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Sure, She Works Here. But, Do We Employ Her?

HR Daily Advisor

Staffing and temp agencies: Choose the agency wisely—vet its knowledge and compliance with employment laws. But while the potential for landing star candidates is high, so is the competition, meaning employers need to be increasingly innovative with their recruiting techniques if they want to win the war on talent.

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The Call for Change: Why Updated Guidance is Critical in Addressing Workplace Harassment

HR Digest

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has seen a significant increase in sexual harassment claims, leading to calls for updated guidance on the issue. During the recent SHRM Employment Law and Compliance Conference, Vice Chair of the EEOC, Jocelyn Samuels, hinted at the possibility of updated guidance on harassment.

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Compliance officer: 3 ACA slip-ups can trigger expensive penalties

HR Morning

The DOL has said that by the end of 2018, it plans to audit every employer covered by the ACA for compliance with the healthcare reform law. Realistic or not, it sent a strong message to employers. . — and are in compliance with those provisions.

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Learning leaders reexamine sexual harassment prevention in light of new state laws

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

In the now two-year wake of the #MeToo movement, these state laws make up a smaller part of the ongoing redirection of discussions surrounding workplace culture and safety. More organizations are beginning to use videos are part of compliance training.

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5 Steps to Help Employers Stay Compliant with the ADA

HR Daily Advisor

To help ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there are five steps employers can take, according to Dana Connell of Littler Mendelson, P.C. and Matt Morris, VP of FMLASource, ComPsych Corporation—both presenters at SHRM’s 2017 Annual Conference & Exposition in New Orleans. Flexible Policy.

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Are paralegals entitled to overtime under the FLSA? Probably.

The Employer Handbook

Last Friday, I had the honor and privilege of presenting at the Philadelphia Association of Paralegals’ Education Conference. Employers need to be proactive on wage and hour issues. As I’ve said before , with impending changes to the regulations, 2016 is going to be the year of the FLSA. That means overtime.

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OT rule might be released in spring … or summer … or maybe spring, DOL says

HR Morning

Here’s what we know: Last fall, at the American Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law conference in Philadelphia, the DOL’s Solicitor of Labor M. Patricia Smith said during a panel discussion that the finalized changes to the FLSA’s overtime eligibility rules likely won’t be issued until late 2016.