September 14th, 2018 On September 14, 2018, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced in the Federal Register a proposed rule to return its joint-employer standard […]
Are you an employer that offers or provides group health coverage to your workers? Does your health plan cover outpatient prescription drugs — either as a […]
Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall in the Carolinas as early as Thursday, September 13. Meteorologists are predicting the Category 4 storm may pack winds […]
It’s typical to have mixed feelings about the annual benefits open enrollment period. Dread for the additional administrative workload and potential benefits cost increases… Anticipation of newer, […]
The Affordable Care Act’s employer shared responsibility provision — often called the employer mandate or “play or pay” — requires large employers to offer health coverage […]
Both New York State and New York City have enacted laws related to sexual harassment prevention, with different provisions for employee communication and training along with […]
September 10th, 2018 Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Increases in 2019 On September 4, 2018, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor […]
September 10th, 2018 Sexual Harassment On August 29, 2018, Delaware Governor John Carney signed legislation (H.B. 360) to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. The bill: […]
September 10th, 2018 Employee Reimbursement On August 26, 2018, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation (S.B. 2999) amending the state’s Wage Payment and Collection Act. Under […]
September 10th, 2018 Unemployment Insurance Poster Updated Iowa Workforce Development updated its mandatory unemployment insurance poster, which must be displayed by employers where it can be […]
September 10th, 2018 2019 Minimum Wage On August 23, 2018, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that Minnesota’s minimum wage rates will increase on […]
September 10th, 2018 Poster Update The Nevada State Labor Commissioner updated its mandatory Rules to Be Observed by Employers poster. Every employer must post the updated […]
April 9th, 2018 Physician Noncompete Exemption for Rare Disorder On April 2, 2018, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed legislation (S.B. 82) granting physicians the right to […]
April 9th, 2018 Job Interview Requirements On March 26, 2018, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation (S.B. 353) prohibiting local governmental bodies from adopting, enforcing, or […]
April 9th, 2018 Alcohol Testing Policies On March 28, 2018, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation (H.F. 2383) amending the state’s law relating to private employer […]
April 9th, 2018 Labor Relations On March 23, 2018, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed three bills (H.B. 2751, S.B. 6229, and S.B. 6231) covering the following: […]