DOL Announces 2025 Minimum Wage Rate for Employees Working On Many Federal Contracts
by On September 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the 2025 minimum wage rate for employees working on or in connection with specific …
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New Resources for Employers Seeking to Leverage AI and Other Emerging Technologies Without Creating Discrimination Risks
There are fresh resources for employers looking to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to become more efficient and effective. The new tools …
Minnesota Recognizes Claims of Negligent Selection of Independent Contractors
Last week, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that businesses in Minnesota can be found liable for failing to exercise reasonable care when selecting independent contractors. …
New Colorado Law Addresses Potential Abuses of Employee Training Repayment Agreements
Starting August 7, 2024, Colorado will implement a law safeguarding ex-employees from certain contracts that demand repayment for education and training expenses. These agreements, often …
New Colorado Law Regulates Use of AI in Employment Decisions
The State of Colorado has enacted the first state law that regulates employer use of artificial intelligence (AI) in people management decisions. On May 17, …
Business and Employer Impact of Change in How the Controlled Substance Act Categorizes Cannabis
Last week, it was widely reported that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will soon recommend rescheduling cannabis (i.e., marijuana) from a Schedule I substance to …
California Mandates Workplace Violence Prevention Plans: Useful Resources for Employers in Other States?
Employers across the U.S. are concerned about workplace violence. How employers address their concerns varies significantly from place to place. Effective July 1, 2024, employers …
More Employers Are Dropping Four-Year Degree Requirements From Job Descriptions
The results from a 2023 survey by Intelligent.com confirm what many recruiting professionals have observed. More U.S. employers are dropping the four-year college degree requirement …
More than the PUMP Act: Remember to Check State Laws Regarding Nursing Employee Rights
The federal Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) has been law for over a year. Most employers have adjusted to the …
DOL Issues New Rule on Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification
This week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule on analyzing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under …