Law Alert: Maine Limits Captive Audience Meetings and Expands Pay Equity

The following changes to Maine employment law apply to employers of all sizes and become effective on October 25, 2023. Limitations on Captive Audience Meetings Employers can’t take, or threaten to take, any adverse action against an employee for declining to attend...

Can we use comp time with our employees?

Answer from Daniel, SHRM-SCP: It depends. For nonexempt employees of a private employer, no. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) doesn’t permit private employers to offer compensatory time (“comp time”) in lieu of overtime pay. You could offer time off to...

How do we know if we’re required to provide FMLA for our employees?

Answer from Jenny, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides covered employees job-protected, unpaid leave for family or medical related reasons, such as to care for a sick family member or the birth or adoption of a child. Private sector...

Federal Law Alert: Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Takes Effect

Federal employment law is about to give birth to some long-overdue requirements. As of June 27, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must provide pregnancy-related accommodations to employees and applicants under the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)....

Keeping Up with Labor Law Posting Requirements

All businesses are required by law to be in compliance with current laws that affect the workplace. Labor laws are protections and safeguards that are designed to ensure employees are safe and protected on the job. The problem? These state and federal regulations can...

We need to terminate an employee due to poor performance. Should we give them a letter outlining why we are terminating them?

Answer from Daniel, SHRM-CP: There is no federal requirement for employers to provide written notice about why someone is being terminated, but we do recommend providing written notice as best practice. This reduces the likelihood of the terminated employee spinning...