The official end of the national health emergency
What does the official end of the national health emergency mean to employers?
The Biden Administration announced an official end to the COVID-19…
Employee can now disparage the company
I heard that my employee can now disparage the company - is that really true?
Yes - to a certain extent. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)…
1099 Employees
Our company uses a lot of "1099 employees." I was recently told that's not permissible. What's the deal?
By definition, someone receiving a 1099 is not…
What is meant by “ban the box?”
Ban the Box is an expression used to limit employment application questions that seek information about criminal histories, unless such an inquiry is…
Pay rates are a private matter – right?
Wrong! Many employers mistakenly believe that what an individual earns is a private matter and shouldn’t be discussed with other employees. Some employers…
Supreme Court rulings about overtime
Why did the Supreme Court just rule that someone earning in excess of $200,000/year is entitled to overtime?
What is the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
Beginning on June 27, 2023, employers, with 15 or more qualified employees, will need to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who…
Do HIPAA privacy laws protect workers’ health information in workplace
The simple answer is no. HIPAA is one of the most misunderstood laws. Everyone is used to signing HIPAA privacy documents at the doctor’s office and,…
The CROWN Act in America – what is it and what does it mean for an employer’s dress code?
No, the CROWN Act does not mean the United States is switching its governmental model to a monarchy anytime soon - but it does mean that employers need to…
