The State of Maine has made some changes regarding employee rights concerning discrimination and equal employment opportunities. Effective August 8,… Read More […]
05/27/2022
Category HR Announcements
Utah: Law provides limited immunity to Employers from claims of Negligent Hiring of Employees with Criminal Records
Utah recently enacted a law that bars suits against an employer for negligently hiring employees with criminal records. The immunity… Read More […]
05/27/2022
Illinois: Law Changes for Rest and Meal Period for – Effective January 1, 2023
The new law requires every employee who works any consecutive 7-day period to be provided with at least 24 consecutive… Read More […]
05/24/2022
Connecticut: New Rule for Employee Freedom of Speech and Conscience – Effective July 1, 2022
Beginning July 1, 2022, a new Connecticut law prohibits an employer from firing, threatening, or disciplining any non-managerial employees who… Read More […]
05/24/2022
2023 HSA Limits Released By IRS
The 2023 Health Savings Account (HSA) limits for HDHP (High Deductible Health Plans) have been released by the IRS. The… Read More […]
05/03/2022
Federal I-9 Form Requirement Flexibility Extended Until 10/31/22
DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has extended the flexibility offered to employers and… Read More […]
05/03/2022
New York: Workplace Monitoring Law Effective 5/7/22
New York recently amended its civil rights laws to require notice be given to employees if the employer monitors or… Read More […]
05/03/2022
Virginia: Overtime Wage Act Revoked, Return to FLSA Standard
Effective July 1, 2022, the state of Virginia’s Overtime Wage Act (enacted July 1, 2021) will be revoked. Virginia Governor… Read More […]
04/25/2022
Federal EEO-1 Reporting Is Now Open
The Annual Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) report is due on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Be sure to visit EE0-1… Read More […]
04/25/2022
Virginia: Rescinds COVID-19 Standard
Nearly two years after enacting the first-in-the-nation permanent COVID-19 workplace safety and health standard, the Commonwealth voted effective March 23… Read More […]
04/07/2022
DHS Ending COVID-19 Temporary Policy for Form I-9 Expired List B Identity Documents
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ending the COVID-19 Temporary Policy for List B Identity Documents. Effective May 1,… Read More […]
03/28/2022
Philadelphia: Passes Paid COVID Leave Law
Effective March 9, 2022 Philadelphia has enacted a new law that requires employers to provide paid time off for COVID-19 purposes. This… Read More […]
03/24/2022