?An employer waived its right to invoke arbitration of a former employee’s claims by unreasonably delaying its arbitration demand and acting inconsistently with an intent to arbitrate, a California appeals court recently... Read more »
?Takeaway: A time-keeping policy using neutral rounding will not shield an employer from liability for failing to pay employees for all time worked. ?When an employer tracked the exact time in minutes... Read more »
?Washington State issued its final administrative policy providing the state’s interpretation of the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, which took effect on Jan. 1. The law provides that employers must disclose in... Read more »
? A major law about the erasure and consideration of criminal convictions in employment in Connecticut took effect Jan. 1. Passed by the Connecticut legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ned... Read more »
?Manually tracking immigration requirements with paper, Excel and Outlook reminders is common among small employers. Here is an overview of how to manually track immigration requirements and the warning signs of when... Read more »
? The emergency conditions persist in California, which has been deluged with storms, flooding and mudslides during the last two weeks. Widespread road closures, snowstorms, mudslides and power outages have made it... Read more »
[This article has been updated.] Employees who fake coronavirus-related illnesses to get out of work—though doing so may be rare—could lose their jobs and face criminal penalties. Additionally, businesses may have to... Read more »
?Federal contractors across the country may have to face a new normal in 2023 when it comes to paid leave obligations. Given that federal paid leave proposals proved unsuccessful over the past... Read more »
?As part of the federal omnibus spending bill, President Joe Biden recently signed into law the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP... Read more »
?As workplace shootings become more common throughout the U.S., HR and corporate leaders may feel unsure of the best way to react and communicate afterward, particularly if the violence occurred on their... Read more »
