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March Updates

March 17, 2020/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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This Short List addresses the following topics:

Second Circuit: ERISA Plans Can Be Modified Absent Fraud or Mistake
10th Circuit: Colorado Home Healthcare Workers are Not Entitled to Overtime
California: Wage and Hour Concerns for Coronavirus
California: Emergency Wildfire Smoke Regulations Renewed Again
Denver, CO: Anti-Discrimination Protections Expanded
District of Columbia: Notice Requirements for Paid Family Leave
Illinois: Guidance Issued on Sexual Harassment Requirements
Minneapolis, MN: Local Minimum Wage Law is Given a Green Light
St. Louis, MO: Ban-the-Box in Effect for Private Employers
New Mexico: Workers’ Comp Claim Doesn’t Apply to Tribal Casino
New York: Statewide Salary History Ban FAQs
New York City, NY: Contractors/Freelancers Must Receive Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Protection & Training
Philadelphia, PA: Salary History Inquiry Ban is Back in Effect
Columbia, SC: Criminal and Salary History Ordinance No Longer Applies to Private Employers

New Hampshire: Medical Marijuana May Be a Reimbursable Workers’ Compensation Expense

April 11, 2019/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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March 7, 2019

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The New Hampshire Supreme Court recently stated that a workers’ compensation carrier could not deny an employee’s request for reimbursement of medical marijuana to treat a work-related injury. In the Appeal of Andrew Panaggio, an employee suffered a lower back injury that resulted in permanent impairment and ongoing pain. He was prescribed opioids to treat the pain, but due to negative side effects, he was later issued a cannabis registration card authorizing medical marijuana use. However, the workers’ compensation carrier denied payment of the medical marijuana, alleging that it was not “reasonable/necessary or causally related” to the work injury.

Wisconsin: Temporary Workers Can Now Sue Employers for Workplace Injuries

March 6, 2018/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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January 26, 2018

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In In Re the Estate of Carolos Esterley Cerrato Rivera v. West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently stated that a temporary worker could opt out of making a workers’ compensation claim under the Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act), and bring a tort claim against the employer instead.

New York: Paid Family Leave Regulations Released

August 3, 2017/0 Comments/in HR Alerts /by ManagEase

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January 1, 2018

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On July 19, 2017, the New York Workers’ Compensation Board adopted the final regulations for the state Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) issued by the Department of Financial Services on May 16, 2017. The regulations stem from Governor Cuomo including the Paid Family Leave Benefits law in the 2016-2017 State Budget on March 31, 2016. The following are key points employers need to be aware of.

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