Hey Compliance Warriors! The separation of church and state has long been a fickle thing in America. But this recent discrimination case is trying to widen the gap further by creating a more fairly balanced teaching environment inside religious academic institutions. Read on… Article Via: nytimes.com “WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Here’s a number of Employment cases going on in California currently. There’s a case here for everyone to glean some useful HR knowledge. Read on… Article Via: proskauer.com “Court Reverses $13 Million Gender Discrimination Verdict Entered Against UCLA Pinter-Brown v. The Regents of the Univ. of Cal., 2020 WL 1950808 (Cal. Ct. […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’re all looking at new and better ways to protect ourselves, our families, and our employees these days. Multiple experts have weighed in as to what to do over on the east coast in Philly. Read on… Article Via: inquirer.com In April, a pork plant worker and a labor group filed a lawsuit […]
California, Human Resources, marijuana
California Leans Toward Protecting More Medical Cannabis Users
Hey Compliance Warriors! Wednesday is hump day, but it’s also hemp day, now (so say I). Medical Marijuana news has been on the back burner because of COVID but these laws are always cropping up regardless. Read on… Article Via: ogletree.com “Although California was one of the first states to legalize medical cannabis, and later […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! This memorandum provides updated interim guidance to Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) for enforcing the requirements of 29 CFR Part 1904 with respect to the recording of occupational illnesses, specifically cases of COVID-19. On May 26, 2020, the previous memorandum on this topic[1] will be rescinded, and this new memorandum will go […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’ve got n audio blog for your listening pleasure today. All about conducting remote internal investigations. The link can be found below to the host site. Listen on… Article Via: ogletree.com As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to alter the workplace, Andre’ Caldwell discusses best practices and tips for conducting […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Connecticut has started phase 1 of it’s reopening process and has released its guidelines for doing so. Even if you aren’t a CT resident if you have offices in the area, or have employees that travel there on business, these guidelines will help you and yours stay safe. Read on… Article Via: […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources, Payroll
The Fifth Circuit Examines the Highly-Compensated Employee Exemption Under the FLSA
The Fifth Circuit recently examined the job duties required to qualify as a highly compensated employee under the FLSA. Smith v. Ochsner Health Sys., No. 18-31264, — F.3d –, 2020 WL 1897186 (5th Cir. Apr. 17, 2020). The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) exempts certain highly-compensated employees (“HCEs”) from the requirement that they receive overtime […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! On May 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule that allows employers to pay bonuses or other incentive-based pay to salaried, nonexempt employees whose hours vary from week to week. The final rule clarifies that payments in addition to the fixed salary are compatible with the use of […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Government officials across the country are easing up on business closures and stay at home orders. Here is an article and table of reopening protocols as of today. Read on…