Things are looking up for employees and employers alike as the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available. However, there is a question as to whether an employer can make it mandatory for employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This simple answer is yes; they can.
How Should Businesses Respond If Employees Refuse To Come Back To Work?
Employers are experiencing some difficulty bringing their staff back into the workplace, as some employees refuse to come back into the workplace due to concern for their health and risk of exposure to COVID-19.
6 Tips on Engaging Employees During Uncertain Times
As we continue to move through uncharted territory, we wanted to provide you with some insights on how to communicate with your employees and tips on keeping them engaged during this unique time.
DOL Exemption Threshold Increase Goes Into Effect January 1, 2020
US Department of Labor announced on 9/24/19 a finalized rule increasing the earnings threshold necessary for employees to qualify as exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (“FLSA”) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.
The Form I-9 due to expire 08.31.19
“What’s an Employer to Do”? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) periodically revises the Form I-9 and has previously made it clear that employers must use a current version of that form. However, the current Form I-9 that is found on the USCIS’s website was last updated July 2017 and has an expiration date
7 Important Items & Laws Employers Should Know Going into 2019
State and local officials were quite busy in 2018, especially when it came to employee-related laws. There were changes in 27 states and several important municipalities that affect employers of all sizes. There are caveats to many of these laws so employers should make sure to take note about which laws apply to their organizations.
New York State Proposes Harassment Prevention Plan
New York state recently released a proposed model sexual harassment policy and a proposed model training program that can be used to comply with New York Labor Law Section 201-g, which requires that all employers either (i) use the model forms, or (ii) establish a policy and training program that meet the state’s minimum requirements.
What Steps Can an Employer Take to Prevent EEOC Charges?
You may already know that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), is an agency of the federal government, created by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), for purposes of interpreting and enforcing federal laws prohibiting discrimination. Federal laws prohibit an employer from discriminating against any applicant and/or employee based on race, color, religion,
Have Questions About Paid Family and Medical Leave?
Recently, the IRS released Notice 2018-71 which provides an in-depth Q & A on the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave. The tax credit applies for both 2018 and 2019 tax years. The topics within this Q & A are: Eligible Employers Family and medical leave Minimum paid requirements Calculating and claiming the
Trust in the Workplace = Success
In an age of constant change, company leaders are always seeking ways to be more agile and innovative. Yet, in this search for workplace balance and success, they frequently overlook the main component of success—employee trust. Trust is critical in meeting and responding to the pace of change that we’re seeing in today’s market. Bottom