On February 4, The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released the FY 2014 claims, enforcement, and litigation statistics/data. The fiscal year ran from October 1, 2013 to September 30, … Continue reading EEOC Releases FY2014 Stats: Retaliation Reaches Record High
In its Annual Report to Congress on the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reports that both the number of whistleblower claims and the magnitude … Continue reading Record Breaking Awards in Whistle Blower Cases in 2014
As of January 1, new regulations that govern reporting of work-related injuries and illnesses have gone into effect. In September 2014, OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) announced that new … Continue reading New OSHA Requirements for 2015
Affordable Care Act Updates: Employer Mandate in Effect Note: January 1, 2015, two (2) requirements of health care reform went into effect. Thereby, beginning the first phase of the Employer … Continue reading Affordable Care Act Update: Employer Mandate in Effect Jan 1, 2015
According to the Washington Post, the Supreme Court announced last Friday, November 7, that it will hear the most serious challenge to the Affordable Care Act since the justices found … Continue reading Affordable Care Act, Supreme Court Decision May Change Fate
With several cases of Ebola diagnosed in the United States, employers should be prepared to protect the workforce, especially if employees travel to an Ebola-infected country (for business or personal … Continue reading Ebola Outbreak: Employer Tips To Protect Workforce
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its first enforcement Guidance on pregnancy discrimination in 31 years. The Guidance redefines the circumstances in which an employer is required to … Continue reading EEOC Issues New Pregnancy Discrimination Guidance, Increases Employer Obligations
It is critical to classify workers correctly to avoid hefty fines, taxes, penalties, etc. The Department of Labor is “cracking down” on employers who misclassify workers. The consequences of misclassifying … Continue reading IRS 20 Factor Test: Independent Contractor or Employee, Who Has Control Over the Work Being Done?
According to an IRS official, employers need to be sure they are offering affordable, minimum-value coverage to at least 98% of the employees on whom they report under the Affordable … Continue reading IRS: Affordable Care Act Simplified Reporting Must Be Met Each Month
President Barack Obama issued an executive order on July 31 requiring federal contractors to disclose violations of wage and hour, health and safety, family and medical leave, collective bargaining, and … Continue reading President Signs Executive Order Requiring Disclosure of Employment Violations
