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Summer is Here! Protect Yourself From the Heat

by Gabby Molinolo in Human Resources, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted July 20, 2017

With summer upon the Northern Hemisphere, the first heat waves have already caused disruptions. Excessive heat watches have been issued for southwestern US states and southern UK. While the range of temperatures are vastly different in both areas (43 C in the US compared to 33 C in the UK), it’s important to keep in mind that individuals ...

“Civil” War At The Workplace: Enforcing Civility Rules In Light Of Federal Roadblocks

by Christopher Alvarez in Human Resources, Legal. Posted July 18, 2017

Almost everyone would agree they prefer to work in a civil and respectful environment. Because of this, many employers have developed policies and training sessions to promote civil and respectful behavior in the workplace. This seems like a logical move, particularly because there exists an obligation to protect employees from illegal harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. ...

Is Your Company’s Hurricane Plan Ready?

by David Barron in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal. Posted July 13, 2017

With the first tropical storm of the season bearing down on the Gulf Coast, it is a good time to dust off your HR Department’s Hurricane Plan and make sure it is up to date. If you don’t have one, it is an even better time to put one together. Attachedis Cozen O’Connor’s HR Guide for ...

Walking The E-Verify Tightrope: The Balance Between Compliance And Avoiding Discrimination Claims

by Natasha Banks in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal. Posted July 11, 2017

Here’s the skinny: the Trump administration wants to make E-Verify mandatory for all employers. The electronic database that immediately confirms an individual’s eligibility to work in the United States has been promoted as a necessary step in the ramp-up to heightened immigration enforcement, which is a major focus of the new administration. President Trump’s first ...

Workplace Violence Occurring At Alarming Rate: Time For Employers To Be Proactive

by Travis Vance in Human Resources, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted June 27, 2017

It’s a news headline we’ve seen too often, including several times in recent weeks: another disgruntled employee or former employee has entered the workplace and killed or injured coworkers. What can you do to minimize the chances that your workplace will suffer such a tragedy? Employers Should Avoid “Wait-And-See” Approach Often the employee assailant previously ...

A New Trend — States Banning Questions Regarding Salary

by Jordan Schwartz in Human Resources, Legal. Posted May 24, 2017

In light of the current political climate and the corresponding lack of legislation being enacted at the federal level, some of the more liberal states and localities have begun to take matters into their own hands and enact their own legislation. One trend that is starting to gain significant momentum is in the field of ...

Employment Taxes: A Look at Changing Enforcement Patterns

by James Malone in Human Resources, Legal. Posted March 23, 2017

Roughly seventy percent of the federal government’s revenues come from employment taxes, including FICA and income taxes withheld from employees’ wages. Consequently, threats to that source are taken quite seriously. All employers need to be aware of the significant changes in employment tax enforcement that have increased the risks faced by the non-compliant. Traditional Employment ...

How ‘Ban-the-Box’ Ordinances Complicate Hiring at Hotels

by Elliott Mest in Human Resources, Legal. Posted March 8, 2017

Beginning Jan. 22, Los Angeles enacted the Fair Chance Ordinance, a so-called “ban-the-box” law that prevents employers from investigating the criminal histories of potential employees before submitting a conditional offer of employment. The goal of the law is to evaluate potential employees without acknowledging criminal history, but it also complicates the employment process. Michelle Sumner, ...

The Future of Noncompetition Agreements in Massachusetts and Beyond

by Tracy Waugh in Human Resources, Legal. Posted February 13, 2017

The landscape of employee noncompetition agreements is in flux: most states allow such agreements and many states have enacted legislation that governs them. In Massachusetts, the legislature has considered proposed noncompete bills in each of the past eight years, but has yet to enact any such legislation. On January 20, 2017, a new noncompete bill ...

Employers Required to Use New Form I-9

by Andrea Kirshenbaum in Human Resources, Legal. Posted January 30, 2017

As of January 22, 2017, employers are required to use the new Form I-9 issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A link to the new form can be found here. Employers who fail to use the updated form can be subject to fines and penalties, which nearly doubled in 2016 (the minimum ...

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