If you have not had a complete HR Compliance review, we suggest it.  In the meantime here are some changes that took place in state and federal laws:

Handbook Change Areas You Need to Review

• Paid Leave

• Drug and Alcohol policies

• Telework policies

• Temporary policies

• Workplace harassment

Review Your Employment Application

• Does it contain the appropriate disclaimers and disclosures?

• Check your application for prohibited inquires

  • Salary history

  • Ban the Box

  • Fair chance legislation

Other Reminders

• The minimum wage increased in 26 states.

• Have you hired more people, changing your requirements?

• Have you added government contract-triggering additional requirements?

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Further Reading:

I-9 Audits Rise by 300% - Get Your Forms in Order
DOL Updates Guidance on Posting Notices for Remote Workplaces
Attention Employers: OSHA Announces Plan for Increased COVID-19 Inspections
Have You Updated Job Descriptions with Changes Caused by the Pandemic?