Women and men across the country are driven from their jobs and homes annually due to relentless abusers. My hope is that one day soon employers will realize the severity of domestic violence realities and willingly participate in the effort to protect workers who stand to lose everything. On October 27, 2015, Senator Patty Murray […]
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Breaking News: IRS Proposed Rule Clarifying the Laws for Same Sex Marriage
Employers! You no longer need to hold your breath hoping you are “doing it right” regarding same sex marriage equality laws. On October 23rd, 2015, the question of how employers and other entities must handle the definition of marriage for IRS tax purposes was answered in the new IRS proposed rule regarding implementation of the […]
Dancing with Mary Jane? We all know that Colorado is known for having legalized marijuana that is used recreationally or medically since the winter of 2012. In the business world, Colorado has laws that do not allow employers from terminating employees for enacting lawful activities outside of work. However, let’s decipher the following case that occurred […]
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Breaking News: Executive Order Mandating Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors
Federal Contractors awoke to a Labor Day game-changer. President Obama signed an Executive Order on Monday, September 7th, 2015 mandating paid sick leave for employees working on federal contracts. This new mandate will affect all federal contracts beginning in 2017.
What will the verdict be? The comment period for the Department of Labor’s Proposed Rule to re-vamp the minimum wage and overtime laws for salaried-exempt workers is up today! If you have not yet made your opinions known, there is still time. But, you had better hurry. At midnight this baby turns into a pumpkin.
“The Employer Needed Pooper Scooper” may be a better title for this post! So what is GINA and why am I talking about poop? Hang in there and let me explain.
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BREAKING NEWS: DOL Issues Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification Memo
On July 15th 2015, Department of Labor (DOL) Administrator, David Weil, issued the much anticipated Administrator’s Interpretation 2015-1 clarifying the DOL position regarding the independent contractor vs. employee debate.
Now here’s something all will love to hear: “You may be getting a pay raise if you make less than $50,440 a year (before taxes)!”
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Connecticut: Employers Pay Double Damages for Minimum Wage and Overtime Violations
Minimum wage in Connecticut just got real. Employers in Connecticut will be paying double damages PLUS court costs and attorney’s fees for wage and hour violations as of October 1st, 2015. In a recent article, Littler Mendelson attorneys published the following explanation:
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FREE Webinar:Proposed Changes to Overtime Regulations Overview
FREE Webinar: Proposed Changes to the Overtime Regulations The DOL has issued the Proposed Rule we have all been anticipating. Join us for an overview of the proposed changes and find out which are more likely to stick than others.