Entries by ManagEase

New Jersey: Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana Use Expanded

APPLIES TO All Employers with NJ Employees EFFECTIVE March 27, 2018 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 Although New Jersey has legalized medical marijuana use since 2010, a recent executive order greatly expands the conditions for which individuals may apply for medical marijuana.  Previously, medical marijuana was approved to treat specified conditions, such as cancer, […]

New York: Anti-Sexual Harassment Laws Significantly Expanded

APPLIES TO All Employers with NY Employees EFFECTIVE Varies; See below QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 With the state budget bill for the 2019 fiscal year comes a package of new anti-sexual harassment laws.  Recently signed on April 12, 2018, the provisions of these laws, their impact on the workplace, and their effective dates […]

Washington: Domestic Violence Leave Law Amended to Include Safety Accommodations

APPLIES TO All Employers with WA Employees EFFECTIVE June 7, 2018 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 Washington’s existing Domestic Violence Leave law was recently amended to require employers to provide reasonable safety accommodations to employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Specifically, employers must consider an individual’s request for a […]

Washington: New “Ban-the-Box” Law Prevents Pre-Qualification Criminal Inquiries

APPLIES TO All Employers with WA Employees EFFECTIVE June 7, 2018 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 Effective June 7, 2018, the Washington Fair Chance Act (the “Act”) imposes new “ban-the-box” requirements on employers.  Employers may not obtain information about an applicant’s criminal history before the employer has determined the applicant is otherwise qualified, among […]

May Updates

APPLIES TO Varies EFFECTIVE Varies QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 This Short List addresses the following topics: EEO-1 Deadline Delayed to June 1, 2018 IRS Issues Guidance on Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Veteran Hiring Benchmark Lowered for 2018 IRS Rolls Back 2018 HSA Contribution Limit Change U.S. DOL Launches Payroll Audit Pilot Program […]

U.S. DOL Announces New Payroll Audit Pilot Program

APPLIES TO All FLSA-Covered Employers EFFECTIVE Pending QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 On March 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a new pilot program: the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (“PAID”) program.  The PAID program’s primary objectives are to expedite resolution of wage and hour claims, improve employer FLSA compliance, and facilitate […]

Immigration Update: H1-B Premium Process Suspension and Petition Document Requirements for Third-Party Worksites; Power of Attorney Signatures Prohibited

APPLIES TO All Employers EFFECTIVE Varies; See Below QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 The USCIS has announced a number of updates regarding foreign work visas and signatures on immigration documents. Employers who are in the process of, or otherwise intend to hire, foreign workers should review these updates carefully.

California: Federal Arbitration Act Unenforceable in Employment Contracts for Employees Transporting Goods Outside the State

APPLIES TO Employers with CA Employees EFFECTIVE February 23, 2018 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 A California Court of Appeal recently stated that the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) is unenforceable in employment contracts for employees who engage in interstate or foreign transportation, regardless of whether the employer is in the transportation […]