July 3 Tip of the Week
July 5, 2023 1:28 pm“Reminder: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Effect” Labor and employment laws change on a regular basis, with new laws being... Read More
Tag Archive: EEOC
Reminder: Do Not Use “Comp Time” for Nonexempt Employees in the Private Sector
May 23, 2023 2:47 pmNonexempt employees in the private sector must be paid for all hours worked. That includes overtime pay for all hours... Read More
New FMLA Poster
May 9, 2023 2:19 pmJust when you weren’t looking, the United States Department of Labor issued a newFMLA poster. The new poster can be... Read More
“English-Only” Rules Can Be a Legal Minefield for Employers
April 25, 2023 7:07 pmIt happens often in the customer service industry. Two of your employees speak English as a second language, while most... Read More
February 27 Tip of the Week
February 27, 2023 4:19 pm“Are Severance Agreements Worth It?” The decision to terminate an employee is never an easy one for a variety of... Read More
February 20 Tip of the Week
February 20, 2023 7:51 pm“Pregnancy as a Disability” Congress recently enacted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act which takes effect on June 27, 2023. The... Read More
February 13 Tip of the Week
February 13, 2023 3:10 pm“Disabilities and Accommodation” The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued new guidance regarding the treatment of employees and/or applicants who... Read More
February 6 Tip of the Week
February 6, 2023 4:11 pm“Details Matter…” A recent Ninth Circuit court decision overruling a determination by a lower court is a cautionary tale to... Read More
January 30 Tip of the Week
January 30, 2023 4:17 pm“Protected Classes” Human resources professionals have a difficult job; they must stay current on the everchanging labor and employment laws. ... Read More
January 23 Tip of the Week
January 23, 2023 7:19 pm“Pay Equity and Transparency Laws: Points to Consider” One of the fastest growing areas of employment law is the push... Read More
January 16 Tip of the Week
January 13, 2023 8:02 pm“Artificial Intelligence, Help or Hindrance” As employers continue to look for ways to screen job applicants in a quick and... Read More
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks OSHA’s Vaccine ETS
November 8, 2021 2:17 pmA federal appeals court temporarily blocked President Joe Biden’s Covid vaccine and testing requirements for private businesses on Saturday, just a day... Read More
OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing
November 4, 2021 2:26 pmUPDATE (11/8/2021): On Saturday November 6th, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency stay of the ETS,... Read More
EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Religious Exemptions from Vaccine Mandates
October 27, 2021 9:04 pmOn Monday October 26, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated guidance issued on the onset of the COVID pandemic,... Read More
EEO-1 Workforce Data Collection Deadline Extended
July 6, 2021 2:14 pm8/23/2021 UPDATE: The EEOC has once again extended the deadline until October 25, 2021. On June 28, 2021, the EEOC... Read More
EEOC Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Workplace Incentives
May 28, 2021 10:53 pmEEOC Updated Guidance On Friday May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 guidance for employers.... Read More
CDC Releases Workplace Vaccination Program Guidance
March 18, 2021 3:36 pmThe CDC recently released guidance regarding workplace vaccination programs. The guidance assists employers in navigating options for encouraging immunization among... Read More
President Biden Signs into Law $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan Act
March 11, 2021 2:02 pmUPDATE: On Friday March 12th, President Joe Biden has signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act. On Wednesday March... Read More
House Passes American Rescue Plan Act
March 3, 2021 10:41 pmEarly on Saturday morning, February 27, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act. The stimulus... Read More
House Passes American Rescue Plan Act
March 1, 2021 10:41 amEarly on Saturday morning, February 27, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act. The stimulus... Read More