Entries by ManagEase

July Updates

APPLIES TO Varies EFFECTIVE Varies QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 This Short List addresses the following topics: EEO-1 Reporting Deadline Extended Again! New Federal Sexual Orientation Protection Resources CFAA Violations Only Extend to Unauthorized Access, Not Improper Intent Sixth Circuit: HR Employees May Engage in Protected Activity in Their Regular Duties California: Owner’s Individual Wage […]

IMPORTANT! Minimum Wage Changes Starting July 1st

APPLIES TO As Indicated EFFECTIVE July 1, 2021, as indicated QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 On July 1, 2021, minimum wage will increase in states and localities across the country. Although not a comprehensive list, the following are key areas to review.

EEOC Updates Vaccination Rules – Again

APPLIES TO All Employers EFFECTIVE May 28, 2021 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its “What You Should Know” guidance about COVID-19. Specifically, Section K addressing COVID-19 vaccinations was updated with current information and expanded explanations on required versus voluntary vaccine policies, managing accommodations based on […]

IMPORTANT! California: Cal/OSHA Update for COVID-19 Working Requirements

APPLIES TO All Employers with CA Employees EFFECTIVE June 17, 2021 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 Cal/OSHA finally (finally) updated its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) rules. After multiple revisions, they now align with CDC guidelines and the reopening of the economy. The new rules were set to go into effect on June 28, 2021, […]

Los Angeles County, CA: Paid Vaccine Leave, Under Specific Circumstances

APPLIES TO All Private Employers with LA County Employees EFFECTIVE January 1, 2021 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 An urgency ordinance adopted on May 18, 2021 requires private employers to provide paid vaccine leave under specific circumstances. The ordinance is effective immediately, applies retroactively to January 1, 2021, and remains in effect until August […]

Santa Clara County, CA: Mandatory Employee Vaccine Tracking

APPLIES TO All Individuals and Businesses in Santa Clara County EFFECTIVE May 18, 2021 and June 21, 2021 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 On May 18, 2021, Santa Clara County issued an emergency order requiring businesses to document the vaccination status of all personnel working in the County. The short-lived order was partially rescinded […]

Massachusetts: Emergency Paid Sick Leave Now in Effect!

APPLIES TO All Employers with MA Employees EFFECTIVE May 28, 2021 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 H. 3702, as amended by H. 3771, requires employers to provide 40 hours of emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) to full-time employees, with separate prorated calculations for part-time (i.e., work less than 40 hrs./wk.) and variable hour employees. […]

Michigan: Updates MIOSHA’s COVID-19 Rules

APPLIES TO All Employers with MI Employees EFFECTIVE May 24, 2021 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) recently updated its COVID-19 rules to remove the remote working requirement and most masking and social distancing requirements for fully vaccinated employees.

Montana: New Bills Pave the Way for Recreational Marijuana Use

APPLIES TO All Employers with MT Employees EFFECTIVE As Indicated QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 Last November, Montana voted to legalize recreational marijuana. Two new bills are now being implemented to allow adults to legally possess and recreationally use marijuana. These new bills incorporate some protections for employees who use marijuana in compliance with […]