The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act was passed by Congress in 2015 to maintain effectiveness of civil penalties enforced by the Department of Labor (DOL). “Civil penalties should be a credible deterrent that influences behavior far...
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new resource document that provides guidance on the rights of individuals with disabilities who need leave as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)....
On May 18th, the Department of Labor (DOL) finalized the proposed change to the salary requirements that apply to exempt white-collar employees. Under the new rule, the minimum salary increases from the previous $455 a week to $913 a week. If an employer fails to...
The Department of Labor, (DOL) has released an updated “Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act” poster. The poster is required for all employers who are subject to the FMLA. The DOL has indicated that employers may continue to use the 2013 poster for...
A recent nationwide study by Career Builder of over 2,100 hiring and human resource mangers has found that 1 in 5 employers have unknowingly asked illegal interview questions. The art of interviewing is a skill that must be carefully practiced and planned accordingly....
