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Tell Employees What Not to Wear This Summer
Summer dress code policies should encourage workers to wear comfortable clothing, which will boost morale, but should also include specific examples of what's inappropriate
Calif. Court Lacks Authority to Review Merits of Arbitration Award
A court can review the merits of an arbitration award only when the parties to the arbitration have agreed clearly, in writing, to such court review, the California Court of…
Labor Department Wants to Withdraw 2016 Persuader Rule
The Department of Labor will publish a request to withdraw the so-called new persuader rule
DOL to Modify H-1B Form, Proposes New Filing Fees
The Department of Labor intends to make changes to the labor condition application form that employers use when seeking to hire H-1B workers. DOL also aims to establish filing fees…
In Focus: Pride Month a Reminder of LGBTQ Workplace Issues
June unofficially is Pride Month for lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. It is a reminder of related workplace issues that have been at the forefront of employers’…
Don't Overlook 2018 Change in 'Affordability' Safe Harbor Percentage
The IRS recently announced the maximum share of income that employees can be required to pay under the Affordable Care Act's affordability provision, as adjusted annually for inflation. Employers should…
Calif. Lawmakers Approve Bill Limiting Immigration Worksite Raids, Audits
California employers may soon be pitted against federal immigration agencies seeking to conduct worksite enforcement actions now that the state Assembly has passed the Immigrant Worker Protection Act
Beyond H-1Bs: Are There Other Options for Foreign Applicants?
What are the options for those not selected for an H-1B visa?
Asking Applicants for Salary History May Soon Be Banned in California
California employers would be prohibited from asking job candidates for their salary history and would be required to disclose the pay scale for a position to candidates who request it,…
In Focus: DOL Fiduciary Rule Starts to Take Effect
​On June 9, many of the basic regulations in the Department of Labor's (DOL's) controversial fiduciary rule will take effect as part of a phased implementation that concludes on Jan.…