New I-9 Form With “Smart” Features Approved; Employers Must Start Using New Version by January 22, 2017
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has given final approval to a new version of the Employment
Ninth Circuit Rules That Mandatory Arbitration Class Waivers Violate Federal Labor Law, Widening Split Among Federal Circuits
Widening a growing split among the federal appeals courts regarding the legality of a class action waiver contained in an
ADA Ruling by Sixth Circuit Defers to Employer’s Judgment in Finding That Driving Was an Essential Function of Plaintiff’s Job
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled recently that driving was an essential function of an employee’s
Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Will Increase to $10.20 Beginning January 1, 2017
Pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13658 — signed by President Obama in 2014 that requires certain federal contractors and subcontractors
Roundup of State Voter Leave Laws
As we approach the November elections, we thought it might be helpful to provide a state-by-state summary of voter leave
“OFCCP Compliance Primer” Series: Evaluating Progress Toward Placement Rate Goals
We are pleased to present the latest in our ongoing “OFCCP Compliance Primer” series of guides designed to help new
Updated DOE Annual Higher Education “Completions” Data Provide Compliance and Diversity Benchmarks for Campus Recruiters
The Department of Education (DOE) has updated its Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) to reflect detailed demographic data by
The ADA and the Risks Inherent in Testing for and Inquiring About the Use of Legal Drugs
Employees’ use of legal drugs, including prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, can put employers in a bind. Even though such drugs
Dealing with Disruptive Political Discourse in the Workplace
Now that election season is upon us, it can create unique concerns for employers dealing with employees who wish to
Ruling by Fifth Circuit in Employer Solutions Staffing Group v. ICE Sheds Light on the I-9 Form’s Attestation Requirement
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision recently that serves to remind employers of their