April

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...

Vermont: Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan Announced The new program will be called the Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan (VT-FMLI) and is scheduled to roll out for state workers before being available in the private sector. Private employers may voluntarily participate starting in...

We have a problem with employees discussing their wages with each other. We would prefer they keep this confidential, and we’ve even informed them that disclosure of this information can result in termination. What else can we do to prevent these discussions from happening?...