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ICE Extends Relaxed Requirements for Form I-9 to Sept. 19
Employers with entirely remote workforces as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have until Sept. 19 to take advantage of relaxed document inspection requirements for Form I-9 when onboarding new…
Puerto Rico Becomes First Jurisdiction to Adopt Law Against Workplace Bullying
In an unprecedented move, the governor of Puerto Rico signed into law HB 306 to prohibit workplace bullying. The law took effect immediately
New Mexico Implements Employer Reporting Rule for COVID-19 Cases
In addition to other measures New Mexico is taking to try to control the coronavirus pandemic, effective Aug. 5, the Occupational Health and Safety Bureau of the New Mexico Environment…
Legal Overview of How to Make Hiring and Promoting More Equitable
Employers eager to make hiring and promoting fairer for people of color should review Equal Employment Opportunity Commission initiatives and consent decrees for guidance.
Suspended 401(k) Matches Cause Cracks in Retirement Nest Eggs
Many employees are finding cracks in their retirement nest eggs, given the number of employers suspending matching contributions for 401(k) accounts. Pandemic-related guidance that eased hardship withdrawals from plan accounts…
Tips for HR on Coping with Crises
Let’s face it: 2020 has been a kick in the pants. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in novel challenges for everyone
Fluctuating Workweek May Apply to Those Who Work Overtime
Bed Bath & Beyond could use the fluctuating-workweek compensation method to comply with overtime compensation requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act even though workers almost always worked more than…
COVID-19 Pandemic Is Hitting Gen Z Hard. Find Ways to Connect
Members of Generation Z are being especially hard hit by COVID-19 and the lack of in-person workplace connections and collaboration. Employers are urged to get creative in finding ways to…
How to Build a Better Employee Handbook
Build a user-friendly employee handbook that employees will actually use