DOL Release New Back-to-School FFCRA Guidance

by | Aug 31, 2020 | covid-19, Employment Law

Ever since it became clear that not all schools would be fully reopening for the new school year, employers and employees alike have been wondering how the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) would apply in the variety of new schooling scenarios....

FFCRA Leave – Significant Rule Changes

by | Aug 11, 2020 | Employment Law, General News

A federal court in New York recently struck down four federal Department of Labor (DOL) rules related to the leaves provided by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). As a result, certain aspects of the FFCRA are now more favorable to employees....

Can we extend a new employee’s probationary period? They aren’t meeting expectations yet.

by | May 22, 2020 | Employment Law, Human Resources

Answer from Kara, JD, SPHR: You can extend an introductory period, but I would recommend a different approach. I’d also advise against using the word “probationary.” I’ll explain both points. Extending the Introductory Period First things first, be aware that having...

SSN No-Match Letters: What to Do If You Receive One

by | Mar 3, 2020 | Employment Law, Human Resources

In 1993, the Social Security Administration started issuing no-match letters to employers. However, in 2012, the SSA stopped sending no-match letters to employers, due to various litigation concerns. Quite recently, the agency resurrected the practice, distributing...

Federal Law Alert: Upcoming OSHA Requirements

by | Feb 4, 2020 | Employment Law

Reminder: OSHA Log 300 Must Be Posted by February 1 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that all employers who are required to maintain the OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses post a summary of the previous year’s log...