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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...
New York State Minimum Wage Changes for 2016
The end of 2015 is only two months away, so it's time to start thinking about impactful changes coming next year. The one that may affect your business the most is regarding the minimum wage, because there is not just one change coming, but three New York State...
Dogs in the Workplace Policy
Several articles have been written in recent years about the benefits of employees bringing their dogs to the office. While it can boost employee morale and increase production, it obviously opens up other issues that need to be addressed in order to maintain a safe,...
