Minnesota’s governor has signed legislation raising the state’s minimum wage to $9.50 by 2016. This is a landmark increase because it has been a whooping 9+ years since the last increase in 2005. Currently, the minimum wage sits at $5.25 per hour for employees of small employers and $6.15 per hour for employees of large Read more
Effective April 20, 2014, all employers in the City of Philadelphia are required to provide written notice of the recently enacted Pregnancy Accommodation Rights Law. This notice must be provided to new employees at commencement of employment. Ideally, the notice would be included in an employee handbook or other form of hiring package. As for Read more
Recently, the Arizona Department of Economic Security released an updated Unemployment Insurance Notice. Per an official at the agency, the changes are mandatory in nature and represent important information employees need to know. One of the most notable changes is the recent addition of online filing. Affected individuals may now open or reopen a claim Read more
On June 2nd through the 6th OSHA encourages a “stand-down” for fall prevention to raise awareness among employers and workers about the hazards associated with falls while on the job. It should come as no surprise the national pledge is directed toward the construction industry, where deaths resulting from falls are high. According to Dr. Read more
New York City’s Earned Sick Leave Act takes effect in just 11 days. Under the Act, NYC employers with five (5) or more employees must provide paid sick leave. Additionally, employers with one (1) or more domestic workers must provide paid sick leave and employers with four (4) and fewer employees must provide unpaid sick Read more
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 employers are prohibited from discriminating against individuals because of religious affiliation. These protections extend to terms and conditions of employment such as hiring, firing and promotion status, to name a few. The Act also includes the requirement to reasonably accommodate the religious practices of an Read more
Understanding basic coverage and compliance information on equal employment opportunity laws and regulations which are enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) doesn’t have to be complicated. The OFCCP enforces three (3) equal employment opportunity laws which include Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Read more
Recently, the Ontario Ministry of Labour launched an advertising campaign designed to better inform workers of their rights under the following Acts: Employment Standards Pay Equity Occupational Health and Safety Labour Relations The mass campaign is designed to ensure vulnerable workers understand and have access to information covered in the Acts. Did you know? Employees Read more
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
