Please be reminded that you can take proactive steps at this time to help ensure that you will be in compliance with the new FLSA regulations come December 1, 2016.

As a service to clients, we are pleased to announce upcoming webcasts covering two critical topics for employers: Medical Marijuana and Independent Contractors.  On demand recordings of the webcasts will be made available to all clients (including those unable to attend) after the live webcasts.  

Effective August 10, 2016, Colorado employers are no longer required to complete and retain the Colorado Affirmation Form, confirming that they have examined whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States.

New Hampshire recently enacted Senate Bill 416, which grants an employee the right to request (1) a flexible work arrangement that meets the needs of the employer and employee and (2) advance notice of his/her work schedule.  It also prohibits employers from retaliating against an employee solely for making a request.

The medical marijuana program established by New York’s Compassionate Care Act has been implemented.

The Virginia state poster has been updated in regards to accident reporting. All injuries or illnesses that result in an in-patient hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye must be reported to Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program (VOSH) within 24 hours. This Virginia law has been effective as of July 1, 2016.