16 Aug
Important to listen to harassment complaints
Because an employer ignored harassment complaints about a supervisor, they are now forced to pay over $600,000 in an EEOC settlement.
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Employee Credit Privacy Act
Under Illinois’ new Employee Credit Privacy Act, employers may not use a person’s credit history to determine recruitment, employment, discharge or compensation. Similar laws are being considered in other states.
12 Aug
Employer made unreasonable decision to deny FMLA
When an employer couldn’t show that its decision to terminate an employee was based on FMLA fraud, it had to pay employee over $400k in damages.
Employer may request fitness-for-duty exam
A Court of Appeals determined that an employer can order a fitness-for-duty exam even if the results lead to an employee’s termination.
3 Aug
New West Virginia rule
A new West Virginia rule, effective July 23, 2010, allows the state’s insurance commission to fine unlicensed PEOs up to $20,000.
New Jersey employers
Because of changes in the New Jersey wage laws, all NJ employers must post a new notice, effectively immediately.
15 Jul
Bonuses not wages in CT
The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that certain bonuses are not “wages” under CT statutes.
COBRA subsidy status
Assistant Secretary of Labor issued a statement concerning the availability of the COBRA Subsidy after May 31, 2010.
8 Jul
Private Employer Verification Act
With the passage of the Private Employer Verification Act, Utah requires an employer with at least 15 employees to use the state’s E-verify system to prevent hiring illegals.
6 Jul
Ohio’s Military Leave legislation
Ohio’s new family military leave legislation took effect July 2, 2010.