Hey Compliance Warriors! October is Cancer Awareness Month. Such an important cause and we should all be paying attention. October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Some of you know that this is a topic very close to my heart. I survived a 12-year marriage where violence was inflicted weekly – sometimes daily. So, when I […]
We have recently made several updates to our HelpDesk Tool-Kits. Specifically, we have added payroll updates regarding sick leave laws. But, that’s not all! Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! On September 28, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case in regarding the FLSA’s overtime exemption covering “any salesman, partsman, or mechanic primarily engaged in selling or servicing automobiles.” The case is Encino Motorcars v. Navarro, No. 16-1362. Read on…
California, Employment Law Blogs, New York, Oregon, VIP Compliance Update, Washington State
Predictive or Fair Scheduling Laws: Explanation
Hey Compliance Warriors! Predictive or fair scheduling laws have become the norm on the West Coast in cities like Emeryville, California; San Francisco, California; San Jose, California; Seattle, Washington; and the whole state of Oregon. New York City has also adopted fair scheduling requirements. In this podcast, Littler attorney Deidra A. Nguyen provides a 12-minute […]
Employment Law Blogs, Human Resources, Indiana
Can an Employer Discipline an Employee for “Kneeling” During the National Anthem?
Hey Compliance Warriors! Are your employees political? Do they support “kneeling” or other similar activities and you – the employer do – not? Is “kneeling” a protected activity at work? All of these questions are very unclear to most people in the United States these days. This article is a very detailed explanation of all the […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today, USCIS issued updated guidance regarding DACA.This will affect many workers – employers across the nation, effective immediately! Read on…
We have recently made several updates to our HelpDesk Tool-Kits. Specifically, we have added a few more sample forms and documents to the HR Tool-Kit and the HIPAA compliance section has undergone a major overhaul after a few months of work. But, that’s not all – We have slightly modified the color! Read on…
Over the last few years, Oregon employers have been faced with the task of keeping up with not just a few changing labor laws. Maintaining the latest information and ensuring compliance with these new state, local, and federal laws is an ongoing and very serious responsibility for employers and HR/Payroll professionals. Here is a little […]
Protect your company against issues related to errors with your employee handbook. Here are five questions you should ask to make sure you’re getting the most protection from your employee handbook.
California, Human Resources, Payroll
Hey California Employers! Are you all caught up on recent changes to employment law?
California employers are faced with the task of keeping up with some of the most complicated labor laws in the U.S. Most years, summer brings a whole new round of labor laws and regulations. This year is no exception. Maintaining the latest information and ensuring compliance with these new state, local, and federal laws is […]