Hey Compliance Warriors! Today we’ve got a short podcast episode to listen to since everyone is starting to get back to work now, here’s an episode from constangy.com about getting back to work following this madness. Listen on… Article Via: www.constangy.com “What legalities and logistics do companies need to consider when returning employees to the […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! OSHA has wisely given some guidance on food & drink establishments beginning to reopen through the following weeks and months. Read on… Article Via: environmentalsafetyupdate.com “The restaurant and food and beverage industries have, like many others, been significantly impacted by COVID-19 in several states, forcing many restaurant owners to scale back operations […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The IRS released two new notices today regarding Section 125 Plans and High Deductible Health Plans. Good info. Read on…
HR News, Human Resources, Illinois, Sexual Harassment
Illinois Releases Sexual Harassment Training Program
Hey Compliance Warriors! The state of Illinois has created its own training program for sexual harassment to be uniform across the state. Here’s what you need to know about it. Read on… Article Via: jacksonlewis.com “The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) has released a model training program meeting the requirements of the Illinois Human Rights Act […]
Employment Law Blogs, Human Resources, Payroll, Virginia
Virginia Minimum Wage Goes Up – So Do Wage & Hour Claims
Hey Compliance Warriors! Virginia tried to do right by employees and give the minimum wage a boost. Along with some other legislation changes, now they’re seeing cases crop up because of the new laws. Read on… Article Via: natlawreview.com “Is Virginia the new California? That may be an exaggeration, but in April 2020 the […]
Following last weeks’ announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, that retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and malls will be allowed to reopen means many Texas workers now have a difficult decision to make. There are now multiple reports that some employers who have attempted to bring employees back to work are encountering some employees who […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Michigan is boldly passing some legislation to encourage everyone to “stay home, stay safe” – as the governers executive order is referred. There will be changes though, so if you’re a resident of the great state of Michigan, then I encourage you to read on… Article Via: btlaw.com On April 24, Michigan […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Short and sweet article about how expectations can change quickly when you’re working under someone new. This is why you should never let the adage “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” apply to you. Be willing to adapt to new circumstances. Read on… Article Via: shawe.com The U.S. Court of […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’re getting to the point now where many businesses will begin to open their door back up, but we still need to be very cautious during this time. This article will provide some practical recommendations to think about while getting back to business, as well as government-issued rules. Read on… Article Via: […]
Employment Law Blogs, health and safety, Human Resources
Can You Sue For Contracting Covid-19 At Work?
Hey Compliance Warriors! With many states starting to re-open right now we’re faced with an encroaching second wave of Covid-19 infections if proper and measurable precautions aren’t put in place. For employers, this is hugely difficult but important. Currently, there are numerous cases of employees attempting litigation for allegedly contracting Covid-19 in the workplace. Read […]