by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 1, 2011 | HR Legislative Updates
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) clarifies and strengthens the Veterans’ Reemployment Rights (VRR) Statute and is monitored by the Department of Labor. USERRA protects civilian job rights and benefits for veterans and...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Feb 1, 2011 | HR Legislative Updates
New Tax Relief Unemployment Re-authorization and Job Creation Act 2010 signed by President Obama provisions: Section 127, Employer-Provided Education Assistance – Allows employees to use up to $5,250 in employer-provided tuition assistance – tax-free – for graduate,...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 4, 2010 | HR Legislative Updates
Health Care reform is complex and difficult to understand. You have until SEPTEMBER 2010 to get in compliance, or face fines. Here is a synopsis of the IMMEDIATE changes ALL employers must comply with for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Apr 9, 2010 | HR Legislative Updates, Talent Management
The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010 (HIRE) became law on March 18, 2010, as signed by President Obama. Unfortunately, this new law did not get a lot of press due to the Health Care Reform Passage, but is critical for employers who intend to hire....
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Apr 2, 2010 | HR Legislative Updates
Genetic Information is the most recent protected characteristic (such as race, religion, and sex) to be added to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 [Public Law 110-233, H.R. 493, S. 358] was signed into law by...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 30, 2009 | HR Legislative Updates
President Obama signed this bill into law on 12/19/2009 (P.L. No:111-118). This federal spending bill includes two important provisions: 1. Extended and expanded the COBRA subsidy program enacted under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This expands...
