On February 25, 2015, the Department of Labor issued a Final Rule revising the regulatory definition of spouse under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The Final Rule amends the … Continue reading FMLA – DOL Revises Definition of Spouse
The cold and flu season is upon us. When employees are sick, employers should encourage them to stay home in order to avoid spreading contagious germs, which could cause … Continue reading Does Cold and Flu Qualify for FMLA? Sometimes…
On February 4, The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released the FY 2014 claims, enforcement, and litigation statistics/data. The fiscal year ran from October 1, 2013 to September 30, … Continue reading EEOC Releases FY2014 Stats: Retaliation Reaches Record High
As of January 1, new regulations that govern reporting of work-related injuries and illnesses have gone into effect. In September 2014, OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) announced that new … Continue reading New OSHA Requirements for 2015
Affordable Care Act Updates: Employer Mandate in Effect Note: January 1, 2015, two (2) requirements of health care reform went into effect. Thereby, beginning the first phase of the Employer … Continue reading Affordable Care Act Update: Employer Mandate in Effect Jan 1, 2015
According to the Washington Post, the Supreme Court announced last Friday, November 7, that it will hear the most serious challenge to the Affordable Care Act since the justices found … Continue reading Affordable Care Act, Supreme Court Decision May Change Fate
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its first enforcement Guidance on pregnancy discrimination in 31 years. The Guidance redefines the circumstances in which an employer is required to … Continue reading EEOC Issues New Pregnancy Discrimination Guidance, Increases Employer Obligations
It is critical to classify workers correctly to avoid hefty fines, taxes, penalties, etc. The Department of Labor is “cracking down” on employers who misclassify workers. The consequences of misclassifying … Continue reading IRS 20 Factor Test: Independent Contractor or Employee, Who Has Control Over the Work Being Done?
When an employee is not specifically exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) overtime requirements, you must pay for hours worked over 40 per work week at a rate … Continue reading FLSA: Calculating Overtime for Employees Who Work Two Jobs at the Company
Employers generally cannot change exempt employees’ compensation because of absences from work. However, employers can reduce pay without jeopardizing employees’ exempt status if absences of a full day or … Continue reading Permitted Salary Reductions to Exempt Employees’ Salaries
