Hey Compliance Warriors! In an interesting turn of events, Maryland employers are no longer allowed to inquire into an applicant’s criminal history before their first in-person interview. Read on… Article Via: https://www.seyfarth.com/ “Coverage As noted, the Act applies to employers with 15 or more full-time employees. “Employment” is broadly defined to mean “any work for […]
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Hey Compliance Warriors! With the coronavirus becoming more and more of an issue, California OSHA has put out some info to help the issue. Obviously this info is valuable to employers everywhere, though. Read on… Article Via: https://ogletree.com/ “The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has released Interim Guidance for Protecting Health Care Workers from […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! There are some interesting designations here in regards to what “genetic information” really is, what it means and why it’s important for us to understand. Because of the many ways genetic testing is performed, we need to be aware of what employers are allowed to access. Read on…
Human Resources, Payroll, payroll law, Pennsylvania
New Requirement For Pittsburgh Employers To Provide Sick Leave
Hey Compliance Warriors! A new law passed for Pittsburgh employers will require them, or any employer with an operation out of the city of Pittsburgh to provide sick leave for their employees. Read on… Article Via: https://www.lawandtheworkplace.com/ “Following a prolonged legal challenge brought by a group of Pittsburgh businesses, Pittsburgh’s paid sick leave ordinance will […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Are insurance claims reviewers exempt or not? An interesting question with a surprising answer. Read On…
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The Do’s and Don’ts Of Having Voluntary Workers At Your Company
Hey Compliance Warriors! Having volunteer workers – or interns – can be a great benefit to both parties. But when does it go too far? Employers need to watch out for some missteps that they can take – sometimes without even realizing it – so they don’t violate any employment laws. Read On… Article Via: […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! We all want to have an advantage when it comes to making our business the best it can be. But if it only LOOKS like it’s the best on paper, then what does it cost us in the long run? Sometimes, like in this article, it can even cost us in the […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! This article is a friendly reminder to document all your employee’s hours worked, as well as making sure they get paid on time! And if you have any minors working for the business, make sure you’ve brushed up on all of your states labor laws regarding how many hours they’re allowed to […]
HR News, Human Resources, New Jersey
Classifying Independent Contractors Is Becoming Stricter For New Jersey Employers
Hey Compliance Warriors! A large set of laws just signed into place by New Jersey Governor Murphy are shaking things up for employers. Because of an overwhelming amount of employers misclassifying their employees, The LWD are investigating businesses and enforcing these new laws, some of which have gone into immediate effect and some which will […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! A quick PSA post with helpful tips to keep us abreast of the growing Coronavirus outbreak. So far, not many people have been affected in the U.S. but it doesn’t take much to spread, and it can be very deadly. The following article will give some helpful tips and resources to keep […]