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Gossip in the Workplace – is it a Big Deal?
Is office gossip getting out of hand at your business? Gossip in the workplace can quickly become harmful to your business and your workers, so it’s best to take a comprehensive approach and respond quickly to complaints. When possible, be proactive. Here are a few...
White Collar Overtime Exemptions: Status Update
The proposed changes to the white collar overtime exemptions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are looming large in the minds of many employers. These rules, proposed in June 2015 and expected to be finalized sometime in 2016, would more than double the salary...
Can Employers Require Flu Shots?
'Tis the season! As temperatures fall, the risk of illness rises. This is the time of year that many physicians recommend getting the flu vaccine. But some people are concerned about coming to a workplace where co-workers may have not been vaccinated for the flu. Can...
Holiday Pay Laws
Q: Am I required to pay overtime to employees who work on holidays? A: Whether you pay extra for work done on holidays is up to you. There are no federal holiday pay laws that requires an employer to pay extra for work on holidays. However, some states, such as...
New York Leave Laws
Employers should be aware and well-informed of the more often-used leave laws like sick leave or Family Medical Leave, but other leave laws will arise with regard to jury duty, witness leave, and voting rights. Please see the New York leave laws below to ensure you...
Legal Marijuana and the Workplace
Colorado, Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. have all legalized the recreational use of marijuana in recent years, and the trend may be continuing in the years to come. If you are an employer in one of those states, or in a state where marijuana could be...
I-9 Verification for Remote Employees
Have you hired some new employees who live and will work out of state? I-9 verification for remote employees can be a challenge. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires that all documents required for the I-9 must be viewed in their original...
FMLA and ADA Obligations and Opportunities
When an employee has a medical condition and needs some leave time or other job adjustments, they are often protected by two separate and distinct federal labor laws: the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The purpose of...
