The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A few weeks ago, I reached out to some of my favorite employment law bloggers to gauge their interest in collaborating on a year-end webinar. Now, if you’re going to circle one other date on the calendar, may I suggest December 7? Yep, I’ve buried the lede long enough. You’re in luck!

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Ohio Employer's Law

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Do you have an affinity for six of the internet’s top labor and employment law and HR bloggers coming together to present said webinar? Register now for our one-hour recap of all the big employment-law and HR-compliance news of 2017, along with some practical tips to help you prepare your workplace for 2018.

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The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In addition to being recognized in the ABA Journal ‘s Web 100: Best law blogs for 2017, The Employer Handbook has been inducted into the Blawg 100 Hall of Fame. That’s right. Take that, Atticus Finch! Thank you, ABA Journal.

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The Employer Handbook

MARCH 3, 2017

Are you headed to Washington, DC for SHRM’s 2017 Employment Law and Legislative Conference on March 13-15? I’d love to meet up with you. Well, unless you’re really creepy. Forget about trying to grab me after my ADA/FMLA session.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 17, 2017

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. By September 18, 2017 , employers must use only this new version (rev. Until then employers can continue using Form I-9 with a revision date of 11/14/16 N or use this new version. 0/7/17/17 N).

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Zenefits

JULY 20, 2022

There are many benefits to an employee handbook. A California employee handbook can also prevent miscommunication and serve as an employer defense if an employee complaint lands in court. A federal appeals court rejected the claims of a grocery store worker who sued his employer, claiming race and national origin discrimination.

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

In general terms (I’ll get a little more specific below), the Blacklisting rules require prospective federal contractors and subcontractors to disclose anything that may appear on a laundry list of labor-and-employment-law faux pas. What can you now to prepare for the Blacklisting rules? DOL Preassessment. So, the U.S.

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HR Morning

MAY 4, 2018

In response to the cultural shift the #MeToo movement has created, employers have taken the following steps: added training for supervisors and employees (cited by 55% of employers). updated their HR policies or handbooks (38%), and. implemented new tools or investigation procedures to manage complaints (13%).

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Ohio Employer's Law

JANUARY 26, 2018

EEOC Releases Fiscal Year 2017 Enforcement And Litigation Data — via EEOC News Releases. via Robin Shea’s Employment & Labor Insider. A lesson on workplace drug testing and opioids — via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog. Employers Left in Wellness-Plan Limbo — via EntertainHR. via Above the Law.

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The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 17, 2017

Among other things, the FAA allows an employer and employee to agree that all employment-related claims between them will be arbitrated (as opposed to heard in court, with a jury). ” The fight card. Cue music ]. In the red corner, we have the Federal Arbitration Act.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

In this instance, the employee produced paperwork dated September 4 indicating he (1) complied with all his obligations under the FMLA, (2) was approved for leave, and (3) complied with his employer’s leave policies, specifically the FMLA policy published in the company’s employee handbook. 16, 2017, Hicks, S.,

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HR Morning

DECEMBER 21, 2017

At the tail end of the year, the NLRB handed down four decisions that show the agency’s looking to chip away at Obama-era union protections and create a more employer-friendly climate for businesses. Note: The National Law Review offers an excellent breakdown of all four rulings). 156 (2017). 154 (2017).

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 11, 2017

Send in comments by February 9, 2017. Yesterday, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated that it is seeking public input on a proposed enforcement guidance addressing unlawful harassment under federal anti-discrimination laws. ” The EEOC will accept public input until February 9, 2017.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

partner with the law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP., and editor of Indiana Employment Law Letter —the rise of social media comes with both pros and cons for employers. In order to help employers reduce the risks associated with social media use, Garrison recommends taking these three steps. Garrison , Esq.—partner

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The Employer Handbook

MARCH 10, 2017

So, I’m diligently preparing and honing my delivery fart for my FMLA/ADA presentation this Tuesday at SHRM’s 2017 Employment Law and Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, when, what do I see? ” Seems topical with all these rumblings of paid leave coming from the White House.

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 26, 2017

As of January 1, 2017, the direct wage was $5.08—the Thus, employers are required to pay only $5.08 May 18, 2017). The DOL regulations state that an employer must provide the following information to tipped employees before using the tip credit: The cash wages the employer will pay tipped employees (in Florida, at least $5.08

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The Employer Handbook

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I’ve been doing this employment law thing for many years now. On Monday, Jon Hyman blogged about this recent federal court opinion at the Ohio Employer Law Blog in a post entitled, “ The 1st nominee for the ‘worst employer of 2019’ is … the philandering pharmacist. Yeah, about that.

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Ohio Employer's Law

MAY 4, 2018

Sexual Harassment has a major impact on NYC employers — via Mike Haberman’s Omega HR Solutions. Age Discrimination Suit Because Job Posting Asked for “No More Than ‘X’ Years of Experience” — via Michigan Employment Law Advisor. The employer’s side of the story. — via Robin Shea’s Employment & Labor Insider. . —

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Ohio Employer's Law

JUNE 2, 2017

A post shared by Jon Hyman (@jonhyman) on May 22, 2017 at 1:09pm PDT. Here is Norah’s (I don’t know how she held herself together; I was not so lucky): A post shared by Jon Hyman (@jonhyman) on May 26, 2017 at 3:29pm PDT. via Above the Law. Franchises Continue to Fight Joint Employment Claims — via Who Is My Employee?

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The Employer Handbook

JUNE 28, 2018

For the last year and change, Jon Hyman , who blogs at the excellent Ohio Employer Law Blog , has run a series of posts identifying employers accused of egregious workplace violations. Stuff so bad that it would have your employment practices liability insurance carrier hyperventilating into a 50-gallon trash bag.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Thus, employers must be ready to produce accurate, complete I-9 forms along with copies of the employee’s appropriate supporting documents that prove identity and legal work status. Enforcement of employment laws is on the rise as part of an overall emphasis on immigration reform. From time to time, however, U.S.

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The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

And check the sign-up stats for the free “2017 Employment Law In Review” webinar I’m hosting on December 7, 2017, from 12-1 pm EST with five of the top employment-law bloggers in the universe. I need to find my special set of “clutching” pearls.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Employers often place the burden of recording hours worked on employees. Employee handbooks may contain provisions that require employees to record and report all their time worked, and employers may require employees to verify their hours by reviewing and signing their time cards. Pierre, et al. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (D.

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Tandem HR

OCTOBER 10, 2017

According to a 2017 survey published by Edison Research , 81% of U.S. If your organization could use assistance with employment policies, like a social media policy, contact Tandem HR today. Tandem HR is a Chicago PEO (IRS certified CPEO) working with hundreds of small and mid-sized companies to remain compliant with employment laws.

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Ohio Employer's Law

AUGUST 18, 2017

A post shared by Jon Hyman (@jonhyman) on Aug 16, 2017 at 8:26am PDT. via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog. EEOC: “gentleman’s club” broke law by refusing to hire male barkeep — via Walter Olson’s Overlawyered. Restrictive covenants clauses: consistency is the key — via Employment Law Worldview.

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FingerCheck

OCTOBER 24, 2017

2017 has been the first year in the 21 st century in which the downward spiral of utilized paid vacation days may see an uptick. The Wood Law Office, LLC’s mission is to help protect employees’ civil rights. Rewiring America’s Work Culture.

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The Employer Handbook

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Back in the early Summer of 2017, most of the experts — the pundits, if you will — were predicting that American businesses were not going to spend as much in 2018 on advice from employment law attorneys. Then, in September 2017, along came a guy named Harvey Weinstein. The rest is history.

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Ohio Employer's Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog. Employers, I’m on your side — so watch out! ;-) — via Robin Shea’s Employment & Labor Insider. When Your Employee Gets the Wrong Advice From “Attorney” Google — via Dan Schwartz’s Connecticut Employment Law Blog. Threats Of Hanging In The Workplace? —

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Ohio Employer's Law

MARCH 16, 2017

[Hat tip: Eric Meyer’s Employer Handbook Blog ]. Related Stories Inclement weather policies should prioritize safety over productivity The 6th nominee for the “worst employer of 2017” is … the double-booked recordkeeper “If I could press a button and instantly vaporize one sector of employment law?”

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 21, 2017

The HR Daily Advisor was recently at the SHRM’s 2017 Annual Conference & Exposition in New Orleans. Misidentifying the employer. It is very important that you make sure your workers are correctly associated with the right company in handbooks, executive agreements, non-compete agreements, and all other documentation.

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HR Daily Advisor

JANUARY 25, 2017

The DOL also amended its Field Operations Handbook that same year to reflect the interpretation. The high court agreed with the employer, finding that the DOL had not properly explained its policy reversal. In a 1978 opinion letter, the DOL said it considered service advisors “salesmen,” which the FLSA itself exempts from overtime pay.

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 4, 2018

When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law December 22, 2017, several proposed changes to the federal tax code that would have affected tax-qualified retirement plans were dropped. Castleton is counsel with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton’s Employee Benefits Practice in the firm’s Washington, D.C.,

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Ohio Employer's Law

MARCH 11, 2016

Here’s the rest of what I read this week: Discrimination HR 101: Temporary disabilities and the ADA — via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog Dilemma of the Month: When a Personal Matter Gets Professional — via Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas Preventing Discrimination For Dummies! —

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Ohio Employer's Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

9 simple steps to drafting a bangin’ EEOC Position Statement — via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog. via Dan Schwartz’s Connecticut Employment Law Blog. EEOC Loses Battle, But Maybe Not The War, Over Wellness Programs — via Employment Essentials. via Michigan Employment Law. via FisherBroyles.

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The Employer Handbook

AUGUST 1, 2019

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, with whom I am spending the day today in Atlanta at the 22nd annual Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws (EXCEL) Training Conference. Do you have questions about filing your EEO-1 pay data for 2017 and 2018? So, today’s post is chock full of recent EEOC news and notes.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 14, 2016

This year, 31 percent of respondents said they expect DOL enforcement of federal employment laws to have a significant impact on their workplaces – up from 18 percent last year. The survey further indicates that more employers are wrestling with employee use of personal devices for business. bold is my emphasis).

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

For tactical strategies to reduce the risk of security breaches, workplace violence, and legal liabilities, attend Workplace Violence Prevention Symposium 2017, the nation’s leading workplace violence prevention conference. Stuart Silverman has been practicing law for almost 30 years and is the principal of the Law Offices of Stuart M.

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