New Jersey lawmakers passed—and the governor is expected to sign—a statewide paid-sick-leave law that will preempt local ordinances. Here’s what employers need to know.
New Jersey Legislature Passes Paid-Sick-Leave Bill
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How Tip-Sharing Rules May Change
Janet L. Heins|Business Acumen, Compensation Compliance, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayWhile the Department of Labor’s proposed changes to its tip sharing regulations will ease compliance obligations—and perhaps reduce litigation...
Severance Tied to Tenure and Position as Formal Policies Decline
Janet L. Heins|News, Relationship Management, Severance Pay, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayWhile employers are adopting more flexible terms for severance, the most common methods of determining a final payout remain...
Fired Compliance Officer’s FMLA Retaliation Claim Dismissed
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayA compliance officer for a not-for-profit hospital who claimed that he was unlawfully fired for reporting problems at the...
Wisconsin Employers Now Subject to Tort Claims for Temp Workers’ Injuries
Janet L. Heins|News, Wisconsin, Workers' Compensation, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals has held that temporary workers who are injured while working for their host employers...
Preventive Dental Benefits Save Employers Money, Studies Find
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, News, Relationship Management, Wellness Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayRegular dental checkups can reduce an employer’s health care spending and improve workers’ well-being, new research shows. Employers should...
Salary History Bans Could Reshape Pay Negotiations
Janet L. Heins|Compensation, News, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayMany state and local legislatures are banning employers from asking job candidates about their past pay—and salary negotiations may...
What’s Next for Health Care Legislation?
Janet L. Heins|Health Care Reform, Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Influencing Government Policy, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayRepublicans are no longer expected to make big changes in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But bipartisan legislation streamlining...
New York Issues Draft Regulations Restricting Call-In Pay Practices
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Critical Evaluation, New York, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayThe New York State Department of Labor released draft regulations that, if enacted, would amend the rules for scheduling...
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