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One development is that new rules took effect requiring employers to provide a special written notice to H-2A employees.

Employers should review their handbooks and workplace conduct policies in light of a new development that could greatly expand the penalties for...

Attention, California employers: You only have until May 8 to report last year’s pay data to the state, and you need a plan of action in order to...

You may have heard about the so-called new “overtime” rule, which the U.S. Department of Labor announced on April 23. You also may have heard that the new rule will require employers to increase the annual salary paid to certain employees. And you may already know that employees who are not now eligible for overtime pay under the “old rule” may be eligible for OT under the new rule, if it survives legal challenges. What you probably want to know now is how the new rule could affect your dealership. You have come to the right place. Spoiler Alert: the rule change should have minimal impact on most dealerships – but you should still take this opportunity to review the new requirements and how they might impact your business. Here’s what you need to know and what you should do before the effective dates.

Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This Insight reviews June’s release to help employers determine whether and when you should provide corresponding notifications to any of your foreign-national employees to assist their efforts. You’ll also find a specific action plan so you can adapt your immigration strategy given this month’s information. If you want to ensure you follow compliant processes to address your critical workforce needs in a timely manner, read on.

Workers’ compensation insurance audits can lead to big and unexpected costs for your company, especially now that insurers and state governments are...

The federal government recently issued a final rule permitting third parties – including union representatives – to accompany inspectors during...

Employers do not have to extend privacy rights in the employment context.

Employers likely have lots of questions as you try to understand the FTC’s new non-compete ban. After all, non-competes have become a tool for...

The NYCHRL protects employees from illegal discrimination and harassment, among other things.