by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 18, 2014 | HR Legislative Updates, Human Resources
The Obama administration announced updates to model notices that employers must provide to employees, informing workers of their eligibility to continue health care coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Most employers do not...
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...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Mar 31, 2014 | HR Legislative Updates, Human Resources
Yes! The US Supreme Court found workers who complain to their employers about wage violations ARE protected from retaliation whether the complaints are oral or written. An oral complaint of a Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) violation is protected conduct under the...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 13, 2014 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates, Human Resources
Employers get ready! Minimum wage increases will affect numerous states across the country in January 2014. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. But the FLSA does not supersede any state or local laws that are...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 30, 2013 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates, Talent Management
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) announced the new affirmative action requirements for veterans. These requirements significantly changed the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act or VEVRAA. VEVRRA...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 9, 2013 | HR Legislative Updates, Human Resources
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAE) was signed into law by President George Bush in 2008. The long awaited rules have just been issued by Health and Human Services. This law requires group health plans (both self- insured and fully insured plans...
