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August Updates

August 2, 2016/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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This HR Alert addresses the following topics:

Legislation Aimed to Ease the Upcoming Federal Overtime Exemption Regulations
OSHA Posting Requirement Extended to November 1, 2016
Department of Labor Increases Civil Penalties for Violations of Law
IRS Clarifies Tax Treatment of Wellness Reimbursements and Incentives
EEOC Updates Equal Pay Data Rule, Requires More Detailed EEO-1 Reporting for 2017
California: Public Works Contractors and Subcontractors Must Submit Certified Payroll Records Again
District of Columbia: Guide Regarding Transgender Workers Published
Nevada: REMINDER – Workplace Posters Changed July 1, 2016
New Jersey: “Marital Status” Refers to All Types of Marital Status
New York City, New York: Single-Occupant Restrooms Must be Labeled Gender-Neutral

Ninth Circuit States Employers Must Include Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits Payments in Overtime Calculation

July 5, 2016/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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June 2, 2016

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Offering a flexible benefits plan is an oft-cited tool for organizations to improve employee satisfaction, recruitment, and retention. However, employers should be very careful when designing benefits plans that permit cash-in-lieu of payments, as the City of San Gabriel discovered in a recent case.

San Diego, CA Approves Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Increase

July 5, 2016/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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NOTE: San Diego’s paid sick leave ordinance was amended shortly after becoming effective. Be sure to check out our Alert regarding the amended ordinance.

San Diego joins a number of other California cities in implementing its own paid sick leave and minimum wage ordinance. The ordinance was approved by San Diego voters on June 7, 2016, and goes into effect once the election results are certified (expected to be no later than July 7, 2016).

San Diego’s paid sick leave expands upon the statewide paid sick leave (“PSL”) law in several areas. Key provisions of the PSL ordinance include:

Workplace Posting Deadlines for July 1, 2016

June 24, 2016/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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July 1, 2016

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A number of minimum wage and/or specific paid sick leave ordinances go into effect in July, just one week away. Employers should check the table below for some imminent deadlines for workplace postings.

Ninth Circuit States Federal Rounding Regulation Does Not Require Employees to Gain or Break Even

June 10, 2016/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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All Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho,
Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington Employers

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May 2, 2016

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stated in Corbin v. Time Warner Entertainment Advance/Newhouse Partnership (“TWEAN”) that the federal rounding regulation for timekeeping, versus actual time worked, does not require employees to gain or break even over each pay period. Rather, the regulation is intended to calculate wages such that they average out over the long term. In Corbin, an employee argued that he had wrongfully been deducted minutes of compensable time as a result of the rounding system.

June Updates

June 10, 2016/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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This HR Alert addresses the following topics:

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Contraceptive Coverage Decisions
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Revises Statute of Limitations on Constructive Discharge Claims
EEOC Doubles Poster Violation Penalty Fine
EEOC Provides Guide for Using Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation under ADA
California Businesses Now Have Time to Fix Accessibility ADA Violations
California Paid Sick Leave Coverage Expanded to In-Home Workers
Los Angeles, CA Doubles Paid Sick Leave, Effective July 1, 2016
Santa Monica, CA’s Paid Sick Leave Implementation Delayed to 2017
Georgia: Franchisors are not Employers of Franchisees or Franchisees’ Workers
Many Tennessee Employers Soon Required to Use E-Verify
Vermont Passes Ban-the-Box Legislation

California Expands Laws Prohibiting Workplace Smoking

May 9, 2016/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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All California Employers

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June 9, 2016

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On May 4, 2016, Governor Brown signed a number of bills that impact employees’ ability to smoke. Going into effect in just one month, these bills will require employers to review their smoking policies and potentially make significant changes to workplace procedures.

California Approves First Statewide $15.00 Minimum Wage in the Nation

May 2, 2016/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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All California Employers

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On April 4, 2016, Governor Brown signed into law an annual, statewide minimum wage increase, which will ultimately result in a $15.00 minimum wage by January 1, 2022. The first increase will occur on January 1, 2017. Thereafter, wage increases will occur on January 1 of each year according to the table below. Smaller businesses of 25 or fewer employees will have an additional year to phase in.

Los Angeles, CA Tentatively Approves Ordinance for Expanded Paid Sick Leave

May 2, 2016/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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All Los Angeles, CA Employers

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Expected July 1, 2016

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The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 to approve a new ordinance that would expand Los Angeles employees’ paid sick leave rights. Currently, the California statewide Paid Sick Leave Law requires employers to provide a minimum of 3 paid sick days to all employees. The new ordinance doubles the statewide minimum, requiring Los Angeles employers to provide at least 6 days of paid sick leave.

San Francisco, CA to Require 6 Weeks of Fully Paid Parental Leave

May 2, 2016/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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All San Francisco, CA Employers of 20+ Employees

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Beginning January 1, 2017, San Francisco employers of 50 or more must begin providing a “Supplemental Contribution” alongside California’s Paid Family Leave program. The current California Paid Family Leave program, which is worker-funded, provides employees up to 55% of their regular wages for 6 weeks, with a maximum cap of $1,129 per week.

San Francisco’s new bill requires employers to pay the employee up to the remaining 45% of their wages during the 6 week leave, equaling 100% of the employee’s gross weekly wage, when combined with the statewide benefit. The Supplemental Contribution will be proportionately capped by reference to the state maximum weekly benefit. In passing this legislation, San Francisco has become the first city in the United States to require fully paid parental leave.

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