Hey Employers! This time each year Compliance Warriors look closely to see what last minute laws are signed or changed for the upcoming year. Today, I have some good news as we enter the employment law 2016 season.
Author: Lisa Smith, SPHR
California, Colorado, Georgia, HR News, Oregon, OSHA, Texas
Medical Marijuana 2015: One Step Closer to LEGAL
For years, medical marijuana dispensers have been raided and arrested in states that legally allow the use, growth, and sale of marijuana for medical reasons. But, a few days ago, Congress once again renewed the ban on the use of federal funds for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting the use of medical marijuana in […]
HR News, Human Resources, Illinois, New York, Payroll
Restauranteurs Take Notice: Are No Tipping Policies the Way of the Future?
Imagine going to eat at a restaurant and NOT leaving a tip! Ok, some folks may already have this habit. But, now imagine not leaving the tip and no one is angry. Everywhere you go, you never tip! Why? Because No Tipping Policies are in effect and tipping is not required, nor is it expected. […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! As 2016 approaches, we are preparing to update our tables and other reference sources. But, here is a sneak peek of the Employment Law Update 2016 we obtained from one of the law firms we use for guidance and case law interpretation. Enjoy!
Yes, once again, we are anticipating some serious changes to I-9 Compliance in 2016. The updates are expected to occur when the current form expires at the end of March 2016.
By State, Human Resources, Payroll, VIP Compliance Update
VIP Compliance Update Dec.10, 2015: 2016 Employment Law Update by State
Today’s Release: 14 page Table of 2016 Employment Law Changes: Federally and By State
Last week, the USDOL issued a statement regarding their view of the treatment of retail employees in the workplace. The US DOL believes employees are being cheated out of minimum wage and overtime protections and they are doing something to help single out the offending employers.
Hello HelpDesk Framily! So, 2016 is just around the bend and I am super excited to do some serious updating to our HelpDesk line of tool-kits! With thousands of HelpDesk Compliance Warriors on our rolls, we get feedback asking for particular “help” to be added to the populous job aids and reference pieces. So, thank […]
Well, bummer! I have been so excited to see the Final Overtime Rule promised by the DOL and now my dreams are dashed for possibly another year. What’s a girl to do? Read the SHRM article below for all of the details and try not to cry…..
I understand that you may really hate the idea of discussing things like racism, religious tolerance, bad attitudes and many other difficult or hot-button topics that cause friction between co-workers. But, we do it anyway, right? Even more difficult are the topics surrounding Workplace Violence. We are dodging at least one very crucial topic that […]