New SHRM Certification Providers for May 2022

Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal... Read more »

EEOC, DOJ Warn Companies: Do Not Use AI to Discriminate

?Employers must review their artificial intelligence tools to ensure they are not violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), according to new guidance released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and... Read more »

Request for FMLA Leave Can Serve as Request for ADA Accommodation

?Takeaway: Employers should process an employee’s leave request relating to a potential disability even if the basis of the request is unclear. Courts may overlook deficiencies in the request like asking for... Read more »

Colorado Issues Regulations on Its Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

?In 2020, Colorado enacted a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, following roughly a dozen states that have adopted similar programs in recent years. Since that time, the state has been... Read more »

Colorado to Restrict Noncompete Agreements for Lower-Wage Workers

?Colorado lawmakers passed legislation May 10 that will significantly limit the practice of using noncompete agreements for lower-wage workers in the state. Gov. Jared Polis is expected to sign the bill into... Read more »

Employment Gaps: The Struggle of Re-Entering the Workforce

?The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs recently hosted a virtual roundtable to discuss challenges workers face when re-entering the... Read more »

Discrimination Claims Arising from RIF Fail

?Takeaway: Management should expect that its rationale for selections in a reduction in force (RIF) will be closely scrutinized, so all appropriate documentation should be reviewed and the reasons for selections should... Read more »

Inflation May Trigger California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $15.50 Next Year

?In 2017, California started its stair-step climb to a $15 minimum wage, allowing smaller businesses with 25 employees or less to raise their minimum wage on a delayed schedule from larger businesses. ... Read more »

Cal/OSHA Issues Updated FAQs on State COVID-19 ETS

?On May 7, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to the third readoption of the state COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (3rd Revised ETS), which was approved... Read more »

Delaware Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Signed

?On May 10, 2022, Delaware Gov. John Carney signed the Healthy Delaware Families Act, which provides up to 12 weeks of leave and benefits to covered employees for certain parental, family caregiving and... Read more »
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