Category: Labor Law & Compliance
Why a Layoff Is Not an Alternative to Terminations for Cause
October 12, 2021
One of the biggest mistaken assumptions in the workplace is that companies can simply lay off their weakest performers rather...
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Supreme Court Preview: Employment Attorneys Are Watching These Issues
October 4, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court's new term begins today, Oct. 4. Although only a few employment-related cases have been accepted so...
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DOL Issues Final Rule on Tip Sharing and Employer Penalties
October 4, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) may fine employers in more circumstances when they violate federal tip-sharing regulations under a...
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OSHA Plans to Issue Standard to Prevent Heat Illness
September 23, 2021
Following a summer with record heat waves in the western United States, the Biden administration announced that the Occupational Safety...
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Background-Screening Rules Keep Employers on Their Toes
September 14, 2021
LAS VEGAS — Background screening is more challenging than ever for employers. Consider just the following: the risk of negligent...
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Don’t Make These 4 Wage and Hour Mistakes
September 13, 2021
LAS VEGAS — To comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), HR professionals must work with managers to ensure that...
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IRS Lowers 2022 Employer Health Plan Affordability Threshold to 9.61% of Pay
September 7, 2021
The IRS announced that employer-sponsored health coverage will satisfy the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability requirement next year if the...
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Returning to the Office vs Remote Work: Challenges Employers are facing
August 14, 2021
When the pandemic first hit and we saw multiple employers across numerous industries switch to remote work capability this was...
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Whistleblowing: Know the Tune
July 28, 2021
Employees who alert their companies about potential or actual health, safety, or public policy problems can provide an early warning of...
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AZ Employers Should Note Expanded State and Local Anti-Bias Laws
July 21, 2021
Arizona recently expanded provisions of the Arizona Civil Rights Act (ACRA) to cover pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions. Additionally, following a...
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