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La-Z-Boy Dealer Cancels Unlawful Work Rules in NLRB Settlement A La-Z-Boy dealership in Indiana will rescind three work rules that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleged unlawfully infringe on employees' rights under US labor law. The NLRB has increased its review of workplace rules following...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended the renewal period for work permits to 540 days? Employment authorization documents (EADs) typically have a validity of 180 days from the EAD’s stated expiration date. This temporary final rule, which was published in the Federal Register...

California: FAQs published from Cal/OSHA regarding the new Workplace Violence Prevention law. The new law requires employers to establish, implement, and maintain a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). Cal/OSHA will be responsible for enforcing this law as of July 1, 2024. ...

Q: I hired an employee to work 34-40 hours per week. Through my policies as well verbal communication, I have made it clear that this individual cannot exceed 40 hours for the week without authorization from me. Yet, they frequently work over 40 hours without...

South Carolina: New Reporting Requirements Last year, Governor Henry McMaster signed into law the Statewide Education and Workforce Development Act. Under the Act, employers with at least 10 employees will be subject to the reporting requirements under S.C. Code Ann. § 41-31-160 and S.C. Code Ann....

Q: What are the benefits of conducting an exit interview with someone who is resigning? A: Exit interviews allow the employer to take a proactive approach when it comes to gathering sensitive, yet vital information about the workplace....

Minnesota: Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Pay History Ban Employers in Minnesota may no longer ask a job applicant about their pay history beginning Jan. 1, 2024. This law is being implemented, overseen, and enforced by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights....

Employers in Texas Must Post a Notice Regarding Reporting Workplace Violence or Suspicious Activity? House Bill No. 915 adds Chapter 104A, “Reporting Workplace Violence,” to the Texas Labor Code, requiring all employers, regardless of size, to “post a notice to employees of the contact information for...

Q: May an employer be sued due to the contents of a post-termination reference? A: Yes, absolutely. This is where the majority of employment-related defamation claims get started....