LEGAL: Beware of policies that treat pregnant women differently
In 1978, in direct response to a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, Congress enacted the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. That act made clear that...
⊕ LEGAL: FMLA rule defining ‘spouse’ to include same-sex couples enjoined by court
At least for the time being, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been enjoined by a federal court in Texas from enforcing a...
LEGAL: Majority of states now right-to-work
On July 1, West Virginia will become the 26th right-to-work state. Right-to-work laws prohibit unions and employers from requiring workers to pay union dues...
⊕ LEGAL: Ebola: Questions and answers
The increased media attention related to the Ebola virus, as well as the recent announcement that travelers arriving at certain U.S. airports from West...
⊕LEGAL: Hiring? Tips on using background checks, social media investigations and pre-employment testing
Hiring new employees can be an expensive, time-consuming task. An employer can be prepared with standard forms and interview questions, but still not have...
⊕Timekeeping 101: There’s no time like correctly recorded time
There are many ways to run afoul of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). One of the easiest pitfalls to avoid, however, is...