by keyseradmin | Aug 26, 2021 | Compliance
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new model Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Notice for employers, with information current as of July 31, 2021. The notice is updated periodically to reflect changes in the states that offer premium assistance...
by keyseradmin | Aug 26, 2021 | HR Consulting, Human Resources
By Allen Smith, J.D. Unemployment compensation claims from employees who refuse to return to work after being furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic are on the rise. “Since the onset of the pandemic, and continuing through 2021, the employers we assist with...
by keyseradmin | Jul 19, 2021 | Compliance, Human Resources
By Lisa Nagele-Piazza, J.D., SHRM-SCP HR professionals who manage family and medical leave know that leave laws are complex, which makes compliance difficult. So having sound policies and practices is critical. “Whatever your policy is, make sure you’re...
by keyseradmin | Jul 19, 2021 | Human Resources
By By Allen Smith, J.D. Employers generally are prohibited from asking questions about disabilities before making conditional job offers to applicants, but what should an employer do if a job applicant voluntarily discloses a disability at the interview stage? Telling...
by keyseradmin | Jul 19, 2021 | HR Consulting, Human Resources
By Allen Smith, J.D. On June 23, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill—the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA)—that would make it easier for people to win claims of age discrimination by easing the standards of proof. If also passed...
