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The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued three decisions with significant implications for employers. The Court: (1) struck down a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”); (2) defined the employees who are...
Category: General Employment Issues
Jul 03, 2013
General Employment Issues
Colorado Limits the Use of Credit Reports for Employment Purposes
Colorado employers are now limited in their use of individuals’ credit information for employment purposes, pursuant to the new Colorado Employment Opportunity Act (Senate Bill 13-018, Effective July 1, 2013). The...
May 09, 2013
General Employment Issues
NYC Council Approves Paid Sick Time Bill With Veto-Proof Margin
On May 8, 2013 the New York City Council approved the “Earned Sick Time Act.” This amendment to Section 2203 of the New York City Charter will require certain employers to provide paid sick leave to both full-time and...
Mar 08, 2013
General Employment Issues
Employers Must Update Their FMLA Posters and Take Other Steps to Comply With New FMLA Regulations
Employers covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) must now update their FMLA posters and sets of FMLA form notices in light of new U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) FMLA regulations. Covered...
Updated December 18, 2013 The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJ DOL) has now published the gender equity notice described in our article of November 14, 2012. Beginning on January 6, 2014, New Jersey employers with 50 or...
Sep 14, 2012
General Employment Issues
Important Updates for Employers Conducting Background Checks and Criminal History Inquiries
By January 1, 2013, employers conducting background checks through third-party consumer reporting agencies must update one of the disclosure notices they provide to applicants and employees under the federal Fair Credit...
Jan 06, 2012
General Employment Issues
California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Releases a Template Notice and Guidance Regarding the California Wage Theft Prevention Act’s Notice Requirements
Late last week, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (“DLSE”) published a template notice and guidance regarding employers’ notice obligations under the California Wage Theft Prevention Act...
This past fall, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a number of bills that impact California employers. The chart below provides a brief overview of key provisions of these laws. Except where noted, these laws...
Dec 15, 2011
General Employment Issues
Spotlight on Employer Action Required Under the California Wage Theft Prevention Act and New Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Consumer Credit Reports in California
Effective January 1, 2012, California employers are required to: (A) provide wage and hour notices to certain non-exempt employees; and (B) modify their procedures regarding the use of consumer credit reports for employment...
Dec 09, 2011
General Employment Issues
Connecticut’s Paid Sick Leave Law Takes Effect January 1, 2012
On January 1, 2012, Connecticut’s paid sick leave law will take effect. The following provides an overview of key provisions of this new law and steps employers should take to comply with the law. 1. Covered...