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New National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) “Ambush Election Rules”

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 12, 2015 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates

December 12, 2014 the NLRB implemented “ambush election rules” which govern the procedures for union representation elections. The new rules go into effect April 14, 2015! What that means is that union elections will occur in just 10 to 21 days after the union...

Pregnancy Discrimination Action (PDA) Questions Answered!

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Sep 29, 2014 | HR Compliance, Human Resources, Talent Management

1) May an employer require a pregnant employee who is able to perform her job to take leave at any point in her pregnancy or after childbirth? No. An employer may not force an employee to take leave because she is or has been pregnant, as long as she is able to...

What is the difference between an HSA and HRA?

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Sep 15, 2014 | HR Compliance, Human Resources

Confused between HSA and HRA? Consumer-directed health plans (CDHPs) typically combine a health insurance plan with a tax-advantaged account that enrollees can use to pay for medical expenses—most commonly a health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement...

I-9 Mistakes – What are they?

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 23, 2014 | HR Compliance, Human Resources

The most common I-9 mistakes are: The employee fails to sign and date the attestation. The employer fails to have the employee complete Section 1 by the first day of employment (that is, the first day for pay). The employee doesn’t check the box indicating status...

New Whistle-Blower Protections For the Food Industry

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 16, 2014 | HR Compliance, Human Resources

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new whistle-blower protections and established new procedures for handling retaliation complaints for food industry workers as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. The act calls for protection...

What Qualifications Are Required for an Exempt (Salaried) Position?

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Apr 28, 2014 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates, Talent Management

Many employers struggle with the differences between hourly and salaried positions and how to qualify them as such. Below is a quick reference to determine if a position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA). To qualify for...