APPLIES TO All Employers and Employees EFFECTIVE June 30, 2014 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 In a landmark ruling on June 30, 2014, the Supreme Court ruled in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby that for-profit employers with religious objections may opt out of providing contraceptive coverage to employees under the Affordable Care Act for religious reasons. […]
Deadline for California Employers to Update CFRA “Notice B” Approaching
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On July 1, 2015, the “Joint Notice for Family Care and Medical Leave (CFRA Leave) and Pregnancy Disability Leave” notice becomes effective. California employers with over 50 employees must post this notice in a visibly conspicuous area on company property. Published by the California Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing, this new “Joint Notice” effectively acts as an update to the “Notice B” poster released in November of 2012.
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Preparing for New Paid Sick Leave Law – Notice and Record Requirements
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Many employers are aware that California’s new mandatory paid sick leave requires changes in their practices, but are not quite sure of the full extent of the requirements they must meet to be compliant with the law. With the July 1, 2015 deadline for employers to begin providing paid sick leave benefits fast approaching, employers should be aware of the regulations regarding posting, notice, and recordkeeping.
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EEOC Proposes Rule on Interpretation of ADA for Employer Wellness Programs
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on April 20, 2015, effecting the application of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to employer wellness programs.
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Changing Climate Requires Greater Planning for Occupational Heat Exposure
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Average global temperatures have risen all across the United States. Seven of the top 10 hottest years in the United States have occurred since 1998. As record-breaking high temperatures and blistering heat waves increase, it has become crucial for employers to plan for occupational heat exposure sooner in the season rather than later.
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How to Handle Religious Holiday Requests
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With spring comes many religious holiday observances likely to affect your business. How would you handle an employee’s request to have Good Friday or Passover off?
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Osha Form 300A Posting Deadline
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Employers with over 10 employees are required to maintain a yearly log of work-related injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) additionally requires employers to post this log of 2014 work-related injuries and illnesses on OSHA Form 300A.
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CA Supreme Court Rules Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements Enforceable
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The California Supreme Court has recently ruled that class action waivers contained in arbitration agreements are enforceable. These arbitration agreements with class action waivers create guidelines where an employer would only engage in individual arbitration with each employee bringing a claim against the employer, rather than employees banding together to bring one class action suit against the employer.
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Supreme Court Rules Businesses Can Opt Out of Providing Contraceptives for Religious Reasons
/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEaseAPPLIES TO All Employers and Employees EFFECTIVE June 30, 2014 QUESTIONS? Contact HR On-Call (888) 378-2456 In a landmark ruling on June 30, 2014, the Supreme Court ruled in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby that for-profit employers with religious objections may opt out of providing contraceptive coverage to employees under the Affordable Care Act for religious reasons. […]
California Minimum Wage Increases July 1, 2014
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The California minimum wage will increase to $9.00 per hour on July 1, 2014. This increase will impact exempt and non-exempt employees, commissioned inside salespersons, payroll processing, and may have a further financial impact upon the organization.
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U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Model COBRA and CHIP Notices
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May 2, 2014
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced updates to model notices that employers, who offer single employer health plans under federal guidelines and have twenty or more employees, must provide to their employees who receive health care benefits. These include a notice provided at the start of employment and a notice at the end of employment, informing employees of their eligibility to continue and later purchase, health insurance coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
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