Hey Compliance Warriors! The EEOC has said it’s time to update the enforcement guidance regarding religious discrimination. Would you like to put in your 2 cents? Read on… Document Clarifies Protections for Employers and Employees Under the Law WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced today that it is seeking public input […]
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DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility
Hey Compliance Warriors! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. Read on… This temporary guidance was set to expire November 19. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Will you vaccinate? Will you require employees to vaccinate? Can you? Read on… By Patricia Anderson Pryor, Francis P. Alvarez, Katharine C. Weber & Tara K. Burke As we enter flu season (in the midst of a national spike in COVID-19 cases), and it now appears that a COVID-19 vaccine is on the horizon, employers are […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! What’s happening next year? Read on… By Heather St. Clair and Bruce Sarchet As employers continue to grapple with the ever-changing legal landscape of COVID-era regulations, 2021 will bring changes to the traditional realm of employment law in dozens of jurisdictions. Compared to prior years, there are significantly fewer new laws and […]
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Common errors to avoid when claiming employer tax credits
Hey Compliance Warriors! Employers who are filing Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return and claiming an employer tax credit should read the instructions carefully and take their time when completing the form to avoid mistakes. Read on… Issue Number: COVID Tax Tip 2020-157 Using a reputable tax preparer including certified public accountants, enrolled agents or other knowledgeable tax professionals can […]
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Colorado Issues Final Rules on Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
Hey Compliance Warriors! The Colorado DOL has issued its final equal pay transparency rule. Read on… By Josh Kirkpatrick and Jennifer Harpole On November 10, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) issued its final Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) Rules implementing Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, which goes into effect January 1, 2021. The […]
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Michigan Locks Down for Thanksgiving Holiday
Hey Compliance Warriors! They’re locking down turkey day in Michigan this year. Read on… By Jaclyn R. Giffen and Dena Shuayto Nehme https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/michigan-locks-down-advance-thanksgiving-holiday Michigan is experiencing “an exponential growth” in COVID-19 cases, with daily new cases reaching over 6,000 (three times more than last spring) and more than 3,000 Michiganders currently hospitalized. To combat the […]
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HR in Aggregate – Post Election Updates
Hey Compliance Warriors! Check out the latest news post-election! Read on… Arizona Passes Initiative to Allow Recreational Marijuana Use Arizona 2020 voters decidedly adopted Proposition 207 – The Smart and Safe Arizona Act – which legalizes the possession and use of marijuana by adults age 21 and over for recreational or non-medicinal use. The initiative […]
If things remain as they seem and Joe Biden becomes the next President of the United State, then that election change workplace laws. The Trump administration enacted business friendly employment policies that may take a turn now once Biden is in office. According to Biden’s statements, as part of his platform, Biden plans to instill […]
A recent Lex Machina study found that the number of federal employment cases filed in the second and third quarter of 2020 was down. Overall, the filings this year have been lower when compared to the number of filings in 2018 and 2019. Not surprisingly, harassment and discrimination cases showed the biggest decrease, by almost […]