Hey Compliance Warriors! Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published new frequently asked questions (FAQs) for workers and employers about qualifying for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) related to the reopening of schools. This guidance explains eligibility for paid leave relative to the varied formats […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! On August 24th, 2020 the CDC updated their guidance on when it may or may not be necessary or even recommended to test for COVID-19. The body of this post is taken directly from the CDC and provides a summary of considerations and current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations […]
On August 7, 2020, the Fifth Circuit provided guidance on a previously unaddressed issue under Texas law: namely whether reformation of an overbroad non-compete restriction is appropriate at the preliminary injunction stage or must occur as a remedy after trial upon the merits. In Calhoun v. Jack Doheny Companies, Inc., the Fifth Circuit decided that […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! This week Lisa & Mason have Weston Toth, owner of Aqua Tech pools on the show to discuss what makes a small business work during the pandemic of COVID-19. Learn about the importance of communication and customer safety while operating an essential business. Watch on the new YouTube video section, listen, […]
HR News, Human Resources, Payroll, payroll law
Breaking News: DOL Issues Guidance on Tracking Remote Employee’s Hours Worked
Hey Compliance Warriors! With telework arrangements expanding in response to the coronavirus pandemic, today the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2020-5 to clarify an employer’s obligation to track the number of hours of compensable work by employees who are teleworking or otherwise working away from premises […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced another extension of the flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 compliance that was granted earlier this year. Read on…
On August 5, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) addressed some of these issues by issuing guidance on employers’ obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related to opioid use among employees. The ADA protects employees from termination and other adverse actions based on qualifying disabilities, and it requires that employers provide […]
California, discrimination, Employment Law Blogs, Entrepreneurial Topics, Human Resources
Management Succession Planning Is Requiring More Diversity
Hey, Compliance Warriors! In recent months, we have seen swaths of high-profile executives stepping down from their posts for various reasons. Some are trying to champion being replaced by diversity hires, like Alexis Ohanian, former Reddit CEO. At the same time, others have stepped down because they are being accused of insensitivity or bias. Both sides of […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! If you’ve seen the news, you know there’s plenty of backlashes when it comes to corporations failing to be COVID compliant. Listen this week as Lisa & Mason go over some of the top cases going on right now, and what could have been done to avoid them. Listen on… Enjoy and […]
Employment Law Blogs, Human Resources, payroll law
Maximum Leave Policies: How to be sure yours is compliant.
Hey Compliance Warriors! The ADA requires that employers make exceptions to their policies, including leave policies, in order to provide a reasonable accommodation. Although employers are allowed to have leave policies that establish the maximum amount of leave an employer will provide or permit, they may have to grant leave beyond this amount as a reasonable […]