A $6.2 million California paid sick leave settlement is prompting a closer look at how paid sick leave notices, payroll practices, and labor costs connect. The agreement closes out claims tied to labor practices during the height of the pandemic,…
Employment law
Timekeeping failures create costly risks beyond payroll. A federal probe uncovered widespread overtime violations by a construction contractor, forcing the employer to pay nearly $600,000 in back wages and damages. Flawed time rounding and incomplete recordkeeping caused it. This case…
In tough economic times, employees desperate for extra income might say they're willing to forgo overtime pay – but that doesn’t make it legal. A past case out of Ohio shows how even well-intended arrangements can lead to hefty penalties…
In our interactive instructor-led 90-minute event, you will learn how to conduct thorough and legally compliant workplace investigations that protect your organization from risk while fostering a culture of fairness and accountability. With increasing employee awareness of rights and ever-evolving…
A recent – and unanimous – U.S. Supreme Court ruling is good news for employers. The Court decided that employers are not required to meet a higher standard of proof to show that employees are exempt from certain pay provisions…
You may already know that Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities - unless to do so would cause undue hardship. But, how up to speed are…
Without specific training, your managers may not know what they should be asking employees expecting to use FMLA.Do they know what does and does not qualify under FMLA?What if they don't recognize when an employee is asking for FMLA leave?What…
As an HR professional, you have the primary responsibility for retention and disposal of employee and applicant records. The process of organizing, saving, and destroying company records can be confusing even for a seasoned professional. Save too many files, and…
Managers and supervisors need to have at least a basic understanding of key employment laws in order to protect themselves and their companies.Without it, inadvertent violations can lead tohefty fines, lawsuits, reputation-damaging allegations, and more.Don't end up in hot water.Join…
Employee documentation begins well before an individual's first day, and it continues after he or she leaves your company.The problem most HR professionals face is either not knowing what to document or not having a complete paper trail when you…
As an HR professional, you have the primary responsibility for retention and disposal of employee and applicant records. The process of organizing, saving, and destroying company records can be confusing even for a seasoned professional. Save too many files, and…
In 2019, there were over 1,000 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations reported to the US Department of Labor. Approximately half went on to face legal action and$1,915,612.00 in back pay was awarded to employees. FMLA violations are not…
With every firing, no matter how well-deserved, lurking in the back of your mind is a simple question:Will they sue? Unfortunately, it's a VERY valid concern. Wrongful termination lawsuits are the #1 type of lawsuit filed by ex-employees- and many…
Writing the investigative report starts from the very beginning of your investigation and continues all through the procedure. But not all human resource experts know how to properly research, document or write a final report for an investigation. And when…
Employers are faced with the challenge of navigating several laws addressing pregnancy in the workplace, including the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), Americans with Disability Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).How can you ensure you are properly…
In the continuing era of #METOO & #TIMESUP, employers have the responsibility to ensure that every employee feels safe, protected as well as supported in the workplace!The first step in sexual harassment and assault prevention is education. It is crucial,…
