On March 11, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) issued emergency rules, referred to as Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay (Colorado HELP) Rules, requiring employers in certain industries to provide four days of paid sick leave to employees with flu-like symptoms while awaiting test results for COVID-19.
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Colorado Temporarily Requires Employers to Provide Sick Leave While Awaiting COVID-19 Testing Posted on: March 12, 2020 In: COVID-19 Response
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CBD in the Workplace & Potential Changes to Kentucky Law Posted on: March 03, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
Compared to other states, marijuana laws in Kentucky are stringent, even for qualified medical patients. However, in 2017 the state’s legislature afforded statewide legal status for the consumption and retail sale of CBD products. Under state law, as long as CBD is derived from industrial hemp and less than 0.3% THC, it is legal to own CBD oil in Kentucky.
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Coronavirus – Employers, Be Smart! Be Prepared! Posted on: February 13, 2020 In: COVID-19 Response
Given today’s increased globalization in business, supply chains, and travel, there is no other option for employers but to prepare properly for the next pandemic.
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Hairstyle Laws Further Complicate the Landscape for Employers in 2020 Posted on: January 30, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
The latest employment law trend sweeping the always trend-setting coastal jurisdictions is protection against bias based on hairstyle or hair texture. In 2019, California, New York, and New Jersey all adopted such statutes.
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Sexual Harassment by the Uninhibited Posted on: January 28, 2020 In: Labor & Employment
Many of us know someone residing in a senior living community or long-term care facility and have heard stories of residents losing their inhibitions. There are stories of seniors being rude, saying things that are inappropriate, and experiencing sexual disinhibition. What we have not heard though is what happens when a caregiver is sexually harassed by a resident.
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How to Keep the Grinch From Your Company Holiday Parties: Tips for Employers to Avoid Liability Posted on: December 18, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
As the holiday season gets into full swing, this is the time of year when many companies host holiday parties for their employees to celebrate the end of a successful year. Although such gatherings are a great way to reward employees for their hard work, they can also present significant liability risks for employers if proper precautions are not taken
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California Temporarily Eases Burden of CCPA Compliance for Employers Posted on: December 05, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
In October, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 25 (AB 25), which temporarily eases the burden imposed on employers by the sweeping California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018.
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Tax Considerations for Holiday Gifts to Employees Posted on: November 18, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
With the holidays upon us, you may want to show your appreciation for your employees’ hard work, but before you begin shopping, it’s a good idea to consider the tax implications of your generosity. Otherwise, a well-meaning gift could end up having the opposite of the desired effect when the employee receives a tax surprise on your gift.
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New Year’s Resolutions for Aggressively Compliant Employers Posted on: September 20, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
It is about to be a New Year! At least, it will be for the federal government as of October 1st, when its new fiscal year begins. Most organizations stress the need for continuous improvement, including in Human Resources. As we approach the end of the government’s fiscal year, business should use this time of year as an opportunity for some organizational “New Year’s resolutions,” such as general house cleaning and a fresh assessment of their risk and compliance strategies.
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Pre-Employment Credit Checks: When Can They Be Used? Posted on: July 31, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Many reading this will have heard of “ban the box” laws, which prohibit employers from asking applicants about criminal histories, but what about laws regarding pre-employment credit checks and credit reports?
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Managing Peace in the Workplace Amidst Politically Charged Times Posted on: July 22, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
It is no secret that over the past few years, political tensions have been lingering in the U.S. Employers have asked if it is legal for them to express their political beliefs at their place of business, through posters, pamphlets, and conversation. My answer: depending on where you are located, it may be legal. My advice: if you want to avoid workplace conflict, save money, and avoid liability, then avoid displays of political propaganda in the workplace.
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AI & HR: The Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Posted on: July 17, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and other emergent technologies stand to profoundly impact employers and, indeed, society itself. According to some estimates, by 2025, half of all U.S. jobs will either be automated or augmented by AI, or will have initiated steps to move in that direction. As AI becomes infused in workplaces, there is the potential for AI to re-define what “work” means. Since the “work” each of us performs helps inform the social order, AI may well be poised to transform society.
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