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Articles by The HR Specialist: Employment Law

Clear, common-sense employment law advice that cuts directly to the bottom line. An attorney may say what the law is – but the monthly issues of HR Specialist: Employment Law and its related weekly e-letters explain what managers and human resource professionals should do that is both safe and practical in the real world of business. Learn more about HR Specialist: Employment Law and the two free reports you'll get when you subscribe...

The HR Specialist: Employment Law

Flip-side of Yahoo debate: Is flextime required?

by The HR Specialist: Employment Law on April 5, 2013 1:00pm

in Employment Law, Human Resources

Yahoo’s CEO got caught in a major media firestorm over her decision to eliminate employees’ work-from-home options. But employers should not get Yahoo’s business mandate confused with the legal obligations of every U.S. employer to consider flexible work arrangements for their disabled employees.

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The HR I.Q. Test: April ’13

by The HR Specialist: Employment Law on April 1, 2013 1:00pm

in HR Management, Human Resources

Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz …

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Health reform: IRS issues new rules on play-or-pay option

by The HR Specialist: Employment Law on March 29, 2013 1:00pm

in Employment Law, Human Resources

The IRS has released regulations to explain the hefty penalties that covered employers would face under the Affordable Care Act if they fail to offer employee health insurance starting in 2014.

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OSHA: Employers are liable for safety of temps, too

by The HR Specialist: Employment Law on March 27, 2013 1:00pm

in Employment Law, Human Resources

OSHA recently issued a public warning, reminding that “em­­ployers must train all employees, including temporary workers, on the hazards specific to that workplace, before they start.”

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Immigration plan: More penalties, mandatory E-Verify

by The HR Specialist: Employment Law on March 11, 2013 1:00pm

in Hiring, Human Resources

The immigration reform plan put forth by President Obama last month calls for increased penalties against employers for hiring undocumented workers. Plus, it would mandate employers’ participation in the electronic E-Verify system within five years.

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When it comes to discrimination, retaliation is still the No. 1 risk

by The HR Specialist: Employment Law on March 6, 2013 1:00pm

in Discrimination and Harassment, Human Resources

For the third year in a row, retaliation is the No. 1 type of job discrimination claim filed with the EEOC. Employees submitted 37,836 retaliation claims in 2012. That’s only a small increase from 2011, but up more than 100% since 1998.

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Obama’s $9 minimum wage bill unlikely to pass

by The HR Specialist: Employment Law on March 5, 2013 1:00pm

in Human Resources, Overtime Labor Laws

President Obama began a public push last month for Con­­gress to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.00 per hour. Outlook: The proposal will have a tough time getting out of the House.

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The HR I.Q. Test: March ’13

by The HR Specialist: Employment Law on March 1, 2013 11:00am

in HR Management, Human Resources

Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz …

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Require bilingual skills? Document why

by The HR Specialist: Employment Law on February 27, 2013 3:00pm

in Hiring, Human Resources

Many organizations serve ­customers who speak languages other than English, and thus they require em­­­ployees to have specific bilingual skills. If that describes your organization, make sure you can defend the language requirement. As one employer recently learned, that may mean having to disclose other­­wise confidential information in court.

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Severance agreements: Beware new legal risks

by The HR Specialist: Employment Law on February 26, 2013 1:00pm

in Employment Law, Human Resources

If your severance packages to departing workers include a waiver of future potential lawsuits, that’s a smart strategy. But be aware that small mistakes with severance packages—especially for older workers—can lead to big problems in court.

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