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Preparing for Upcoming FLSA Changes: Revisiting the FLSA, and the Importance of Complying with Overtime Regulations

MP Wired For HR

The WHD’s mission is to “promote and achieve compliance with federal labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the nation’s workforce.” Worker protection helps to prevent workers from exploitation, discrimination, and harassment, at the same time promoting their well-being and dignity in the workplace.

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How to Handle Workplace Investigations: A Guide for California Employers

Zenefits

California employers have to contend with a multitude of compliance requirements. When handling an EEOC investigation or other investigation, one of the ways to keep matters from ballooning into huge headaches is for employers to be diligent about investigating employee complaints of discrimination , harassment, and retaliation.

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Why Every Company Should Have an Employee Handbook – Compliance

ComplianceHR

Focusing on compliance, this blog is the last in a three part series. Navigating Employee Compliance: Handbook. Since March 12, 2020, there have been 5,659 lawsuits. Ensure Compliance with All Applicable Laws. Why Every Company Should Have an Employee Handbook. including 646 class actions) filed against employers.

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The Emergence of Federal and State Focus on Employer Use of Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Automation in Hiring

Sterling Check

Lately, we’ve noticed that some state and local lawmakers are concerned that instead of removing bias, there may be a discrimination bias unintentionally rooted in hiring tools that use A.I. and algorithmic automation and its impact on discrimination bias. interviewing must comply with the Act by January 1, 2020. New York City.

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What Employers Might Have Missed In the First Half of 2020:  From Ban-the-Box Laws to Marijuana Measures, a Midyear Compliance Update

HireRight

The first half of 2020 has brought a dynamic shift from the typical legislative agenda. The post What Employers Might Have Missed In the First Half of 2020: From Ban-the-Box Laws to Marijuana Measures, a Midyear Compliance Update appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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Back to Business: Guide for Small & Medium-Sized Businesses Returning to Work Amidst COVID-19

Netchex HR Blog

May 6, 2020. If you are recalling only some workers that were laid-off or furloughed, ensure your practices for determining who to recall do not discriminate against any group of employees. Back to Business: A Guide For Small Businesses Returning to Work Amidst COVID-19.

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Back to Business: What is Contact Tracing and How Can Your Company Participate?

Netchex HR Blog

July 2, 2020. Always be aware of and take into consideration the legal guidelines around discrimination, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and U.S. Back to Business: What is Contact Tracing and How Can Your Company Participate? Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.