Hey Compliance Warriors! No doubt you have heard about all of the sexual harassment, misconduct, and assault charges discussed in the news recently. It’s very sad and disgusting that we have to actually discuss whether certain actions of this nature are right or wrong. I’ll cut to the chase: They are WRONG! As HR professionals, […]
Author: Lisa Smith, SPHR
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Breaking News: California Restricts Employer’s Ability to Make Decisions Based on Criminal History
Hey Compliance Warriors! We all know California employment law is a constant challenge. Here is an update on an employer’s ability to hire or not based on criminal history. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! Just when we thought we knew what is going on with the Obama Overtime Rule, they change the game on us and reopen the appeals process. This argument is not in play because the DOL wants the Obama Rule to stand as is. However, the DOL is defending the August 2017 ruling […]
We have recently made several updates to our HelpDesk Tool-Kits. Specifically, we have added HR updates regarding COBRA laws. Read on…
HR News, Human Resources, New York, Payroll
Breaking News: New York City Council Expands Paid Sick Time to Include Safe Time
Hey Compliance Warriors! October is Cancer Awareness Month. Such an important cause and we should all be paying attention. October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Some of you know that this is a topic very close to my heart. I survived a 12-year marriage where violence was inflicted weekly – sometimes daily. So, when I […]
We have recently made several updates to our HelpDesk Tool-Kits. Specifically, we have added payroll updates regarding sick leave laws. But, that’s not all! Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! On September 28, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case in regarding the FLSA’s overtime exemption covering “any salesman, partsman, or mechanic primarily engaged in selling or servicing automobiles.” The case is Encino Motorcars v. Navarro, No. 16-1362. Read on…
California, Employment Law Blogs, New York, Oregon, VIP Compliance Update, Washington State
Predictive or Fair Scheduling Laws: Explanation
Hey Compliance Warriors! Predictive or fair scheduling laws have become the norm on the West Coast in cities like Emeryville, California; San Francisco, California; San Jose, California; Seattle, Washington; and the whole state of Oregon. New York City has also adopted fair scheduling requirements. In this podcast, Littler attorney Deidra A. Nguyen provides a 12-minute […]
Employment Law Blogs, Human Resources, Indiana
Can an Employer Discipline an Employee for “Kneeling” During the National Anthem?
Hey Compliance Warriors! Are your employees political? Do they support “kneeling” or other similar activities and you – the employer do – not? Is “kneeling” a protected activity at work? All of these questions are very unclear to most people in the United States these days. This article is a very detailed explanation of all the […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today, USCIS issued updated guidance regarding DACA.This will affect many workers – employers across the nation, effective immediately! Read on…