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
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is studying the use of social media by employers and employees and how it affects protections from discrimination. It’s a timely and significant issue. A SHRM study shows over 75% of companies are using social networking sites to recruit candidates. Employers use social media for several different reasons: employee 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
Employees in Nova Scotia are entitled new benefits and protections, indicating the province is on its way to a more vibrant and prosperous economy. One good sign: workers earning minimum wage soon will see an increase in their wages. Effective April 1, 2014, Nova Scotia’s general minimum wage rate will increase to $10.40 per hour 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
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
