Helping Employers in Employment Law Matters and Labor Relations
The EEOC is filing lawsuits like crazy and proud of it. We are talking a 50% increase over last year! Of the 143 cases filed, 25 were “systemic lawsuits,” ones where the discrimination alleged has a broad impact on an … Read More
With the goal of attracting more workers to the Bay State, a compromise bill has been drafted to address pay equity. The Frances Perkins Workplace Act (named after the first woman to serve as US Labor Secretary) will strengthen the … Read More
Much of what happens in life, also happens in the workplace. The good, the bad and the ugly–violence. In many states, overall violent incidents are up, and many episodes take place at work. What should an employer do? California is … Read More
Acting with uncharacteristic speed, the EEOC released proposed rules for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), summarized here. Prior to the PWFA, pregnancy was not considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and even some pregnancy-related medical … Read More
Before you pack away your white clothes (old rule!) and fire up the grill, take a minute to appreciate your workforce–and the work you do to keep things humming. As you know, Labor Day was enacted to honor workers nationwide. … Read More
Last Friday, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made it much easier for a union to organize. How much easier? Rolling off a log easier. The Cemex case sets a new standard for when and how employers must recognize a … Read More
New laws often take effect July 1 and the poster solicitations come fast and furious. We got two last week. As we always say: you do not have to buy, just comply! State and federal mandatory posters are free–see the … Read More
Do you have a policy on: social media? personal conduct? confidentiality of workplace investigations? non-disparagement? cell phone use (camera too)? conflict of interst? Well, the NLRB believes these policies may contain “over-broad work rules that chill employees’ exercise of their … Read More
Feeling the heat? You are not alone. The U.S. does not have a federal standard on workplace heat safety–yet. Last week, President Biden announced the “Department of Labor (DOL) to issue the first-ever Hazard Alert for heat, and DOL will … Read More
GOOD NEWS YOU SAY? What a delight to share information that could make life easier for employers! On July 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a streamlined, “alternative procedure” and a new I9 form. The new form … Read More
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), nonexempt employees are entitled to minimum wage and overtime for all hours worked over 40 hours a work week. For great information on classifying employees as exempt or nonexempt, please refer to … Read More