Do we measure her hours worked in the measurement period for coverage in 2017 or do we focus solely on the fact that she is now a full time employee and eligible for coverage? and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. MORE

California law provides strong protections for pregnant employees, including requiring employers to reasonably accommodate pregnant workers and provide them with Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL). Date: Thursday, February 16, 2017. Pregnancy Disability Leave webinar MORE

Running a small business is tough, and managing your compliance with California and federal employment laws isn’t always easy. Just ask the businesses who thought they were following the law until faced with costly fines and penalties for breaking California labor and employment laws. MORE

Department of Labor’s (DOL) new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations, according to John Husband , a partner at Holland & Hart and editor of the Colorado Employment Law Letter. In a recent webinar, Leslie E. MORE

It’s official: Employers will have more reporting duties moving forward. As expected, the agency just released its final rule updating the EEO-1 reporting requirements employers have to abide by. The EEOC issued a new sample EEO-1 form to help employers prepare for the new rule. MORE

Supreme Court has agreed to hear a trio of wage and hour cases involving arbitration agreements that require workers to waive their right to pursue employment claims as a group. The employer appealed to the 5th Circuit, which reversed the Board’s ruling ( D.R. Employer Takeaway. MORE

On February 22, I will be co-presenting a free CLE-eligible webinar for LexisNexis, entitled, “Employment Law: Five Areas to Watch in 2017.” The webinar runs from 2 - 3:35 pm EST. My topics are LGBT discrimination claims and NLRB for non-union companies. MORE

On January 20, 2017, Donald J. What will the 2016 election mean for the future of workplace laws, regulations and for the federal agencies charged with enforcing them? Join us on January 25 for the first quarterly briefing of 2017 designed exclusively for federal contractors. MORE

173, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017. The provision, which is currently slated to go into effect January 1, 2020, would impose a 40% excise tax on all employer-provided health insurance plans valued at more than $10,200 for individual coverage and $27,500 for families. MORE

Employment law expert, Cheryl Orr, provides practical guidance about complying with these requirements in the first half of this timely and important Bloomberg BNA webinar. About the Bloomberg BNA Webinar Series. labor laws Time Off Request time and attendance software MORE

While it’s not a crime for California employers to conduct background checks, strict rules govern when and how employers can check an applicant’s criminal background. Live Webinar: Keeping Criminal Background Checks in Check. Date: Thursday, March 16, 2017. MORE

Myers notes, employers are required to offer COBRA coverage only when a qualified beneficiary loses coverage upon certain specified events. Employers should analyze how Medicare entitlement will affect the offering of retiree plans as alternative coverage. MORE

Today, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced approval of a revised EEO-1 report that will require large employers to report pay data to the agency, including aggregate information from employee W-2s. Future EEOC-1 reports will require pay data. MORE

Not only is it the right thing to do, it’s the law. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires every employer to provide a workplace that is free from recognized safety hazards. In addition to workshops and traditional classroom training, technology has made it easier than ever for employees to fit safety training into their schedules, and for employers to track their safety compliance and the effectiveness of their safety programs. MORE

Employers can expect some relief from federal requirements under the Trump administration, especially those put in place under President Obama. Labor and Employment Specifics. When it comes to labor and employment, we’re beginning to get a sense of his specific agenda,” Fortney said. MORE

Join nettimesolutions for this important Bloomberg webinar. This webinar will help you: Learn about recent state and local paid sick leave regulatory changes. A few questions to think about prior to attending the webinar: Which of my contract employees might be affected? Attorneys working with employment law and benefits issues. Sign up today for this important Bloomberg webinar today Regulations for Federal Contractors have changed. MORE

While there had been talk of capping the longstanding tax exclusion for employer-provided health insurance—which would have shifted costs to individuals rather than employers—there is no such cap in the current proposal. Employer and Individual Mandates Gone … Retroactively. MORE

HR professionals now use cost-effective webinars and online videos to onboard, train, and educate employees. They are also able to keep abreast of changing employment laws on a timelier basis through HR websites, e-newsletters, and videoconferences. MORE

As we’ve discussed in recent articles , the Trump administration’s aggressive stance on immigration enforcement suggests that employers should also be prepared for an increase in workplace audits and document inspections from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). MORE

The 2016 legislative session produced new laws affecting California employers’ day-to-day operations and policies in 2017 and beyond. Some of the new laws, such as the minimum wage increase, make significant changes to California’s legal landscape. MORE

By 2026, the CBO estimates, 52 million people would be uninsured, compared with 28 million who would lack insurance that year under the current law. Effect on Employers. What does this all mean for employers? MORE

Employers need to prepare for the minimum wage increase and examine other pay practices that might be implicated by the hike. 50 per hour beginning January 1, 2017 and an increase of $.50 per hour, employers will be required to pay the state rate. MORE

While employers are not required to offer run-out periods, they allow employees to continue submitting claims for reimbursement during a specified time following the end of the year. However, there are two key exceptions employers should be aware of. Employers do not need to adopt them. MORE

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that employers pay overtime to employees earning less than $455 per week (which amounts to $23,660 per year), regardless of whether they meet one of the law’s duties tests for exemption. MORE

Employers will need to be aware of significant changes. As we head toward the new year, don’t forget there are several new laws affecting California employers in 2017. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. MORE

While it’s unlikely that employee benefits law will ever form the basis of an edge-of-your-seat Hollywood thriller— ERISA Extreme , anyone?—the Despite all the high-stakes uncertainty, there are a few constants for employers. MORE

Don’t forget to register to attend this free webinar! Running a small business is tough, and managing your compliance with California and federal employment laws isn’t always easy. Top 5 Labor and Employment Laws Perplexing Small Businesses. MORE

3762, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015, which would repeal portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—eliminating, in two steps, the law’s mandate penalties and subsidies but leaving the ACA’s insurance market reforms in place. MORE