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Colorado's new Equal Pay for Equal Work Act applies to out-of-state employers

Q Our company is headquartered outside of Colorado but has branch offices within the state. Are we required to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act’s (EPEWA) equal pay, job posting, and record keeping...

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Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act effective January 2021

Among the most significant employment-related bills passed by the Colorado General Assembly during its 2019 legislative session was Colorado's new Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA). The Act, which will go into effect...

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FLSA allows for various timekeeping methods

Q We have a new payroll system that will allow employees to clock in from their phones. Are there any concerns about having nonexempt employees clock in and out from personal mobile phones? A In addition to setting...

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How to keep up with nonexempt teleworkers' time

For many employers, the telework experiment necessitated by COVID-19 has been a surprising success. Many are considering whether to continue the work-from-home option for at least a portion of the workforce. One...

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3 Florida employment-related bills signed into law

The Florida Legislature concluded its 2020 session in May, but bills continue to make their way to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature. The process has been progressing more slowly than usual because of the COVID-19...

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‘Real Housewife’ faces backlash for outing co-star’s bipolar disorder

Any “Real Housewives” fans out there? I’m not ashamed to admit I sometimes (with shocking frequency) set aside my Wall Street Journal and Brendon Burchard books on high-performance business habits to engage in a slightly...

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4th Circuit says 'promptly' means 'immediately' under USERRA

Congress passed the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) to protect employees who also are past or present members of the uniformed services, such as members of the military reserves. The...

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Rhode Island's drug testing statute may cover breathalyzer tests, federal court rules

The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island recently found the state's drug testing statute could apply to breathalyzer tests. The statute governs the testing of "urine, blood, or other bodily fluid or...

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Tips for fine-tuning workplace vaccination policies during pandemic

With colder weather beginning to creep in, many employers are looking at their influenza vaccination policies with fresh eyes. COVID-19 and the seasonal flu share common symptoms, which can complicate your efforts to...

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What Supreme Court's DACA decision means for employers

It isn't any secret that immigration issues have been a hot topic in employment for the last several years. One such issue involved the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly referred to as DACA. A...

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Subjective factors can override objective measures in employment decisions

Employers often struggle with balancing objective standards against subjective ones in making employment decisions. Using a carefully constructed and well-documented process can be of enormous importance. A recent case...

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Certainty or flexibility: Including personnel policies in union contracts can backfire

When a company has a union contract, it must be careful not to make changes in its operations covered by the contract without first negotiating with the union. Contracts generally have a management rights clause that...

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Employers' guide to navigating common issues involving remote workers

"Working from home," "teleworking," "working remotely"—whatever you call it, the concept has always been troublesome for employers. COVID-19 has forced them to reconsider telework, which has become essential for many...

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Heading for New Normal: HR leadership tips from 5 CEOs

In the wake of 2020’s coronavirus pandemic and economic, social, and political unrest, we’ve packed our bags, gassed up the car, and initially set out for “Back to Normal” as our destination. We’re trusting Waze app to...

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Failure to follow constructive discharge preconditions dooms claims

The Arizona Employment Protection Act (AEPA) codifies the state’s public policy favoring at-will employment, which provides that absent a written employment contract stating otherwise, “the employment relationship is...

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