Posts Tagged ‘legal updates’
Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Workplace Investigations
Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Workplace Investigations Workplace investigations are important in today’s highly litigious workplace, but they can be tricky to execute properly. Building off of our January webinar, Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations, this presentation will help employers understand not only how to conduct an investigation, but how you can avoid common pitfalls. During this 60-minute…
Read MoreApril 2024 Legal Updates
April 2024 Legal Updates If you’re an existing ComplianceHR client, not only can you access these updates through the PolicySmart™ solution, but also robust links to learn more about each of these changes. However, if you are not a subscriber to our solutions, we are pleased to provide you with abbreviated April 2024 Legal Updates.…
Read MoreEssential New York Independent Contractor Issues
Essential New York Independent Contractor Issues Engaging an independent contractor seems like a quick and economic solution for many businesses, but this area of employment law presents many challenges, especially in New York. With state-specific determinations and tests, sweeping new statewide legislation, local laws, and endless pitfalls, it is increasingly more difficult for employers to…
Read MoreNavigating New Pay Transparency Policies
Navigating New Pay Transparency Policies: A look across the U.S. Coast-to-coast, states (and even some cities) have begun to implement pay transparency policies. While this employment law trend has noble objectives, like improving pay equity and employee trust, it also presents employers with new compliance pitfalls. When implementing pay transparency policies, organizations must consider potential…
Read MoreWhat Employers Need to Know About USERRA
What Employers Need to Know About USERRA Employers must navigate a wide range of labor and employment law policies to run their organizations compliantly. One area of employment law that is often overlooked, but increasingly important, is the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, known as USERRA. This law has no statute of limitations…
Read MoreMarch 2024 Legal Updates
March 2024 Legal Updates If you’re an existing ComplianceHR client, not only can you access these updates through the PolicySmart™ solution, but also robust links to learn more about each of these changes. However, if you are not a subscriber to our solutions, we are pleased to provide you with abbreviated March 2024 Legal Updates.…
Read MoreThink Before You Speak: Navigating Employee Leave Scenarios
Think Before You Speak: Navigating Employee Leave Scenarios The topic of employee leave is incredibly complex. Navigating this topic means understanding a multitude of national and state-specific requirements, situational policies, and specific compliance expectations for employers. It can feel impossible to understand all of the potential employee leave scenarios. During this 60-minute webinar, Rocio Blanco…
Read MoreWhat Would Overruling Chevron Mean for Employment Law?
What Would Overruling Chevron Mean for Labor and Employment Law? If you’re an employer, you likely struggle to comply with federal regulations issued by the DOL, NLRB, or the EEOC – especially when agency positions change. The Supreme Court in Loper may soon change the regulatory landscape by overruling the landmark Chevron decision. It is…
Read MoreFebruary 2024 Legal Updates
February 2024 Legal Updates If you’re an existing ComplianceHR client, not only can you access these updates through the PolicySmart™ solution, but also robust links to learn more about each of these changes. However, if you are not a subscriber to our solutions, we are pleased to provide you with abbreviated February 2024 Legal Updates.…
Read MoreConducting Effective Workplace Investigations
Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations Conducting an effective workplace investigation can be a daunting task. It’s critical to maintain objectivity, uncover important facts, and follow compliance and confidentiality procedures. Despite their complex nature, these investigations continue to be increasingly important in today’s highly litigious workplace. Organizations must not only protect workers’ rights to proper investigation, but…
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