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Wrestling With Records: Guidance on Record Retention

Now is a good time to review your policies and practices on employee records to ensure your organization is in compliance.

Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyMarch 10, 2022record keeping, human resource managementComment

What Can I ask My Employees About Covid-19 Vaccination?

These FAQs cover what an employer can ask its employees regarding Covid-19 vaccination.

Employment Law, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyMarch 4, 2022covid-19 vaccination rules for employersComment

HIPAA, COVID-19 Vaccination, and the Workplace – Commonly Asked Questions

The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued FAQs to address questions about when and how the HIPAA Rules apply to uses and disclosures of COVID-19 vaccination-related information.

Employment Law, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyFebruary 17, 2022HIPAA, Covid-19Comment

New York State Minimum Wage Increases: Are You in Compliance?

NYS employers with employees working in the State and outside of NYC should review the changes and make the necessary adjustments to ensure they are in compliance with the new requirements.

Employment Law, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyJanuary 18, 2022New York state minimum wageComment

Biden Announces New Vaccine Rules for Businesses

The new rules will apply to about 84 million workers at medium- and large-sized American businesses.

Employment Law, Policy, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyNovember 10, 2021OSHA, CMS, Vaccine mandate, Biden administration, What employers need to knowComment

Updated EEOC COVID-19 Guidance on Religious Objections to Vaccine Mandates

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued updated guidance on how employers should handle religious objections to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

An HR Check-up, Like Going to the Dentist?

Few people like going to the dentist but the consequences of not going can be more painful. The same can be said for conducting an HR check-up.

Employment Law, Leadership, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyNovember 4, 2021hr compliance, HR lawComment

Is it Legal to Reduce Employees' Salaries if They Work Less Than 40 Hours?

While salary reductions can provide opportunities for cost savings, they also present a legal risk, especially when they involve exempt employees.

Employment Law, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 15, 2021salary reduction, pay reduction, exempt employeesComment

Form I-9: One of the Biggest Penalty Risks Businesses Face

Employers take note: small I-9 paperwork mistakes can add up to significant fines.

Employment Law, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 8, 2021Form I-9, ICE penalties, paperwork, co, complianceComment

What Employers Need to Know About the Latest NYS HR-Related Law

The NY HERO Act is intended to prevent current and future occupational exposure to airborne infectious diseases at workplaces throughout New York State.

Employment Law, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyJune 17, 2021NYSDOL, Hero Act, HR law complianceComment

To Mandate or Not Mandate Vaccination – What Are U.S. Employers Thinking?

Should employers implement a mandatory vaccination policy?

Can an Employer Be Held Liable if an Employee Contracts COVID-19 at Work and Spreads it to Their Family?

We answer the final question in our Series of Four Burning Coronavirus-Related Legal Questions for 2021, can employers be held liable for the spread of Covid-19 to employees’ families?

Employment Law, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyMay 20, 2021coronavirus legal questions, Covid-19Comment