The Department of Labor has issued mandatory changes that impact the states of Idaho and Louisiana, which take effect in March 2017.

The Department of Labor has issued mandatory changes that impact the states of Idaho and Louisiana, which  take effect in March 2017.

The Wage and Hour Center of Excellence (COE) can now perform wage and hour assessments and consultations based on your answers to a 25 question pay practices questionnaire. Click on the title of the article title to learn more.
 

April’s MyLife newsletter is being sent to your employees today. This month’s content covers how to get better sleep, master new skills for work, give back to the community and take charge of spending.  It also highlights iLearn and the Work-Life Employee Assistance Program. 

We previously reported that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important ruling with implications for employers nationwide.  The court ruled that that employers who include a liability waiver in background check disclosure and consent forms provided to prospective employees willfully violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).  This update serves as a reminder of the importance of using a compliant background check consent form.   

Maine passed An Act to Delay the Implementation of Certain Portions of the Marijuana Legalization Act, delaying the effective date of most of the state’s recreational marijuana law until February 1, 2018. Among the provisions delayed are the anti-discrimination provisions, which prohibit employers from taking action against employees who consume marijuana “outside the employer’s property.” 

We previously announced the beginning of a comprehensive compliance webcast series covering a wide range of topics that impact your company. Follow the link above for additional information, including instructions to register for our first webcast on April 28, 2017; President Trump – The First 100 Days and Beyond.