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Court challenge looms, but employers urged to prepare for new overtime rule

by Tammy Binford

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Sometimes employers' good deeds get rewarded

There is a common belief among defense lawyers who practice employment law and HR professionals who administer it that "no good deed goes unpunished." While that belief is common, it often is also mistaken, as the...

Oct 31, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Some ideas for performance evaluations as the pandemic continues

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt many facets of employment, including how managers and employees communicate about performance. Like last year, employers are struggling to decide how to assess employee...

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Staffing up during the pandemic: a few tips

Many employers were optimistic earlier in the year when the COVID-19 vaccination program ramped up in a big way and case counts seemed to be on the decline. Restrictions were eased, and light seemed to appear at the end...

Unions and a cup of joe to go: 3 Starbucks stores seek to unionize

As the labor shortage continues, employees at select Starbucks stores may become the first company-owned cafes in the U.S. to unionize. Employers are now on notice: Giving thanks can go a long way. Leverage of the labor...

Oct 31, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

‘Better late than never’ defense comes up snake eyes for casino

A casino was sued for allowing a sexually hostile work environment, allegedly created by a customer, to go unremedied for several months. When the employer finally took action, the harassment stopped, and it pleaded...

Oct 31, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Cutting-Edge HR

Survey highlights employer worries about exodus of talent. A survey from outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas Inc. shows 68% of companies are worried about an exodus of workers. Why? The researchers say 75% of...

Federal Watch

NLRB General Counsel announces priorities. Jennifer A. Abruzzo, General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), in August announced her offices priorities, including an examination of cases and subject...

HR Technology

CEO survey shows technology a priority. A new survey of CEOs from Fortune and Deloitte shows more than half of CEOs say innovation/new products or application of technology will be key to business success over the next...

Oct 31, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

It’s time to review your Oregon noncompete agreements

The 2021 Oregon legislative session imposed further limitations on noncompetition agreements. Before the law becomes effective on January 1, 2022, you should review your agreements to ensure they provide the best...

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Warning: Violence is third-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries

The Occupational Safety and Health Act’s (OSH Act) General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a safe and healthful work environment for all covered workers, which includes protecting them against workplace...

WA employers handed new pandemic reporting, notice, accommodation rules

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) recently filed emergency rules containing new reporting, notification, and accommodation requirements for Washington employers to follow during the COVID-19...

Rules changing soon for travelers trying to enter United States

Presidential proclamations banning travel to the United States from certain countries because of COVID-19 will be rescinded in November and replaced with new rules for international travelers. How we got here On...

Oct 25, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

U.S. firm's health insurance surcharge for unvaccinated draws interest in Canada, too

Employers have been trying to encourage employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Some paid bonuses. Others provided gift cards. What happens when rewards aren't enough? A U.S. employer recently announced a different...

Oct 25, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California · New York · Texas · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Workplace harassment? But they don't work for us!

Most employers are equipped to respond to employee allegations of harassment by coworkers or managers. There are added levels of difficulty, however, when they complain about harassment by a customer, contractor, or...

Oct 25, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California · New York · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

With OSHA enforcement heating up, taking breaks now even better idea

On September 1, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a memorandum (https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2021-09-01) establishing a new enforcement initiative to...

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