January 27 Tip of the Week
January 26, 2026 4:00 pm“Regular Rate of Pay for Overtime Purposes” One of the most difficult areas of compliance for employers is wage and... Read More
“Regular Rate of Pay for Overtime Purposes” One of the most difficult areas of compliance for employers is wage and... Read More
“Know Your Rights Act” Effective February 1, 2026, all California employers are required to provide the following notice in their... Read More
“Sincerely Held Religious Belief” One of the most difficult issues employers face is a request for a religious accommodation. Under... Read More
“Fair Credit Reporting…” Employers and human resources professionals are familiar with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act which places restrictions... Read More
“New Year, New Pay Scale” As we enter the New Year, now is a good time to remind employers that... Read More
“AI in Hiring Tools” Many employers have been using recruiting and hiring systems that use artificial intelligence to review candidates... Read More
“New Year’s Resolutions” As 2025 draws to a close and the New Year approaches, many of us may be considering... Read More
“Proactive vs Reactive” As human resources professionals, it is often difficult to plan out your day because employee issues arise... Read More
“Holidays and the FMLA” The Family and Medical Leave Act, which provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave... Read More
“Remote Workers and Compliance Issues” During the COVID pandemic, remote working – once a rarity – became a necessity and... Read More
“Dress Codes Revisited” A recent 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decision involving Home Depot and a restriction on an employee’s... Read More
“Document, Document, Document…” The famous saying in the real estate industry is “Location, Location, Location,” which is largely taken to... Read More
“The End of Automatic Extensions” One requirement that every human resource professional must address when hiring and retaining employees is... Read More
“Expanded Protections in the Workplace” On June 24, 2025, Rhode Island became the first state to recognize the impact that... Read More
“Reminder Regarding Lactation Rights” With many states adopting new paid family leave laws that provide employees time off after the... Read More
“Poster Audits: Are Your Workplace Notices Up to Date?” Every employer has it – an area where all the... Read More
“Government Shutdown and What it Means for Employers” While the federal government shutdown should have a minimal impact on private... Read More
“Paid Sick and Safe Leave” More and more states are passing laws that require employers to provide certain types of... Read More
“Status Change Reports” When hiring new employees, employers must complete an I-9 Form verifying that the individual is authorized to... Read More
“The ADA and Pretext” A recent case in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the issue of return to... Read More