The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations has adopted regulations interpreting portions of a city ordinance, which if upheld, would prohibit employers from seeking applicants’ wage and benefits history.
Philadelphia Adopts Regulations Clarifying Ban on Salary History Inquiries
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Taking Advantage of the New Paid-Leave Tax Credit
Janet L. Heins|Benefits and Taxation, Family and Medical Leave, News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The tax act signed into law at the end of December 2017 created a federal tax credit for eligible...
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Timing of Discharge Overcome by Discipline Documentation
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Proper documentation of HR actions is a good practice, often required by company policy and, as recently highlighted in...
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Prepare for 2017 ACA Information Reporting
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Health Care Reform, News, Reporting and Disclosure, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The IRS has published draft forms and instructions to help employers prepare for reporting on health coverage they offered...
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Supreme Court Jettisons Narrow Interpretation of Overtime Exemptions
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The Supreme Court found that car service advisors are exempt from overtime requirements, rejecting the principle that exemptions should...
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Inclement Weather Policy Should Factor In Safety, Pay
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Emergency Response, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Risk Management Communication, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
An inclement weather policy has two dimensions: The first and most important is employee safety; the second is pay.
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401(k) Plans: A Cybersecurity Afterthought
Janet L. Heins|Business Acumen, Contracts and RFPs, Defined Contribution Plans, News, Technology--Compliance, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Cybersecurity for 401(k) plans is often an afterthought, even at companies that take great care to protect their businesses...
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Policy Requiring Recovery of Draw Payments from Terminated Employees Violates FLSA
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Decision-Making, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
An employer that has a written policy of continuing to hold employees liable for unearned draw payments after their...
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How Tip-Sharing Rules May Change
Janet L. Heins|Business Acumen, Compensation Compliance, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
While the Department of Labor’s proposed changes to its tip sharing regulations will ease compliance obligations—and perhaps reduce litigation...
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