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Nevada Enacts Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act and Requires Immediate Compliance with Notice Obligations

06/15/17

On June 2, 2017, Nevada enacted the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act, making it is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to: (1) refuse to provide a reasonable accommodation to a female employee or applicant for a condition relating to pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition; and (2) to take adverse action against, or deny an employment opportunity to, an otherwise qualified female employee or applicant due to a request for, or use of, a reasonable accommodation.  The Act also requires affected employers to immediately provide employees three distinct written or electronic notices.  
Wednesday, June 14, 2017/Author: Andaika Jean-Noel/Number of views (11039)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Nevada

Quarter Close is Coming!

06/15/17

The quarter will be closing soon. Now is the time to review the following reminders and provide updates to your payroll services representative at least 3 business days prior to the last day of the quarter to avoid costly amendments. Click here to view penalties and interest that may be applicable if information is not provided timely
Tuesday, June 13, 2017/Author: Andaika Jean-Noel/Number of views (8760)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Bulletin News
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Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2017

06/15/17

Several states, cities, and counties will be increasing their minimum wage rates effective July 1st, 2017.  Please see the attached chart outlining the upcoming changes. Several jurisdictions the rate of pay depends on the size of the employer and/or work location of the employees, and you will have to update your employees rates as needed to ensure you remain in compliance.  Please contact your HR Business Partner or Payroll Service Representative with any questions on these increases.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017/Author: Andaika Jean-Noel/Number of views (9951)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Bulletin News

Rhode Island Employer’s Refusal to Hire Medical Marijuana User Violates State Law

06/15/17

The Rhode Island Superior Court holds that an employer cannot refuse to hire a medical marijuana cardholder, even if the individual admittedly would not pass the employer’s pre-employment drug test required of all applicants.
Monday, June 12, 2017/Author: Andaika Jean-Noel/Number of views (9977)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Rhode Island

New York City Limits Fast Food and Retail Employers’ Scheduling Flexibility

06/15/17

The New York City Council passed the “Fair Workplace” legislative package, which regulates scheduling for fast food and retail employees.  Comprised of multiple separate bills, the legislation acts mostly to restrict fast food and retail employers’ ability to create and modify employee schedules. It also imposes penalties for employer violations, and requires fast food employers to pay specified premiums for scheduling variations that are made outside a delineated time frame.  
Monday, June 12, 2017/Author: Andaika Jean-Noel/Number of views (8576)/Comments (0)/
Categories: New York

California Employers Should Reevaluate Their Criminal Background Check Practices before July 1, 2017

06/15/17

The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) finalized new regulations limiting the ability of employers to consider criminal history when making employment decisions.

Monday, June 12, 2017/Author: Andaika Jean-Noel/Number of views (9603)/Comments (0)/
Categories: California

June’s MyLife Newsletter for Worksite Employees

06/15/17

June’s MyLife newsletter just landed in your employees’ inboxes today! The email highlights helpful tips for living summer to the max – from enjoying weekends to getting ahead at work. It also leads employees to a $250 sweepstakes!

Monday, June 12, 2017/Author: Andaika Jean-Noel/Number of views (8697)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Bulletin News
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Complimentary Webinar - Managing Leaves of Absence; How Much Leave is Enough?

06/15/17

Few areas of employment law cause as much frustration for employers as the lack of a definitive answer to the question of how much leave must be provided to employees who need leave for medical reasons under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar state laws.  
Wednesday, May 31, 2017/Author: Andaika Jean-Noel/Number of views (10648)/Comments (0)/

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