April 29, 2019
May 1, 2019 4:30 pmDo you employ workers in multiple jurisdictions? If so, have you checked whether there are paid sick leave laws on... Read More
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April 22, 2019
April 25, 2019 2:51 pmIf regular, consistent attendance is an essential function of an employee’s role, be sure that you are clearly indicating how... Read More
April 15, 2019
April 16, 2019 4:30 pmHave you ever been in a situation where you needed to change an employee’s schedule, hours, pay or benefits and... Read More
Employers Face Costly Lawsuits for Misuse of Biometric Information
April 12, 2019 5:04 pmRetail giant H&M just became the latest corporation to face liability for allegedly failing to follow legal requirements regulating its use of fingerprint scan time clocks. A Cook County, Illinois resident is seeking class certification for a lawsuit alleging that H&M failed to abide by the provisions of the Biometric Information Privacy Act between 2012 and 2017. The plaintiff is seeking an unspecified amount in liquidated monetary damages, costs, attorney’s fees, and further relief.
Final Pay Laws by State
April 8, 2019 4:05 pmWe know that employers have a lot to consider when an employee separates, whether voluntarily or involuntarily. One such consideration is when final payment is due to that employee. As the answer varies from state to state, and from one situation to the next, we’ve compiled the table below to make the determination easier. As always, we encourage you to seek legal counsel with questions and specific factual scenarios.
US Department of Labor Issues New FMLA Guidance
March 18, 2019 5:19 pmAn employee requests the use of sick leave, vacation, or PTO to care for his ill mother. Your first instinct (and the 100% correct one) is to set that FMLA process in motion. But what if your employee wants to “save up” FMLA for scheduled surgery later in the year, or the expected birth of a child in a couple of months? What do you do if your employee says, “thanks, but no thanks” to FMLA?
Michigan’s New Paid Medical Leave Act- Effective Soon!
March 14, 2019 4:41 pmOn December 14, 2018, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed two laws which modified the current minimum wage and paid sick leave legislation. The changes are due to take effect on April 1, 2019. The new law, “Paid Medical Leave Act”, will replace the current “Earned Sick Time Act,” which was only recently passed. Under the new law there are several changes that will impact many businesses. For starters, this applies to all businesses with 50 or more employees.
Violence in the Workplace
March 8, 2019 7:10 pmWorkplace violence is a disturbing, but real issue facing employers nationwide. News stories remind us of this reality with examples such as a recent workplace shooting in Illinois, in which a disgruntled employee shot several coworkers and police officers after learning that his employment was terminated. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that about two million workers report workplace violence every year. OSHA also states that employers must provide a place of employment “free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.” So what should employers do about this growing concern?
Breaking: DOL Proposes New Overtime Rule
March 8, 2019 2:37 pmOn Thursday March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the proposal of a new overtime rule. According to the DOL press release, this rule would now make over 1 million American workers eligible for overtime. The new proposal would raise the salary threshold starting on January 1, 2020 to $679 per week, or roughly $35,308 annually. Currently, the salary threshold is at $455 per week or roughly $23,660 annually. The current salary threshold has been in place since 2004.
Unlimited PTO: Is it a Good Idea or Just Plain Crazy?
March 4, 2019 3:50 pmIn a tight labor market where attracting top talent has become increasingly difficult, offering employee’s perks other than a higher salary could help an applicant considering multiple offers accept your offer instead of others. One of the perks that some companies have considered offering is unlimited paid time off (PTO) programs. Before you write off the idea as wackadoo, hear me out.
Can Employers Be Held Liable for Harassment by Non-Employees?
February 23, 2019 8:21 pmPicture this scenario: your employee, a delivery driver, makes regular stops at a production facility. The facility is not owned by your company, and your company does not employ any of the production facility workers. While at the facility, your driver is subjected to unwanted comments and touching by an employee of the facility. Your employee complains, and your HR Manager states they’ll work with management at the production facility to handle it. Your employee later returns to the facility, and the harassment continues. Your employee resigns as a result of the ongoing harassment.
New Jersey Expands Paid Family Leave
February 21, 2019 10:37 pmOn Tuesday February 19, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law legislation that will expand the current paid family leave, which was enacted in 2008. The new law significantly expands protections for those who miss work due to caring for a newborn child or a sick loved one.
New York City to Ban Discrimination Based on Hair
February 18, 2019 4:48 pmOn Monday February 18, 2019, the New York City Commission on Human Rights released legal guidance on our protections and enforcement actions against racial discrimination on the basis natural hair and hairstyles. These guidelines will now consider the targeting of people based on their hairstyle at work, school, or in public places racial discrimination.
As a Client of a Staffing Agency, Should I Ask to See Applicant Background Check Reports?
February 11, 2019 3:12 pmLast week, we reported on why staffing agencies should not disclose background check report results with their clients. This week, we’ll discuss a few ways in which this benefits clients, as well.
What Should Staffing Agencies Do When a Client Requests to See Applicant Background Check Reports?
February 4, 2019 7:52 pmStaffing agencies encounter this request frequently – a client doesn’t want to commit to hire an applicant until it can review and approve the applicant’s background check report.
2019 New York Labor Law Update
January 10, 2019 3:45 pmThe following are new labor laws in 2019 for the state of New York.
2019 Virginia Labor Law Update
January 10, 2019 3:37 pmThe following are new labor laws for Virginia in 2019.
2019 Georgia and Tennessee Labor Law Updates
January 10, 2019 3:34 pmThe following are new labor laws for 2019 in Georgia and Tennessee.
2019 Kentucky Labor Law Update
January 2, 2019 5:16 pmThe following are new labor laws in Kentucky and how you can best prepare for them. These are effective January 1, 2019 unless noted:
2019 California Labor Law Update
January 2, 2019 3:51 pmThe following are new labor laws in California and how you can best prepare for them. These are effective January 1, 2019 unless noted: