Court Ruling: Sexual Orientation is Protected by Title VII
This week, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals became the second federal appellate court to rule that under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the word sex includes sexual orientation. The first was the Seventh Circuit, which ruled that sexual orientation is...
Do You Know Your Labor Audit Liability?
Is your organization at risk for penalties or sanctions in case of a labor audit? By answering the following questions, you can better identify your current labor audit liability. Are Your Timekeeping Procedures Sufficient? Are employee time and attendance records...
When an Employee’s Name Changes: Forms to Update
Q: Does an I-9 form need to be updated when an employee’s name changes? What about other forms? A: When an employee changes their legal name, you are not required to update their I-9. However, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recommends...
How to Comply with Fair Work Week Laws
Local and state governments across the country are considering legislation and regulation on employee scheduling. Seattle, New York City, Oregon, and San Francisco have already put rules in place, and others are expected to do so in the near future. The following is a...

