HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 29, 2017

It’s no secret that discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims based on disability cost employers plenty—and it’s not just the dollars awarded in damages (although, admittedly, some jury awards are eye-popping). It’s the time employers must spend defending claims. It’s the expense of litigation. Before coming to BLR, Ms.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 12, 2023

beliefs The California Constitution requires nearly all public sector employes to swear or affirm to “support and defend the constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” 21-15660, Apr. Employees must also “bear true faith and allegiance” to those constitutions.

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Zenefits

JUNE 14, 2019

New legislation in Nevada makes it the first state to prohibit employers from disqualifying candidates because of a failed drug screen for marijuana. Governor Steve Sisolak signed the new law on June 5. New York City recently passed a bill banning employers from using marijuana screening tests as a condition of employment.

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Cisive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Because compliance is changing so quickly on the state and federal level, HR departments are finding it more and more challenging to keep up with current regulations and changes to employment law. Non-Compliance in HR is Complicated and Expensive. Increased EEOC oversight.

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HR Morning

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Employers feared that disability discrimination cases would skyrocket after Congress passed the ADA Amendments Act a few years ago. And the cost of the latest disability discrimination settlement: almost $1.6 Those fears are being realized. million. . Ignored doctor’s reports.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 14, 2016

There was a dramatic rise in the expectation of discrimination claims over the next year related to the rights of LGBT workers (31 percent in 2015 to 74 percent in 2016) and equal pay (34 percent in 2015 to 61 percent in 2016). bold is my emphasis). Clinton wins.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

GINA, or the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, outlaws genetic discrimination. The federal law has been around for a decade, yet many employers still don’t know exactly how to comply. GINA essentially bars using genetic information in employment decisions and bars acquiring genetic information improperly.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yes, it’s 2016. To help you make a smooth transition to the new year, HR Watchdog wants you to know that HRCalifornia is fully updated with new compliance content on: California’s expanded Fair Pay Act. Use this page for a quick guide to updates to individual employment law topics. New piece rate legislation.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 14, 2016

There was a dramatic rise in the expectation of discrimination claims over the next year related to the rights of LGBT workers (31 percent in 2015 to 74 percent in 2016) and equal pay (34 percent in 2015 to 61 percent in 2016). bold is my emphasis). Clinton wins.

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HR Morning

JANUARY 13, 2017

million in back pay and interest and provide additional relief to resolve allegations of systemic pay discrimination against women at its facilities in Alpharetta, GA, and Boca Raton, FL, the Department of Labor announced. During fiscal years 2015 and 2016, the company had millions of dollars in federal contracts with the U.S.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 18, 2016

Employers take note: after months of public comment and revisions, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council adopted amendments to its Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations. Since harassment is a major source of litigation in California, you’ll want to be absolutely clear on your compliance requirements.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 26, 2016

CalChamber wants to help take some of the sting out of complying with this year’s new employment laws. CalChamber’s Halloween Costume Contest gives you the chance to prepare for any new labor laws in 2017 while having fun doing it! Here are just some of the areas that you may need to address due to new laws in 2017 and beyond.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 23, 2018

Employers currently using wellness programs are likely already aware of the privacy and discrimination laws and regulations restricting their use. Under the 2016 regulations, the EEOC declared that incentives, both rewards and penalties, may be used in a “voluntary” wellness program. HIPAA and Wellness Plans.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 30, 2016

Employers take note: after months of public comment and revisions, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council adopted amendments to its Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations. Since harassment is a major source of litigation in California, you’ll want to be absolutely clear on your compliance requirements.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 21, 2016

On January 1, 2016, a new law in New York made “familial status” a protected characteristic under the state’s fair employment law. By Joan Farrell, JD.

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 20, 2017

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. Once an employee has indicated an employer discriminated on the basis of disability that can open the door for the EEOC to request copies of an employer’s policies.

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Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

JANUARY 24, 2020

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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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

In general terms (I’ll get a little more specific below), the Blacklisting rules require prospective federal contractors and subcontractors to disclose anything that may appear on a laundry list of labor-and-employment-law faux pas. October 25, 2016 : The final rule takes effect. It’s because I’m so evolved).

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 10, 2019

Situated in New Jersey, the California of the East when it comes to employment law, you’d better believe that The Employer Handbook is an equal opportunity employer. That would violate both New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Lots of training.

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 14, 2017

At an EEOC meeting in June 2016, Professor Cortina provided written testimony outlining the value of workplace civility training. Farrell, JD, is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. She is the editor of the ADA compliance manual— ADA Compliance: Practical Solutions for HR.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 18, 2018

But no matter the purpose behind mandatory flu shot policies, some employees likely will object, sparking questions among employers on whether they can legally require employees to get a flu shot. Mandatory flu vaccines are lawful, but there are several issues that you must keep in mind,” Jennifer S.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The new federal overtime rules, the misclassification of employees, and recordkeeping are among the top five wage and hour risks employers in California face, according to California attorney Marc Jacuzzi of the law firm Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, PC. Overtime Risks. Before coming to BLR, Ms.

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Ohio Employer's Law

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

LS Technology (@LRATechnology) September 1, 2016. Here’s the rest of what I read this week: Discrimination. Shoddy harassment investigation comes back to bite employer — via Robin Shea’s Employment & Labor Insider. via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog. Can I Discriminate Against Boring People?

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HRExecutive

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Reaching out to 150 HR representatives, the survey found 80 percent of employers plan to host holiday parties this year, approximately the same as last year. On the flip side, 11 percent of employers will not hold a holiday party, up from 4 percent in 2016.

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The Employer Handbook

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The class was essentially a primer on the basics of employment law, during which I emphasized both the types of claims on which paralegals may assist clients, and the employment-law issues that the audience may encounter for themselvesat work. Employers need to be proactive on wage and hour issues.

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Cisive

AUGUST 12, 2019

Employers are protected from lawsuits related, among other things, to drug testing or disciplining an employee including termination if that action was taken in a good faith belief that the employee used or possessed marijuana at work, while on duty or in violation of the Company’s policy. The law as it is today ( L.D.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Immigration and Customs Enforcement opened 6,812 new investigations into employers suspected of violating immigration laws—everything from hiring undocumented workers to making errors on their I-9 Forms. That’s a 14% increase from 2018, but a whopping 400% jump from the number of investigations filed in 2016 and 2017.

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HR Daily Advisor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

In 2016 alone, more than 48 million individuals reported using illegal drugs, and more than 16 million admitted “heavy” alcohol use. [1] 2] Because substance abuse is pervasive, eventually almost every employer may need to address substance abuse issues with employees. If the issue arises based on substance impairment at work (e.g.,

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 30, 2017

Howard returned from leave on January 18, 2016. Supervisor = ‘Employer’ Under FMLA. Howard immediately pursued administrative charges against Brink’s with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Well, obviously supervisors need to exercise great care when it comes to FMLA compliance.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

While I know a lot about employment law, I often come up short on popular culture. In addition to improving my pop culture chops, the case provides a valuable lesson for employers on how and why to terminate an employee who has engaged in protected activity. To be candid, I wasn’t sure who Beyoncé is. Play it smart.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 17, 2017

Therefore, Rachel failed to demonstrate that WWR’s justification for firing her was pretext for unlawful discrimination, the appeals court concluded, upholding the lower court’s ruling ( Partin v. 28, 2016)). Employer Takeaway. Department of Labor says in its FMLA Compliance Guide. 14, 2016)). 16-3191 (6th Cir.

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

In general terms (I’ll get a little more specific below), the Blacklisting rules require prospective federal contractors and subcontractors to disclose anything that may appear on a laundry list of labor-and-employment-law faux pas. October 25, 2016 : The final rule takes effect. It’s because I’m so evolved).

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Tennial sued, alleging several employment law violations, including race discrimination. Temporal proximity of more than six months, standing alone, has not been found to support an inference of retaliatory discrimination absent other compelling evidence,” the court said, citing its own precedent in Nguyen v.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Attend “ OSHA’s New Whistleblowing Requirements: How to Steer Clear of Legal Missteps Amid Increased Employee Protections ” on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, and make sure you’re aware of new rules impacting the management of employee complaints! Are you at risk of an OSHA whistleblower investigation?

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Ohio Employer's Law

MAY 6, 2016

A video posted by Jon Hyman (@jonhyman) on Apr 5, 2016 at 4:42pm PDT Here’s what I read this week: Discrimination Does Title VII Protect Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination? Here’s a 15-second sneak peak of what you’ll see at Brother’s Lounge on the afternoons of May 14/15.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

A Pennsylvania federal court has ruled that an employer doesn’t have to withhold federal payroll taxes from a settlement payment resolving a discrimination claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). He filed a lawsuit against CLI asserting a claim for discrimination under the FMLA, among other things.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 12, 2017

The number of sexual harassment claims filed with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to be significant: 6,758 sexual harassment claims were filed in 2016, and almost 17 percent of those charges were filed by men. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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