Lazy Learners, Paid Leave and Recreational Marijuana – 3 articles you do NOT want to miss.
A Massachusetts non-compete bill is stuck again! Lawmakers have failed, once again, to come to an agreement on legislation that would clarify the use of non-compete agreements by employers.
By State, HR News, OSHA, Payroll
Federal and State Employment Laws That May Affect Your Business After 07/01/2016
Are you aware of federal and state employment laws that may may have changed in your state or local area? Read on to be sure you are in the know for this last half of 2016!
Let’s play “Spot the Error(s)”. Headline: Atlanta based rapper T.I. sued by employees at Scales 925, his downtown Atlanta restaurant. Read the article below and see how many violations you can spot.
The DOL’s latest move has made reviewing your FMLA policy and procedure mandatory, unless you enjoy paying fines. The DOL recently issued a new General FMLA Notice for employers to display in the workplace. They also said that using the new version of the notice (poster) is optional for those who are already using the 2013 version, there was […]
HR News, Human Resources, Payroll, VIP Compliance Update
VIP Content: Does your FMLA Policy Meet DOL’s Latest Requirements?
The DOL’s latest move has made reviewing your FMLA policy and procedure mandatory, unless you enjoy paying fines. The DOL recently issued a new General FMLA Notice for employers to display in the workplace. They also said that using the new version of the notice (poster) is optional for those who are already using the 2013 version, there was […]
FedEx independent contractor classification has turned into an agreement to pay $240 million to settle lawsuits brought by their drivers in 20 states, putting to rest a long legal dispute over whether they were FedEx employees or their independent contractors.
HR News, Human Resources, VIP Compliance Update
VIP Content: DOL Issues Updated FMLA Poster and Guide for 2016
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a brand new FLMA poster and guide for 2016. Regarding this new FMLA guide, attorney and author of FMLA Insights, Jeff Nowack writes: “While the guide helps explain the FMLA regulations in a user-friendly manner, the Guide primarily is meant to answer common questions about the FMLA, so […]
The Supreme Court of the United States just set forth a ruling that may make it easier for employee lawsuits to stand up in court. Employers are not going to be happy about this. :/
Have you ever dealt with an employee who had religious beliefs you thought were odd? Have you made a religious accommodation that you felt was personally unnecessary or a bit strange? Well, meet The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster!