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December 16, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Staying One Step Ahead of Wage and Hour Lawsuits

Staying One Step Ahead of Wage and Hour Lawsuits

Unpaid wages and overtime lawsuits continue to increase as more employees file claims against their employers for not abiding by the wage and hour provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). According to ADP Research Institute, 90% of employment related lawsuits involve disputes centered on wage and hour related issues. The facts show that […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Pay and Salary, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, wage and salary litigation

December 2, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

The Tax Implications of Giving Staff Holiday Gifts

The Tax Implications of Giving Staff Holiday Gifts

The holiday season is traditionally a time when many employers hand out cash bonuses, awards and non-monetary gifts to employees. If you are planning on gifting employees this year, make sure you are aware of all the tax implications when doing so. The Internal Revenue Service treats most cash gifts and awards as additional W-2 […]

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Employment Law, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: christmas bonus, Employee Benefits, employee bonus, Employee Satisfaction, fringe benefits, generous employer, holiday bonus, taxes on christmas bonus

November 7, 2014 by Chris Drevalas Leave a Comment

3 Ways To Avoid Workers’ Comp Overcharges

3 Ways To Avoid Workers’ Comp Overcharges

For most businesses, workers’ compensation is an unavoidable expense. While workers’ comp laws vary from state to state, just about every state except Texas requires most businesses to provide workers’ compensation coverage for its employees. While the intent behind workers’ compensation is well-meaning — to ensure employees who get injured or sick on the job […]

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: Employee Benefits, HR Tips, Management Tips, workers' comp, workers' compensation, workers'compensation overcharges, workmen's comp, workmen's compensation

September 29, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Proof Of Receipt Vital When Mailing FMLA Notices, Appeals Court Rules

Proof Of Receipt Vital When Mailing FMLA Notices, Appeals Court Rules

Sending a legally mandated notice via ordinary U.S. mail is not sufficient proof that the intended recipient of the notice actually received it, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled in a case with potentially far reaching implications for employers. The Case The case involves an instructor at one of the […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA Case rulings, labor case rulings

September 15, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Mitigating Exposure To Employee Harassment Claims

Mitigating Exposure To Employee Harassment Claims

New statistics released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) present a somewhat mixed outlook for employers on the harassment front. On the positive side, the total number of harassment charges filed against employers remained relatively steady over the last three years while the number of determinations against companies actually fell during the same period. […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Employee Harassment Claims, how to avoid harassment claims, Management Tips

September 8, 2014 by Josh Viau Leave a Comment

Are You Properly Hoarding Employee Records?

Are You Properly Hoarding Employee Records?

Many human resource departments could lay claim to an episode of the television series “Hoarders,” which chronicles the tribulations of people who suffer from compulsive hoarding. But the tendency to hang on to employment-related documents is completely understandable given the myriad of laws and regulations governing the maintenance and destruction of these records. On top […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employee data, employee files, Employee records, employment policies, HR Tips, workplace policies

August 25, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

California Employers: Learn From These Recent Court Decisions

California Employers: Learn From These Recent Court Decisions

California employers would do well to pay attention to a flurry of Supreme Court decisions dealing with employment law over the past year. The decisions touch upon a broad range of issues and effect privately held companies, publicly traded organizations and government agencies. One of the most significant decisions involves the anti-retaliation protections provided to […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: recent supreme court decisions

August 15, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

The $60K Comment – A Lesson for Employers

The $60K Comment – A Lesson for Employers

Employers take note: Inappropriate comments can cost you. The Case A former New York volunteer firefighter recently won a $60K sexual harassment settlement against the Elmore Fire Department in Long Island New York. The fire department was also fined $25K. Beatriz Lozada, a young single mom alleges that she was repeatedly harassed because she had […]

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employment Law, Firing/Disciplinary Actions, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: examples of sexual harrassment, Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, what does sexual harrassment look like

August 1, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock 9 Comments

Should You Make an Exception To Your Drug Free Workplace Policy For Pot Users?

Should You Make an Exception To Your Drug Free Workplace Policy For Pot Users?

There are companies that are considering doing just that. The FBI and the National Football League Commission have taken steps to slacken their employment policies regarding marijuana use. In the case of the FBI, the organization is considering slightly revising their policy which currently rules out any candidates who have smoked pot in the last […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: drug abuse in the workplace, drug free workplace, Employee Drug Testing, employment policy, Management Tips

July 18, 2014 by John W. Stapleton Leave a Comment

Keeping Kosher Under Religious Accommodation Laws

Keeping Kosher Under Religious Accommodation Laws

Most employers know that they cannot discriminate against employees and applicants based on their religion. But employers also have a duty to “reasonably accommodate” an employee’s or applicant’s “sincerely held” religious beliefs (or lack thereof). Religious accommodation claims are increasingly targeting company dress code and appearance policies.While employers have the right to enforce policies relating […]

Filed Under: Diversity, Employment Law, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: Diverse Workforce, diverse workplace, employee religious rights, employment law, labor law, religious accommodation, religious beliefs in the workplace, religious employee

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