The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released an updated version of the “Employee Rights Under the [Federal] Family and Medical Leave Act” poster (often referred to as the “General … Continue reading DOL Releases New FMLA Poster and Employer’s Guide
Many times my first contact from an employer is due to their organization being fined for non-compliance or because they are being sued and suffering expensive litigation. In many cases, these unfortunate … Continue reading 10 Crucial Employment Laws Every Leader Should Know!
On Wednesday, April 6, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule expanding the number of persons that are subject to fiduciary standards when they provide retirement investment … Continue reading DOL Issues Final ‘Fiduciary’ Definition and Rules
On September 10, 2015, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) issued the Final Rule that prohibits certain federal contractors from discriminating against workers who discuss compensation. The rule … Continue reading Final Rule Prohibiting Certain Federal Contractors from Discriminating Against Workers Who Discuss Pay: Effective Jan 11, 2016
There may come a time when employers are faced with an employee request for a religious accommodation. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) prohibits employers … Continue reading Religious Accommodations in the Workplace, According to the EEOC
On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidance targeting employer misclassification of employees as independent contractors. Authored by David Weil, the head of the … Continue reading DOL Issues New Guidance on “Employee vs. Independent Contractor” Misclassification
Recently, the EEOC announced an update to its Enforcement Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination and Related Issues (“Enforcement Guidance”) to reflect the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Young v. UPS. The … Continue reading EEOC Updates Pregnancy Discrimination Guidelines
According to the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Transgender Restroom Access Guidelines, transgender employees should have access to the restroom that corresponds to their gender identity. … Continue reading OSHA Announces Guidelines for Transgender Restroom Access
Increased Penalties Will Apply to Returns & Statements Filed After December 31, 2015 On June 29, 2015, President Obama signed H.R. 1295 Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015. This bill … Continue reading New Law Increases Affordable Care Act Information Reporting Penalties
Oftentimes employers are faced with the situation where employees have been granted Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave to treat a serious health condition, which poses long-term restrictions and … Continue reading 7 Tips for Coordinating FMLA and ADA Leave
