Policies

Do Employers Need a Biometrics Policy?
May 19, 2025
More employers are using biometrics for time-keeping and security review.
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Understanding HIPAA and ACA Wellness Program Requirements: What Employers Should Consider
May 15, 2025
Employee wellness programs are a valuable tool in promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing healthcare costs.
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California Employees Can Prospectively Waive Their Meal Periods
May 9, 2025
The California Court of Appeal in Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, Inc. just settled the outstanding question of whether prospective meal period waivers for employees working fewer than 6 hours in the day, voluntarily signed by employees, are valid and effective tools
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When May an Employer Dock an Exempt Employee's Pay for a Disciplinary Measure? (Part 2)
May 1, 2025
An employer’s docking the pay of a salaried, exempt employee may raise questions as to whether the employer is indeed paying the employee on a salary basis as opposed to paying the employee based on the quantity or quality of work performed.
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When May an Employer Dock an Exempt Employee's Pay for Absences? (Part 1)
April 30, 2025
An employer’s docking the pay of a salaried, exempt employee may raise questions as to whether the employer is indeed paying the employee on a salary basis as opposed to paying the employee based on the quantity or quality of work performed.
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Ontario: Failing to Maintain Truck Results in Criminal Negligence Conviction Against Supervisor
July 16, 2024
Can a supervisor be found criminally negligent when he knowingly allows a worker to operate equipment that a worker under his charge suggests is potentially dangerous?
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Department of Labor Develops Artificial Intelligence Principles for the Workplace
July 9, 2024
The Biden Administration, concerned about the fast pace in which AI has been advancing, issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Labor to create a roadmap that advises employers and AI developers with principles.
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Does Your Organization Need a PWFA Policy?
May 20, 2024
Here’s why your Organization doesn’t need a PWFA-specific policy.
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CMS Expert International Guide to Remote Working
May 13, 2024
This guide is indispensable for managers and executives with regional or international HR responsibilities.
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Could Headphones Have Averted a Work-From-Home Tragedy?
February 28, 2024
Recently I was updating an employee handbook and beefed up the work from home policy. I did not think to add, “make sure your spouse is not listening in on your calls with clients about upcoming corporate mergers and acquisitions.”
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Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) Finalizes Parental Leave Guidelines
August 2, 2023
Now that the public comment period has ended, the MCAD has issued the finalized Guidelines, as well as a two-page “Brief Guide” to the law.
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Harvard Fumbled the Bag* – A Lesson for Employers!
November 27, 2022
On November 2nd, a federal judge in Boston barred Harvard University from using its $15 million litigation claims policy to cover legal expenses in connection with its admissions program lawsuit.
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