BLR’s HR Hero® expands its topic coverage to include voting leave and reimbursements in response to the growing number of state regulations in these areas. Additionally, the coverage on retirement savings and pension plans was expanded from federal-only coverage to include state regulations due to the increasing number of states enacting retirement benefit mandates. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) coverage now includes more states with tip pooling policies and deductions in pay.
One of our employees has a service dog that recently bit another employee. Do we still need to make reasonable accommodations for this person’s service dog? Also, are support animals not covered under Americans with Disabilities Act?
Access expert analysis on federal and state HR topics with HR Hero’s informative flyer. Gain valuable insights, navigate legal complexities, and maintain compliance effortlessly. Discover more!
The State of California is not resting when it comes to compliance with the CCPA.
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which stands for COBRA, has been around for a long time. Still, it remains the source of thorny compliance problems and a fertile ground for litigation. The sheer complexity of the COBRA scheme, and the timing issues involved, can throw off even the most diligent and conscientious employer.
Join BLR Managing Editor, Celeste Duke, SPHR on-demand for an information-packed, 20-minute webinar providing insight into what topic areas and trends HR professionals will want to keep top-of-mind for the rest of the year. Topics covered will include recent Supreme Court decisions, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), pay transparency trends, and much more!
Business & Learning Resources HR Hero has been shortlisted in the 2023 SaaS Awards program for Best SaaS Product for HR. The awards celebrate cutting-edge SaaS innovations worldwide, and the competition promises intense excitement.
Unlock compliance success with our Ultimate Guide to Form I-9 Compliance. Stay ahead of the curve, complete timely verifications, perform regular self-audits, and stay organized. Get access now.
Hybrid arrangements seemed like the best of both worlds—the collaboration opportunities an office provides along with the flexibility of working from home. But what was once a rushed-into plan has now become permanent for many workers, meaning employers need policies to ensure fairness and guard productivity.
Every employer is required to have a new hire complete the Form I-9 within three business days of hire (sometimes referred to as the “Thursday” rule). This is because the Form I-9 is used to substantiate that a worker is authorized to work in the United States.
