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Complaints and Lawsuits Grind to a Halt as Shutdown Continues, Federal Court Funding About to Run Out
January 22, 2019
One less obvious impact of the shutdown is that federal administrative matters and court cases have begun to grind to a halt as federal agencies and courts begin to run out of funding.
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New Year, New…Changes to EEOC Wellness Rules
January 21, 2019
Millions of employees nationwide pledge to get fit at the start of each new year, and 2019 is no different.
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IRS Continues to Issue Employer Mandate Penalty Letters; Fill out Forms 1094-C and 1095-C Correctly
January 21, 2019
The IRS is currently issuing Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandate penalties for the 2016 calendar year.
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Understanding The U.S. Supreme Court’s Two Recent Arbitration Decisions
January 21, 2019
On January 8, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a pro-arbitration decision in Schein v. Archer & White Sales, Inc. which provided great news for employers by strengthening arbitration agreements.
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Illinois: The New Year Brings Employee-Friendly Orders and Legislation
January 20, 2019
J.B. Pritzker assumed the Illinois Governor’s Office on January 14, 2019. By January 15th, Governor Pritzker adopted several Executive Orders and signed into law legislation benefiting Illinois employees.
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RIFs Are Not the Easy Solution for Problem Employees
January 15, 2019
Some employers view a reduction in force as an apparently easy and clean way to get rid of employees they do not want – like poor performers, who have not been properly performance-managed. The case of Hawks v. Ballantine Communications, Inc., however, highlights the peril of such thinking.
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Missouri: Uncertainty Continues Regarding Proper Payment Of Tipped Employees
January 15, 2019
The use of tip credits by employers involves the crediting of tips an employee earns toward their hourly pay and, as a result, reducing the amount the employer contributes toward meeting the relevant minimum wage threshold.
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The Top 4 Things Employers Should Do In 2019
January 14, 2019
If you are an employer, please do not forget about new year resolutions for your business too.
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Arbitrator Went Too Far in Ordering Violent Nurse Back to Work
January 14, 2019
A Massachusetts federal judge ruled that an arbitrator exceeded his authority under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by ordering the reinstatement of a nurse discharged for assaulting a co-worker at the hospital where both were employed.
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E-Verify Halted Amidst Government Shutdown
January 10, 2019
Heading for its fourth week, the government shutdown continues to impact workers and employers nationwide.
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Family Savings Act Includes Many Positive Changes for Retirement Plans
January 9, 2019
In September, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed three bills collectively called Tax Reform 2.0. One of the bills, HR 6757 (Family Savings Act of 2018), will likely enjoy broad support in the Senate if it makes it to a vote there.
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DOL Opinion Letter on Traveling Home Health Aide Pay Is a Good Reminder for All Employers: Remember Travel Time!
January 8, 2019
A recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Opinion Letter reminds employers that travel time for non-exempt employees is an important but often overlooked area where even conscientious employers can find themselves in violation.
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