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Employees Must Be Compensated for Computer Boot-Up Time
Over 300 call center representatives were entitled to pay for time devoted to booting up their work computers and launching software before they clock in, the 10th
Termination for Absenteeism Might Have Been Pretext for Discrimination
While an employer’s reason for firing an employee, such as absenteeism, may appear to be a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason, if it conflicts with an employer’s
Ontario Government Grants Workers Right to Disconnect
As many people work from home to avoid the risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government has passed legislation to help workers disconnect from their
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate for 2022
The standard mileage rate that businesses use to pay tax-free reimbursements to employees who drive their own cars for business will be cents per mile in 2022, up
Biden’s 2022 Immigration Agenda Includes Trump’s Proposals
The Biden administration’s latest regulatory plans reveal that it will continue to move on Trump-era proposals to reform the H-1B visa program for professional workers,
Kellogg Workers Reach Agreement with Company, Strike Ends
Workers at Kellogg Company reached an agreement, ending an 11-week strike, the union representing the employees announced Dec. 21
Philadelphia Ban on Pre-Hire Marijuana Testing Takes Effect Jan 1
Requiring a prospective employee to submit to pre-employment marijuana testing as a condition of employment will soon be prohibited in Philadelphia
Florida Issues Emergency Rule and FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccine Directive
A new law in Florida prohibits private employers from imposing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate unless they allow workers to opt out for certain reasons. While several
Offer Letters: Start Employment Relationships Off Right
Offer letters can set the right tone for the employment relationship—or they can lead to disappointment, frustration and even litigation
Time to Review COVID-19 Vaccination-or-Testing ETS Compliance Steps
Now that the emergency temporary standard (ETS) has been revived by a 6th