Maine Bans Salary History Inquiries

In an effort to further reduce the gender pay gap, Maine has joined a growing number of states and municipalities that have banned salary history inquiries. The state amended the Maine Human Rights Act, which already included pay equity provisions, to include the...

Employee Requests for ADA Accommodation

Under Title I of the ADA, employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations to eligible disabled employees — unless the accommodations will cause undue hardship for the employer or pose a direct threat to the safety of those in the workplace....

What the GDPR Means for Employers

What is the GDPR?In January 2012, the European Commission created a proposal to reform data protection rules across the European Union (EU). Passed on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a major component of this reform. The rules within the...

Minimum Wage When Working Remotely

Question: Do we pay employees working remotely the minimum wage of the state where our headquarters is located or the state an employee does the work?Answer from Marisa, SPHR:Good question. It comes up a lot with employers who have people working remotely or at a...