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Workplace Harassment 101

by Daniel Deacon in Human Resources, Legal. Posted July 27, 2017

One lesson companies of all sizes can learn from the sexual harassment claims that Uber is facing is that an employer needs to set clear restrictions on harassment and make a conscious effort to hold employees accountable to those workplace standards. In particular, sexual harassment has been a significant issue in the workplace since men ...

Walking The E-Verify Tightrope: The Balance Between Compliance And Avoiding Discrimination Claims

by Natasha Banks in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal. Posted July 11, 2017

Here’s the skinny: the Trump administration wants to make E-Verify mandatory for all employers. The electronic database that immediately confirms an individual’s eligibility to work in the United States has been promoted as a necessary step in the ramp-up to heightened immigration enforcement, which is a major focus of the new administration. President Trump’s first ...

Workplace Violence Occurring At Alarming Rate: Time For Employers To Be Proactive

by Travis Vance in Human Resources, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted June 27, 2017

It’s a news headline we’ve seen too often, including several times in recent weeks: another disgruntled employee or former employee has entered the workplace and killed or injured coworkers. What can you do to minimize the chances that your workplace will suffer such a tragedy? Employers Should Avoid “Wait-And-See” Approach Often the employee assailant previously ...

A New Trend — States Banning Questions Regarding Salary

by Jordan Schwartz in Human Resources, Legal. Posted May 24, 2017

In light of the current political climate and the corresponding lack of legislation being enacted at the federal level, some of the more liberal states and localities have begun to take matters into their own hands and enact their own legislation. One trend that is starting to gain significant momentum is in the field of ...

Minimum Wage Raise in California

by Nation's Restaurant News in Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Lodging. Posted April 1, 2016

It’s official: California goes for $15 minimum wage raise Some may say the minimum wage raise is inevitable. Of course there are staunch opinions on both sides raising very challenging issues. “Gov. Jerry Brown [of California] announced a landmark deal between lawmakers and union leaders that would increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 an ...

Wage and Hour Woes

by Fisher Phillips in Human Resources. Posted March 31, 2016

Wage and hour woes in the hospitality industry Andria Ryan of Fisher & Phillips provides an in-depth look at the wage and hour woes including penalities and areas known for violations. Are you prepared for an unannounced visit from the DOL? There are a number of areas that are of particular concern regarding the hospitality ...

Big Changes Are Coming to Overtime Laws in 2016

by Wilson Elser in Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Legal, Lodging. Posted March 30, 2016

“On March 13, 2014, President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum directing the United States Department of Labor (DOL) to update the regulations regarding white-collar workers. In June 2015, the DOL announced its proposed regulations, which call for sweeping changes that would more than double the minimum annual salary employers must pay white-collar employees (from $23,660 ...

Attention California Employers: New Employment Laws Affecting Your Business Take Effect on January 1, 2016

by Buchalter in Human Resources, Legal. Posted December 29, 2015

by Paul L. Bressan and Louise Truong In past years the Governor of California has enacted new laws related to employment that place additional burdens on employers, while granting additional rights to employees. This year is no exception. Although there is some minimal relief to employers, Governor Brown has enacted a number of employee-friendly laws, ...