Sure…you thought working in the construction industry was one of the most hazardous jobs, but hospitals also have serious hazards such as lifting and moving patients, needlesticks, slips, trips and falls. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the likelihood of injury or illness resulting from days away from work is higher in Read more
Recently, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) published proposed amendments to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) regulations. The rulemaking action seeks to clarify portions of the existing regulation and bring relevant portions of it into alignment with the federal FMLA, thereby creating more consistency between the two laws. The proposed amendments Read more
In the first part of 2014, Philadelphia’s Mayor Michael Nutter enacted amendments to the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance. The amendments further strengthen the ordinance making it unlawful for employers to discriminate based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Additionally, employers are required to provide pregnant employees with reasonable accommodations such as restroom breaks and Read more
Recently the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed substantial amendments to the San Francisco Police Code by restricting use of criminal records by covered employers. Restriction with regard to employer inquiries about criminal records is widely termed “ban the box”. The Ban the Box Movement continues to gain momentum as states, cities and counties recognize Read more
Paid and unpaid sick leave laws are part of a growing trend that allows employees time off to recover from their own illness or to care for a sick family member. Currently, Jersey City, New York City, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, the state of Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. have all passed sick leave laws, often Read more
Effective July 1, 2014 employers in Ontario Canada will be required to provide basic occupational health and safety awareness and training to both workers and supervisors (Ontario Regulation 297/13). Employers should begin preparing for the effective date keeping the below requirements in mind. As specified under the Act, training for workers must be conducted as Read more
