Credit checks may become a thing of the past for most employers. Seven states (California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, and Washington) have laws prohibiting employers from checking credit reports unless there is a nexus to actual job responsibilities. However, these laws do permit credit checks on applicants whose jobs provide access to company or [...]
The already skyrocketing costs of home healthcare will increase even more if a Department of Labor proposal is approved. With encouragement from President Obama, the Department of Labor proposes a rule that would eliminate an exemption in the Fair Labor Standards Act for in-home caregivers, unless the caregiver is employed directly by the family or [...]
As published in the August 8, 2011 CT Law Tribune
As published in the July 25, 2011 CT Law Tribune
Legislatures often set January 1 as the effective date for new legislation. Employers must take the time now to ensure they are compliance-ready for 2012. Here are just a few of the new laws on the books: Most private sector employers are required to post a notice about employee rights under the National Labor Relations [...]