Alert! DOL Increases Penalty Rates for Labor Law Violations for 2018

Increases Apply to Civil Monetary Penalties Assessed After January 2, 2018 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule adjusting . forinflation the civil monetary penalties assessed for violations of a number of federal labor laws. The rule increases penalties for employers that do not comply with certain requirements under the federal … Continue reading Alert! DOL Increases Penalty Rates for Labor Law Violations for 2018

EEOC Releases Guidance on Workplace Harassment Prevention

Agency Offers Recommendations for Employers The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment, a guidance document that features harassment prevention recommendations for employers in four broad categories: Leadership and accountability; Harassment policies; Harassment complaint systems; and Harassment training. Under each of the four categories, the guidance lists numerous actions employers … Continue reading EEOC Releases Guidance on Workplace Harassment Prevention

Sample Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual harassment is on the rise. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As an employer, you have a responsibility to maintain a workplace that is free of sexual harassment. This is your legal obligation, but it also makes good business sense. If you allow … Continue reading Sample Sexual Harassment Policy

DOL Seeks Input on Federal Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay Exemptions

Employers Can Submit Comments through September 25, 2017 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a request for information (RFI) seeking input on its 2016 final rule which adjusted the salary thresholds for executive, administrative, and professional employees to be exempt from federal minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. What Was in the 2016 Final … Continue reading DOL Seeks Input on Federal Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay Exemptions

Implanting Microchips in Employees is Here! Wisconsin Company 1st in US

Three Square Market, located in River Falls, Wis., will begin offering implanted microchip technology to all employees beginning on Aug. 1.    The company designs software for “micromarket” vending machines for break rooms in office buildings around the country, and hopes it’s on the cutting edge of what it believes will soon be a commonplace … Continue reading Implanting Microchips in Employees is Here! Wisconsin Company 1st in US

USCIS Releases Updated Form I-9 Handbook for Employers

Provides Guidance on Completing and Retaining Form I-9 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released an updated M-274, Handbook for Employers, which provides guidance for complying with the requirements of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Updated Handbook Among other things, the updated handbook provides information and answers on the following topics: Completing Form I-9; … Continue reading USCIS Releases Updated Form I-9 Handbook for Employers

HIPAA Permits Certain Disclosures for Workers’ Compensation Purposes

Various Disclosures Permitted without Individual Authorization Employers are reminded that the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) permits disclosures of an individual’s health information for workers’ compensation purposes. Most notably, HIPAA permits covered entities–including health care providers and their business associates–to disclose the health information of an individual to workers’ compensation insurers, employers, … Continue reading HIPAA Permits Certain Disclosures for Workers’ Compensation Purposes

10 Steps for Hiring Dynamic Leaders: Watch Your Profits Soar!

Recruiting dynamic leaders can be a difficult task. Therefore, I am sharing with you my 10 steps to successfully hire stellar executives. If followed appropriately, you can land great management staff almost every time! Happy reading! Be organized and prepared to hire before posting the position! Review the organizational mission, vision, and values. Align the business … Continue reading 10 Steps for Hiring Dynamic Leaders: Watch Your Profits Soar!