Tag: DOL
Unconscious Biases to Avoid In the Workplace
August 30, 2023
Before we begin, it’s important to define unconscious biases. According to the University of California San Francisco’s website, “unconscious biases...
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Companies Should Nail Down Precise Business Reasons for Workplace Policies
August 21, 2023
Employers will need to think carefully about how to defend some of their corporate policies, such as ones about cameras...
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What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
August 7, 2023
What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new law that requires covered employers...
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Do Your Employees Know How to Report Misconduct?
August 3, 2023
Workplace harassment happens in many U.S. workplaces, but most employees who witness or experience such misconduct do not report it...
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New Form I-9 Available Now
August 3, 2023
The new version of Form I-9 was released by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Aug. 1. Employers can use the...
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Professional Employer Organizations and How They Work
July 17, 2023
Professional Employer Organizations and How They Work If you’re considering outsourcing human resources tasks, a strong option is PEO, which...
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AI Provides No Excuse, Says EEOC
July 17, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released guidance in mid-May emphasizing that when it comes to race, color, religion, sex, or...
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What Are Protected Classes in Employment?
July 17, 2023
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "to 'discriminate' against someone means to treat that person differently, or less favorably,...
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Mandatory Overtime Impacts FMLA Compliance
June 28, 2023
Employers that require overtime hours need to be aware of how the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may...
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Marijuana-Testing Laws Continue to Evolve
June 15, 2023
Ever changing state-by-state circumstances demand scrutiny by HR & Legal Teams The ongoing flurry of marijuana legislation, court cases and...
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