Connecticut has joined the growing number of states passing or enhancing laws aimed to deter sexual harassment in the workplace. On June 18, 2019, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law a bill entitled “An Act Combatting Sexual Assault and…
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Hurricane Season Preparation Guide for HR Managers
It’s hurricane season, and companies all along the Gulf should have a plan in place not only to address business continuity issues, but also the human resources and staffing questions that arise in the event of a natural disaster like a…
Colorado becomes the 13th State to “Ban the Box” – Prohibiting Employers from Inquiring about Criminal Convictions on Initial Employment Applications
Colorado employers should review and, if necessary, revise job applications to remove questions about criminal history. Colorado has joined a growing number of states and municipalities to pass “ban the box” laws, which prohibit employers from asking job applicants about…
Posted in Labor & Employment
In Pay, May All Be Created Equal…An Overview Of The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
The News On May 22, 2019, Colorado passed a new pay equity law which brings the state to the cutting edge of regulation in this area. The Basics The Act, which will take effect on January 1, 2021, prohibits discrimination…
Posted in Pay Equity
Update on Local Sick Pay Laws in Texas
The Texas legislative session has come to a close, and the much expected law banning cities from implementing sick leave ordinances and similar employment laws failed to make it to the Governor’s desk. The reason for the collapse of the…
Tagged with: human resources, sick leave, Sick Pay
Posted in Benefits, Labor & Employment, Wage and Hour
Posted in Benefits, Labor & Employment, Wage and Hour
Nine Questions Answered About the Proposed Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance
The proposed Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance, introduced in the City Council on May 29, 2019, would require certain Chicago employers to publish employees’ schedules two weeks in advance and limit their ability to change employees’ schedules or impose mandatory overtime…
Posted in Labor & Employment, Wage and Hour
The Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing Applicants
What questions are considered illegal to ask during the interview process? Bethany Salvatore and Bryant Andrews discuss interview do’s and don’ts as well as best practices. About The Authors
