Employers must adhere to new DOL requirements for electronic reporting, encouraging more employee involvement in incident reporting and appropriate use of post-injury drug testing.
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EEOC publishes sample notice to help businesses offering employer-sponsored wellness plans to comply with employee notice rules.
New DOL regulations to dramatically change minimum compensation for exempt employees beginning Dec. 1.
The EEOC has issued a new Fact Sheet addressing bathroom access rights for transgender employees.
Check out the EEOC's new quick-read pamphlet for employers that provides helpful information and links to important Internet content.
National Labor Relations Board rules employer violated National Labor Relations Act by terminating employees for bathroom talk involving concerted activity.
Human resources must consider diversity within job classifications to help deter potential sex discrimination liability.
Recent DOL case resolution a reminder to employers that failure to correctly classify individuals as independent contractors or exempt employees could result in expensive class action litigation.
Presidential executive order requires federal contractors entering into contracts after Jan. 1, 2017 to provide their employees with sick days.
Pregnant employee refusing FMLA leave can be subject to discharge under the right circumstances.
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- Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Key Insights for Employers
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- Civil Rights Litigation Filed by Christian Employers Gets New Life Following Federal Appellate Court Ruling
- Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Minimum Wage Decision
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