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Can out-of-state remote workers handpick the most favorable state employment laws for a lawsuit?

The Employer Handbook

This case serves as a critical reminder of the complexities surrounding jurisdiction in employment law. Initially hired in 2007, the employee transitions to a hybrid remote work schedule in 2013 and later to a fully remote arrangement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jury Awards Taco Bell Workers Nearly a Half a Million in Meal and Rest Pay

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Regardless of the eventual amount of the verdict, this litigation dates back to 2007; litigating these types of class action lawsuits is a costly battle. According to the Law360 report, Taco Bell faced litigation because its employee handbook policy did not meet California’s strict meal and rest break requirements.

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An Introduction to Cafeteria Plans: Permitted Tax-Exempt and Taxable Benefits

HR Daily Advisor

Here’s a brief rundown of permitted cafeteria plan benefits, both tax-exempt and taxable, courtesy of the Employer’s Handbook: Complying with IRS Employee Benefits Rules. Jennifer Carsen, JD, is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance.

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Hands-Free Georgia Act Takes Effect July 1, 2018

HR Daily Advisor

As a result, the 2010 law was relatively ineffective in curbing the dangers of operating a mobile phone while driving—namely, to text and send e-mails. Georgia employers should ensure that their employees—particularly those who operate vehicles during the course and scope of their employment—are aware of the new law and its implications.

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Back to the Future: Making Sense of the Election Timing Rules for Cafeteria Plans

HR Daily Advisor

The fourth exception is found in the 2007 proposed cafeteria plan regulations. To be clear, this is limited to the first 30 days of employment, not the first 30 days of eligibility and not the first 30 days after a waiting period ends. He is a contributing editor of BLR’s Flex Plan Handbook.

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Is Your Cafeteria Plan Document Full of Plot Holes?

HR Daily Advisor

The 2007 proposed cafeteria plan regulations and other guidance provide several content requirements. He is a member of Thompson’s Health Plan Advisory Panel and contributing editor of the Flex Plan Handbook. He is a frequent speaker and author on various benefits, employment law, and compliance issues.

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How to Reinvent the Employee Handbook

Cornerstone On Demand

Every business needs an employee handbook, right? Linda Itskovitz, VP of marketing for employee communications company GuideSpark, says the handbook is a very unimportant document. Linda Itskovitz, VP of marketing for employee communications company GuideSpark, says the handbook is a very unimportant document. Kill the paper.

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