Final Regulations Released for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Explore how the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is ensuring important workplace protections for pregnant workers.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyMay 14, 2024PWFA, EEOC, Workplace Inclusion, Workers' Rights, ComplianceComment

SECURE Act 2.0: A Guide to Shaping Enhanced Employee Benefits

The SECURE Act 2.0 offers game-changing provisions, allowing HR professionals to reshape retirement benefits and bolster employee financial security.

Policy, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyFebruary 6, 2024SECURE Act 2.0, employee benefits, employee financial well beingComment

A Guide to the 2024 FSA and HSA Contribution Limits

Explore 2024 contribution limits for HSAs and FSAs, and learn how HR can optimize employee benefits with ongoing communication and diverse outreach.

Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyJanuary 23, 2024HSA, FSA, Health Savings Account, Employee benefits, HSA limits, Tax Savings, Open enrollment, Healthcare planningComment

New York's "Freelance Isn't Free" Act: What Employers Need to Know

New York's "Freelance Isn't Free" Act, effective May 20, 2024, strengthens protections for freelance workers, reshaping dynamics for small businesses engaging independent contractors.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyDecember 7, 2023Freelance Isn't Free, Governor Hochul, New York Labor Law, Freelance, independent contractors, Employment Law ChangesComment

New York Labor Law Amendment Requires Employers to Notify Workers of Unemployment Benefits

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a labor law amendment requiring New York employers to inform workers about their right to file for unemployment benefits upon separation, as of November 13, 2023.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyNovember 9, 2023NYDOL, Employee Rights, Kathy Hochul, Employment #Regulations, Labor Law Amendment, New York Labor Law, Unemployment BenefitsComment

Equal Pay Matters: EEOC's 2024-28 Enforcement Strategy Unveiled

The EEOC's new Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2024-28 puts the spotlight on equal pay in the workplace.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 26, 2023Equal pay, EEOC, pay equity, salary history, compensation, employment practices, employment law, pay secrecy policiesComment

Federal Agency Collaboration and Employer Liability on the Rise

As federal agencies increasingly collaborate on workplace regulation enforcement, employers find themselves exposed to heightened liability.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 20, 2023Compliance, Workplace Regulations, Federal Agencies, Employer Liability, Employment Compliance, Employment Law Changes, Regulatory Scrutiny, Workplace Rights, Federal OversightComment

NLRB Adopts New Employer Work Rules Standard: What Employers Need to Know

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has introduced a stringent new standard for evaluating workplace regulations, impacting all employers, regardless of their union status.