Is Your I-9 Software Satisfying Your Legal Obligations?
by The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a fact sheet alerting employers to the risks of unlawful discrimination and other compliance violations when using …
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Accommodations for Employees with Mental Health Conditions: DOL Suggestions
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and many state laws, employers must provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities, including employees with mental …
OFCCP Releases New Resources on Federal Contractor Obligations Under VEVRAA
On February 29, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued updated resources to support federal contractors in meeting their obligations to veterans. …
EEOC Enables Attorneys to File Discrimination Charges Online
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has made it easier for employees and job applicants to use an attorney to file an agency charge alleging …
EEOC Issues Updated Technical Guidance On Accommodating Visual Impairments
Today, on the thirty-third anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) becoming law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a new guidance document, “Visual …
U. S. Supreme Court Clarifies Interpretation of Undue Hardship Regarding Religious Accommodation Requests
The U.S. Supreme Court has changed what an employer must establish to support a claim that an employee’s request for a religious accommodation is unreasonable …
Calculating Amount of FMLA Leave Used During Weeks With A Holiday
On May 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on calculating use of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave during a …
Minnesota Passes New Laws Affecting the Workplace
By the time the Minnesota state legislature completed its session on May 22, 2023, it had successfully passed significant new laws that affect every employer …
JAN Survey Finds High Employer Satisfaction From Effective Accommodations
The Job Accommodation Network, better known as JAN, just published their employer survey report. The report “Accommodation and Compliance: Low Cost, High Impact” includes information …
DOL Responds to High Rate of Wage Violations in Home Care Industry
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reports that they are finding many wage and hour violations in their investigations of home care companies. According to …