Hey Compliance Warrior! Recently, a court case involving Quest Diagnostics potentially violating Title 7 has been filed. Quest employed a woman whom they fired because they felt they could no longer reasonably accommodate her religious scheduling. The woman in question is a Seventh-Day Adventist, a religious organization that observes the Sabbath from sundown Friday to […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources, Payroll, payroll law
DOL Proposes New Rule For Independent Contractor Classification
On September 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) unveiled its long-awaited proposed independent contractor rule. The new rule sets forth a new standard for determining whether a worker can be classified as an independent contractor rather than an employee for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The proposed rule will make […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources, Payroll, payroll law
Does the First Day of Fall Bring New Hope for Policyholders in COVID-19 Litigation?
Earlier this year (as you know), thousands of businesses were forced to shut down after mandatory lockdowns were imposed across the county. Expectedly, many of those businesses carried insurance – namely, business interruption insurance. After the lockdowns began, those businesses began submitting claims to their insurance providers for compensation to account for the income that […]
HR News, Human Resources, Payroll
Breaking News: DOL Proposes Rule Addressing Independent Contractor Status
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule offering clarity to determine whether a worker is an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or an independent contractor.
Employment Law Blogs, health and safety, HR in Aggregate, Human Resources, Just in Case
Tips On Conducting Performance Reviews Remotely
Hey Compliance Warrior! I wanted to share a great article on a challenge you may be facing currently, that of doing performance reviews for remote workers. Many of us will continue with this predicament for quite a while, so Read On to find some help on how to manage… Article Via: HRDive.com “A return to […]
Employment Law Blogs, HR in Aggregate, HR News, Human Resources
Slack Survey Show More Employees Wanting Remote Work Opportunities
Hey Compliance Warrior! We’re deep into the COVID-19 way of life, and so many things have changed. A big one being the opportunity for many employees to work remotely. This article goes into the ways companies are trying to accommodate this because of it’s many benefits during the pandemic. Read on… Article Via: HRDive.com “As […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources, Payroll, payroll law
EEOC Clarifies Remote Work Accommodations Under the ADA
On September 8, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released updated guidance stating that businesses will not be required to automatically allow remote work as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) as the threat of COVID-19 dissipates. You may see the guidance here: https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws. This guidance applies to those employers covered […]
HR News, Human Resources, Payroll
Breaking News: Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended for an additional 60 Days – 09/15/2020
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…
As the breadwinning father of two, I needed a job. Our family had just moved across the country and were looking for a new home. After going on several job postings sites, I’d found one company that posted multiple times for a sales position. Each posting was slightly different. The educational requirements were off a […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) posted revisions to regulations that implemented the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Read on…