Category: Labor Law & Compliance
Firing Workers- When Political Expression Goes Too Far
January 21, 2021
Political expression by employees takes many forms—from friendly office banter to shouting matches that disrupt the workplace. Off-duty political expression...
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Labor Laws in 2020 and Possible Changes Coming
January 5, 2021
One significant 2020 development in the area of labor law involves independent contractor status. In September, the U.S. Department of...
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Issues Surrounding Final Paychecks
December 24, 2020
Issues Surrounding Final Paychecks When an employee leaves your company, the complicated issue of the final paycheck arises. And how your...
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Take care if you set up an “English-Only” Policy at Work
December 23, 2020
When your company's staff is culturally diverse, it may be tempting to require all employees to speak only English during work hours....
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What if FFCRA Expires at the End of the Year?
December 21, 2020
Unless Congress acts, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) paid-leave requirements will expire at the end of the year....
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House Approves Apprenticeship Overhaul
November 30, 2020
Before recessing for the Thanksgiving holiday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation reauthorizing the National Apprenticeship Act (NAA), which...
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Get Ready for California’s Statewide and Local Minimum Wage Hikes!
November 30, 2020
California's stair-step climb to a $15 minimum wage continues. Effective Jan. 1, 2021, the minimum wage for employers with 25...
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Nevada PAUSE- and Quick Links for Covid-19 Related Items- latest updates!!
November 23, 2020
Nevada "Pause" as mandated by Governor Sisilack, effective 11.24.2020 As many of you are likely aware, the Governor of Nevada...
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Employee or Independent Contractor? The Rules May be getting Simpler
November 17, 2020
From an employer perspective, using independent contractors provides greater flexibility in managing variable demands for particular services. And, frequently, those...
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Make Sure Employees Are Eligible to Work in the United States
November 16, 2020
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act, employers are required to examine certain documents, such as drivers' licenses, when they hire new...
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