The EEOC has revised its rule on the “reasonable factors other than age” (RFOA) defense to “disparate impact” discrimination claims under the ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967). The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against people who are 40 years of age or older. In the context of the ADEA, disparate impact discrimination is Read more
Minimum wage increases are a hot topic today. New York is among many states where minimum wage-related labor law legislation is being considered. In fact, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) as of March 7th, 2012, 23 states introduced bills to raise the minimum wage during their 2012 legislative sessions. Minimum Wage Read more
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memo this March to guide field compliance officers and whistleblower investigative staff regarding employer practices that may discourage employee reports of injuries and violate whistleblower statutes. Specifically, the memo reminds OSHA enforcement officials that reporting a work-related injury or illness is a core employee right. Read more
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released its 2012 Occupational Outlook Handbook. It identifies the largest and fastest growing occupations for the next decade and provides insight into job characteristics. The handbook spotlights the top 20 occupations with the biggest projected change in employment. Occupations in the medical field have the highest growth rate, Read more
Nevada’s Labor Commissioner released the annual bulletins for the state’s minimum wage and daily overtime rates that will take effect July, 2012. The rates will remain unchanged from last year. The minimum wage for employees who receive qualified health benefits from their employers will remain at $7.25 per hour. The minimum wage rate for employees Read more
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline is designed to receive reports from employees and the public regarding misconduct affecting the programs and operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Examples of allegations that should be reported to the OIG include: Employee corruption involving bribery, embezzlement, espionage and smuggling DHS program fraud and/or Read more
A recent survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that employees who feel valued at work are more likely to report better mental and physical health including higher levels of engagement, satisfaction, and motivation. This is compared to those who do not feel valued at work by their employers. The study was conducted online Read more
A bill raising the Massachusetts minimum wage cleared the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development last week. This move will likely create a vote in the Senate on the first Massachusetts minimum wage hike in four years. Senate Bill 951 calls for a minimum wage increase in July 2012 to $9.50 per hour and an Read more
Compliance Poster Company has created new Indiana Smoking is Prohibited entrance signs as required by the state’s new non smoking law. The new law prohibits smoking in public places, places of employment, in certain state vehicles and within 8 feet of a public entrance to a public place or place of employment effective July 1, Read more
Facebook provides people with a great way to get in touch and stay in touch with friends and relatives and communicate with people all around the world. Businesses also use Facebook to communicate with customers, advertise their products and services, and grow their business. The social media site clearly provides the employer, employee, or prospect Read more
