The Austin City Council passed a new ordinance on earned sick time that will take effect on Oct. 1 but is likely to be challenged in court almost immediately. Nevertheless, local employers should be aware of the basic requirements of the law so that they can prepare for the possibility of enforcement this fall.
Austin’s Earned Sick Time Ordinance: 8 Things You Need to Know
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Supreme Court: Union Retiree Health Benefits Weren’t Vested for Life
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Health Care Benefits, News, Retiree Health Care, SCOTUS, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Retiree health care benefits end when a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between a company and a union expires, unless...
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How Do State Overtime Pay Rules Differ from Federal Law?
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Overtime Pay, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Under federal law, employers must pay nonexempt workers time and a half for all hours worked beyond 40 in...
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Consider Employees' Reactions Before Reducing Birth Control Coverage
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Compliance, Critical Evaluation, Health Care Reform, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Most employer health plans are expected to continue providing no-cost contraception coverage for women, despite the Trump administration’s announcement...
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Proper FMLA Notice Is Not a Mere Technicality
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida refused to dismiss as a “mere technical violation” a...
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Meal Break Auto-Deduct Policy Results in Class Action
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, News, Time Worked, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A recent case in Ohio highlights the risks companies may face related to auto-deduction policies.
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Ask an Expert: Can We Fire An Employee for Sharing His Pay Increase with Coworkers?
Janet L. Heins|Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who participate in...
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New York City Issues Guidance on Upcoming Salary Inquiry Prohibitions
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, New York, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Effective Oct. 31, New York City employers generally may not inquire about or rely upon a job applicant’s salary...
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Worker Fired After Seeking Unemployment Compensation Awarded $1.3M
Janet L. Heins|California, Ethical Practice, News, Unemployment Compensation, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The California Court of Appeal upheld a jury verdict in favor of an employee who was fired after she...
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