Webinar: 2018 Employment Law Review
Paycor
JANUARY 28, 2019
Join us as we examine 2018 law cases and other developments regarding a variety of employment law issues, discrimination as well as wage and hour disputes.
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Paycor
JANUARY 28, 2019
Join us as we examine 2018 law cases and other developments regarding a variety of employment law issues, discrimination as well as wage and hour disputes.
Insperity
JANUARY 15, 2019
Employment law is ever-evolving, and 2019 is shaping up to usher in its fair share of changes. Employment laws tend to come in waves, with particular themes for each era. A patchwork of state and federal laws was eventually replaced when Congress set minimum age requirements with the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938.
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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible
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The Employer Handbook
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
My friend Jon Hyman is an incredible employment law blogger over at Ohio Employer Law Blog. Over the course of the year, he has flagged some of the worst discrimination and harassment allegations against employers.
The Employer Handbook
JULY 13, 2018
By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. If you missed my post, well, it was long. It’s a case called Minarsky v. Susquehanna County (opinion here ). 1,888 words long.
HR Digest
DECEMBER 28, 2023
While this number has seen a slight decline from its 2018 peak, it remains a significant demographic within the country. include both lawful and unauthorized individuals, with the former making up the majority. The well-known regulatory framework enforced by U.S. As of 2021, approximately 45 million people living in the U.S.
The Employer Handbook
JULY 13, 2018
By Chris Potter (Flickr: 3D Judges Gavel) [ CC BY 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons Yesterday, I blogged here about the most important employment law decision of 2018. If you missed my post, well, it was long. It’s a case called Minarsky v. Susquehanna County (opinion here ). 1,888 words long.
Silkroad
OCTOBER 9, 2018
2018 was a banner year for changes in legislation regarding corporate harassment training, making it more important than ever for companies to foster a respectful workplace, specifically regarding in harassment, discrimination, and diversity. PT for the webinar: “ Harassment , Diversity & Discrimination: Are You Doing Enough?
HR Morning
OCTOBER 30, 2019
A wrongful termination claim can be filed in a court of law if an employee believes he or she has been ‘illegally’ fired from the job. Such claims result from an alleged violation of federal or state anti-discrimination laws, employment contracts or labor laws, including whistle-blower laws.
HR Daily Advisor
JANUARY 20, 2017
Read on, because it remains critical that anyone who works with (or in spite of) California employment laws must keep himself or herself well informed. AB 1687 was enacted to protect against age discrimination in the entertainment industry. Applicants for Employment: Criminal History. 08% or more. 04% or more.
HR Daily Advisor
JANUARY 23, 2018
In recent years, more and more employers have implemented wellness programs—employee participation programs that may include wellness education, health or fitness challenges, and even limited medical testing and preventive care requirements—to promote and encourage employee health and wellbeing. HIPAA and Wellness Plans.
Embroker
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 67,448 charges of workplace discrimination in 2020 and obtained $439.2 However, if you answered “Yes” to the first question, you are well aware of how tiring, expensive, and delicate these cases could be. You would be breaching employment laws if you fired them.
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.
HR Morning
JANUARY 12, 2018
When a federal court asked the EEOC to reconsider its rules on wellness incentives under the ADA and GINA, it expected the agency to move swiftly with its response. The court just “vacated” – i.e., voided – the wellness rules that pertain to incentives and the ADA and GINA beginning on Jan. Double the cost for most.
Paycor
MARCH 1, 2019
It’s a good idea to assess your handbook on an annual basis because laws and regulations constantly change. In fact, Pugh explained some of the new handbook regulations resulting from a 2018 Boeing court decision as well as what multi-state employers should look out for— check out the details here.
HRWatchdog
JULY 23, 2018
Here’s just a sampling of employment settlements in the past few months: July 17, 2018 — National Origin/Age/Disability Discrimination: Alleged stereotypical and biased comments against a 64-year old Latina woman working at a rehabilitation center led to a $75,000 settlement on behalf of the employee.
HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 16, 2018
In December 2017, the Communications Workers of America and three individuals filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court in California against companies they claim are unlawfully discriminating against people because of age. Social recruiting is about reaching candidates with niche expertise and experience, not about discrimination.
Business Management Daily
MAY 16, 2023
Yet, with the right accommodations, those with ADHD can still perform well in their positions. In fact, any employee that has an open diagnosis of ADHD is protected from discrimination under the ADA, and they have the right to request reasonable accommodations from their employers under certain conditions.
The Employer Handbook
MARCH 12, 2018
Well, that company just settled with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for $50,000 and lots of equitable relief. Here’s more from the EEOC press release : “A basic principle of anti-discrimination law requires that job applicants be judged on their individual qualifications.
HRWatchdog
AUGUST 21, 2018
CalChamber’s HR webinar on September 20 reminds California employers of how important and essential it is to make sure supervisors are well-versed in California’s employment laws. Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018. Live webinar is mobile-optimized for viewing on tablets or smartphones. Time: 10 a.m. –
HR Daily Advisor
JANUARY 18, 2018
The CDC reported that as of the week ending January 6, 2018, the number of child fatalities attributed to this season’s flu outbreak hit 20. 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.
HRExecutive
DECEMBER 3, 2019
With Compliance On Demand, ADP teamed up with the mega-employment law firm Littler Mendelson to enhance the service by incorporating Littler’s GPS knowledge repository and by offering access to Littler compliance experts through the helpdesk. That guidance and reassurance is extremely valuable,” Gera says.
The Employer Handbook
MARCH 12, 2018
Well, that company just settled with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for $50,000 and lots of equitable relief. Here’s more from the EEOC press release : “A basic principle of anti-discrimination law requires that job applicants be judged on their individual qualifications.
The Employer Handbook
AUGUST 1, 2019
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, with whom I am spending the day today in Atlanta at the 22nd annual Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws (EXCEL) Training Conference. Do you have questions about filing your EEO-1 pay data for 2017 and 2018? Well, I’m off to present on medical marijuana and the workplace.
HR Daily Advisor
MAY 11, 2018
Miriam filed suit in 2013, alleging pregnancy discrimination in violation of the Tennessee Human Rights Act as well as failure to accommodate and retaliation in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Burke, an editor of Ohio Employment Law Letter , can be contacted at rburke@porterwright.com or 513-369-4236.
HR Morning
AUGUST 28, 2019
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has released a 2018 advice memo from its Office of General Counsel regarding “whether various Employer [CVS Health] social media rules are unlawfully overbroad“ under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This is a good time to check your policies against those, as well.
HRWatchdog
OCTOBER 23, 2018
As previously reported , California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) has been working on amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to address two laws that went into effect on January 1, 2018 — the New Parent Leave Act (NPLA) and the statewide ban-the-box law.
The Employer Handbook
APRIL 8, 2019
Even in New Jersey, where employment law is ‘Mister Rogers’ friendly to employees. Well, the plaintiff routinely passed his medical exams and received awards from his employer, notwithstanding that we weighed between 500 and 600 pounds. They didn’t go well. Employer wins.
HRWatchdog
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Bullying doesn’t necessarily lead to unlawful harassment or discrimination, but it can. What starts as isolated instances can turn into a hostile work environment on the basis of gender, gender identity/expression, transgender status or sexual orientation — all protected classes under California law.
Recruiters Lineup
JANUARY 5, 2024
The Irish employment law is comprehensive and covers various aspects such as employment contracts, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination procedures. It is advisable to consult legal experts or employment consultants to ensure compliance with Irish labor laws.
HRWatchdog
MARCH 22, 2017
The USCIS will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year 2018 cap on Monday, April 3, 2017. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year 2018 cap on Monday, April 3, 2017. For more information, visit USCIS’s H-1B FY 2018 Cap Season webpage.
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Effective July 1, 2018, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) issued new regulations under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) that directly address issues like language restrictions at work, immigration status, and national origin discrimination and harassment.
Ohio Employer's Law
JANUARY 26, 2018
In my opinion, they perform well above their young ages suggest. What impresses me most about how well Fake ID performs isn’t the performance, but all of the time and effort they put in to honing it. Discrimination. Religious discrimination against one of “your own”? via Robin Shea’s Employment & Labor Insider.
The Employer Handbook
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
If my wide open collar and disco moves aren’t “gritty” enough for you, well, I can fix that. And I’ll teach you a thing or two about employment law. Two days later, on October 4, I’m presenting an update on the significant changes in 2018 in NJ employment law (e.g., Laurel, NJ.
HR Daily Advisor
OCTOBER 22, 2018
July 26, 2018). On the whole, Indiana courts have been willing to look to federal authorities to interpret state laws on the same subject matter, particularly in the area of employment-related civil rights. Preller is an Associate at Faegre Baker Daniels and a contributing editor at the Indiana Employment Law Letter.
The Employer Handbook
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Well, that’s kinda messed me up. That decision from the ‘Obama’-Board didn’t go over so well with the current Board either. In 2018, the Board invited briefs on this issue. Back to employment law tomorrow. In plain English, your employees could use your email to talk about forming a union.
Ongig
JUNE 11, 2019
There’s Uber, Abercrombie, Walmart and other lesser-known names as well. Kleber was not granted an interview and sued CareFusion under the Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634. Kleber won an initial ruling in April 2018. I’m hoping you’re not in any of them. That got me digging.
ExactHire
AUGUST 25, 2016
Just as recently, I learned about the passage of a new employment law in the state of Massachusetts that bans employers from inquiring about an applicant’s salary history prior to offering the individual a job. It is slated to be effective in July of 2018. Essentially, gut counts for something.
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. If the applicant or employee files a charge of discrimination, you must maintain the records until the case is concluded.
HRWatchdog
JULY 31, 2017
Bills signed by the Governor will become law on January 1, 2018. In addition, CalChamber’s employment law experts will prepare their annual new laws white paper analyzing the significant pieces of employment legislation affecting California employers for 2018. Employer Liability.
Empxtrack
APRIL 15, 2018
On March 14th, 2018, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations released the World Happiness report giving top ranks to the happiest countries in the world. Danes lead happy personal as well as professional life. It is a win-win for employees as well as employers. Denmark is a small country of 5.8
EverFi - HR
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
But, can a simple tag line work as well as a measurable bystander intervention program ? In an effort not only to emphasize their commitment to creating non-hostile work environments but also to elicit employee assistance in driving out bad behaviors, employers are increasingly training employees on how they can play powerful bystander roles.
HR Daily Advisor
JULY 12, 2017
Part one of this article touched on the various laws surrounding pregnancy accommodations, with a specific focus on the new, upcoming laws in Nevada and Washington. This article will focus on the upcoming law in Vermont, as well as probable new laws for Connecticut and Massachusetts. Connecticut. 17-118 ).
HR Daily Advisor
JUNE 5, 2018
Yesterday we began to explore some of the changes that the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 has made to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and what it all means. The TCJA made several changes to the tax code that eliminated the ability for employers to deduct and employees to exclude from income certain fringe benefits received by the employee.
HR Daily Advisor
JANUARY 25, 2018
In October 2016, we reported the passage of the Massachusetts Pay Equity Act, which was signed into law in August 2016 and goes into effect in July 2018. If you are concerned about how to protect internal investigations from disclosure to litigious employees, we suggest you contact your labor and employment counsel for advice.
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