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Quarter Close is Coming!

6/15/17

The quarter will be closing soon. Now is the time to review the following reminders and provide updates to your Payroll Service Representative. Updates must be provided at least 3 business days prior to the last day of the quarter to avoid costly amendments.  
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Categories: Bulletin News
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Log-in to LifeMart to Enter the Amazon Sweepstakes

6/15/17

From June 1 to July 31, all employees who register for or log-in to LifeMart will be automatically entered into a sweepstakes to win a $250 Amazon gift card.

Thursday, June 15, 2017/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (4483)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Bulletin News

Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2017

6/15/17

Several states, cities, and counties will be increasing their minimum wage rates effective July 1st, 2017.  Several jurisdictions the rate of pay depends on the size of the employer and/or work location of the employees.  You will have to update your employees’ rates as needed to ensure you remain in compliance.  Please contact your HR Business Partner or Payroll Service Representative with any questions on these increases.
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Webcast Reminder - Managing Leaves of Absence: How Much Leave is Enough?

6/15/17

Some areas of employment law cause as much frustration for employers as the lack of a definitive answer to how much leave must be provided to employees for medical reasons under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and similar state laws. This webinar will cover factors that drive leave analysis and your obligations, balancing employer and employee rights, common pitfalls to avoid, and more.

Click here for more information and to register. Please note that if you have previously registered, the dial-in number for this webcast has changed to 1-800-619-2731. You may also listen via your computer speakers. 

Thursday, June 15, 2017/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (4148)/Comments (0)/

California Employers Should Reevaluate Their Criminal Background Check Practices before July 1, 2017

6/15/17

The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) finalized new regulations limiting the ability of employers to consider criminal history when making employment decisions.
Thursday, June 15, 2017/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (3794)/Comments (0)/
Categories: California

New York City Limits Fast Food and Retail Employers’ Scheduling Flexibility

6/15/17

The New York City Council passed the “Fair Workplace” legislative package, which regulates scheduling for fast food and retail employees.  Comprised of multiple separate bills, the legislation acts mostly to restrict fast food and retail employers’ ability to create and modify employee schedules. It also imposes penalties for employer violations, and requires fast food employers to pay specified premiums for scheduling variations that are made outside specific timeframes.  
Thursday, June 15, 2017/Author: Taneil Jaeger/Number of views (5553)/Comments (0)/
Categories: New York

Nevada Enacts Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act and Requires Immediate Compliance with Notice Obligations

6/15/17

On June 2, 2017, Nevada enacted the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act, making it is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to: (1) refuse to provide a reasonable accommodation to a female employee or applicant for a condition relating to pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition; and (2) to take adverse action against, or deny an employment opportunity to, an otherwise qualified female employee or applicant due to a request for, or use of, a reasonable accommodation.  The Act also requires affected employers to immediately provide employees three distinct written or electronic notices. 
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Categories: Nevada

Rhode Island Employer’s Refusal to Hire Medical Marijuana User Violates State Law

6/15/17

The Rhode Island Superior Court has ruled that an employer cannot refuse to hire a medical marijuana cardholder, even if the individual admittedly would not pass the employer’s pre-employment drug test required of all applicants.
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Categories: Rhode Island

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