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Human Resources Compliance Audits (Part 2) UPDATED April 23 2024

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This post is the second installment discussing best practices for conducting a Human Resources compliance audit. The first installment of the series provided an overview of the compliance audit process and practical advice at...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Employers Under Fire: How to Address Employee Pay and Related Issues When Faced with Natural Disasters

As you have no doubt seen in the news, and may have even experienced first-hand, there have been extreme weather conditions throughout the country, including fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. When natural disasters...more

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[Webinar] Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace - August 8th, 12:00 pm CT

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There is an ever increasing awareness of mental health issues in the workplace, especially since mental health issues can lead to hazardous working conditions. But what responsibility does an employer have to address these...more

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An Employer Matrix -- Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

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With the rise of active shooters in workplaces and schools there is an ever increasing concern over workplace violence and related employee mental issues. When addressing these concerns a company is faced with a complicated...more

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[Event] Workplace 2023: Navigating HR - May 25th, Atlanta, GA

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Join SGR’s Labor & Employment group for the latest on navigating Human Resources in 2023. Topics Include: - Health & Welfare - Immigration - OSHA - ADA & FMLA - Non-Compete Agreements - New Legislation - Wage...more

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[Event] Workplace 2023: Navigating HR - May 23rd, Jacksonville, FL

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Join SGR’s Labor & Employment group for the latest on navigating Human Resources in 2023. Topics Include: - Health & Welfare - Immigration - OSHA - ADA & FMLA - Non-Compete Agreements - New Legislation - Wage...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

COVID-19 and the Workplace: Where Do We Stand?

As we have reported previously, on April 10, 2023 President Biden signed legislation ending the COVID-19 National Emergency.  However, the rollback of COVID-19 requirements was already underway in many state and municipal...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Employer Obligations in Disaster Response

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Every region around the world is at risk of experiencing extreme weather events, whether it is tornadoes, wildfires, winter storms, hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, earthquakes or volcanoes. Aon estimated that natural...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Where do the presidents rank on employment law?

In other words, which presidents can we -- ahem -- blame? George and Abe say, "Don't look at us." Just kidding. In honor of President's Day, I thought it might be fun to review which presidents were responsible for the...more

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Inflation Juices Annual Increases in US Department of Labor Civil Monetary Penalties

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It’s not only the cost of eggs that is increasing. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published in the Federal Register the annual increases in civil money penalties required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation...more

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Hurricanes, Wildfires And Floods, Oh My!

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How to put emergency action plans in place for dealing with natural disasters and other emergencies - In the wake of record-breaking temperatures, widespread wildfires, 100-year flooding and other natural disasters,...more

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What Employers Should Do To Prepare For Natural Disasters

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The EF4 tornado that roared through Mayfield, Kentucky, in the late hours of Dec. 10, 2021, left catastrophic damage in its wake. It almost completely leveled Mayfield Consumer Products LLC’s candle factory. Sadly,...more

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What is Human Resources Compliance, and Why is it Important?

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How to align your people, processes, and technology with ever-changing regulations and mandates. Amid shifting workplace policies, an ever-challenging hiring climate, and evolving regulations, Human Resources (HR)...more

Adams and Reese LLP

Business Continuity in a Natural Disaster: First Steps on the Road to Recovery - October 2022

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As we begin to assess the damage from historic Hurricane Ian, Adams and Reese’s Disaster and Recovery Team is here to assist you. The Firm has extensive experience handling a wide range of disasters, including hurricanes Ida,...more

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As Hurricane Ian Approaches, Employers Should Be Prepared for the Employment Law Challenges Storms Cause

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Executive Summary: As Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida, the approaching storm serves as a reminder that employers should be prepared to address storm-related issues if they are required to close their businesses and as...more

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Hurricane Ian and Preparing for Landfall: Employer Best Practices in the Face of a Natural Disaster

Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall somewhere between Tampa, Florida, and the Florida panhandle this week as a Category 4 hurricane according to the National Hurricane Center. Evacuation orders have been issued and,...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

How Should Employers Respond to the Monkeypox Outbreak?

​​​​​​​Earlier this month, the Biden administration declared a national health emergency based on the spread of the monkeypox virus. Employers that have endured the COVID-19 emergency may be asking whether there are any steps...more

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Important Laws That Every Business Owner Should Follow

Navigating the laws of what a business will need to comply with is not an easy task for anyone considering opening and/or running a business. There are several laws that business owners will need to be mindful of when forming...more

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[Webinar] Leave Compliance Alphabet Soup: ADA/FMLA/WC - February 23rd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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Join FordHarrison St. Louis attorneys Karen Milner and Roy Smith as they discuss employer notice requirements and substantive obligations under the FMLA, ADA and worker’s compensation. Topics to be covered include: -...more

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DOL Workplace Posters: Same Requirements, Higher Consequences for Noncompliance

Most employers are familiar with the long-standing U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) requirement to post summaries of applicable federal labor and employment laws in the workplace. As a general matter, employers must place...more

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Local and State Law Updates: California and Oregon Issue New Posters

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As of January 2022, the State of California and the State of Oregon have issued new workplace posters and updated certification forms related to various labor laws. The materials addressed below are mandatory postings for all...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

House Passes Build Back Better Act, Here’s What Employers Need to Know as It Goes to Senate

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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) (H.R. 5376) by a vote of 220–213. Supported by the Biden Administration and congressional Democrats, the controversial bill heads to the Senate for...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Happy Thanksgiving and the Many Things for Which We Are Thankful – 2021 Edition

Many of us are understandably anxious to put another tumultuous year of the pandemic behind us. But before we sit down at the table to fill our plates and bellies to overflowing to celebrate the holiday, we can all find some...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Asking Applicants For Vax Status? Not So Fast, Employers.

I'm not sure the ADA will let you do that. There has been a lot in the news lately about job applicants who include their COVID-19 vaccination status on their resumes, employers who ask applicants for that information, and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Policy Matters Newsletter – September 2021

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A lot of relevant policy matters have happened over the past two weeks. We have seen significant progress on the dual-track infrastructure plan; this year’s legislative session in California came to a close, bringing heftier...more

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