Hey OSHA Compliance Warriors! Do you ever get frustrated and say, “I guess if they had wanted my opinion they would have asked for it.”? Well, OSHA guidelines are updating in 2016 and they are asking for your opinion on the proposed new Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines.
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. […]
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.
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!
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…..
Some employers view written workplace policies and procedures as a noisy hindrance to their freedom as business owners. I have actually had people across the country tell me they refuse to follow a book that bosses them around. But, the thing is, those same employers have a tendency to treat employees differently in same or […]