Last month the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its enforcement and litigation data for fiscal year (FY) 2016, which ended on September 30, 2016. While this data is collected and reported every year, employers should take note that this is the second year in a row that the total number of charges filed has
President Trump has had a busy week since his inauguration: ordering construction of a wall, starting to unwind the ACA, arguing with the media about how many people attended his inauguration – the list goes on. One thing that he has not yet gotten to is the U.S. DOL’s stalled overtime exemption rules. Right now
At least once every year, employers should review and update their labor law postings. This month is a good time to do this as part of the year-end wrap up and preparation for the new year. Each work location is required to provide critical notices to the workforce advising of regulations that apply to the
On February 22, 2017, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board and the Department of Financial Services released proposed regulations to implement the paid family leave program. The regulations provide guidance to employers, insurance carriers, and employees to clarify their rights and responsibilities under the program so that they can plan accordingly when the new
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published questions and answers on the notice requirements for certain employers that provide wellness programs to their employees. Employers offering wellness programs that collect employee health information are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide employees with notices detailing confidentiality provisions, and stating how the