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Monthly Archives: March 2017
New York State New Direct Deposit Rules Cancelled…For Now
For now New York State regulations which would have imposed new notice and consent standards for paying employees’ wages via direct deposit have been revoked. The regulations, which were set to go into effect March 7, 2017, were found to exceed the authority of the Department of Labor and were invalidated on that basis. The […]
Salary History Inquiries Now Prohibited in Philadelphia
Employers who do business in Philadelphia, take note! It is now illegal to ask job candidates in Philadelphia about their salary history. This means you cannot ask an applicant about his salary at his current job or past jobs. Many employers routinely seek this information from job seekers to help them determine what salary to […]
Is Career Transition/Outplacement Services Right for Your Company?
The Great Recession of 2008 is not that far in our rear view mirror and its effects are still being felt by many employers. Companies may find it necessary to realign themselves for the future by exercising different staffing techniques which may include downsizing, right-sizing, layoffs and terminations. So how can a company navigate through […]
Expected Changes to Workplace Laws Under President Trump – Part I
Though President Donald Trump has not yet stated in detail his plans with respect to labor and employment issues, it can reasonably be expected that his administration will upend current federal labor and employment law trends. While former President Obama’s administration focused on a middle class economics agenda, it is likely that President Trump will […]
Employers, Beware! Under FMLA “Parent” Is Interpreted Broadly – And It’s Your Job to Ask the Right Questions
Employers who are familiar with the Family and Medical Leave Act are well aware that employees can use FMLA leave to care for their child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition. But not all employers are aware that, under the FMLA, “parent” is interpreted broadly to include not only biological, adoptive, step, and […]