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Posttermination promises to pay wage can extend limitations period for wage claims

The statute of limitations for claims made under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Arizona Minimum Wage Act (AMWA) is two years, but it can be extended to three years if an employee can show the employer...

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Posttermination promises to pay wage can extend limitations period

The statute of limitations for claims made under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Arizona Minimum Wage Act (AMWA) is two years, but it can be extended to three years if an employee can show the employer...

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Hawaii's 2020 legislative session passes 4 laws affecting employers

When Hawaii's 2020 legislative session began in January, the focus was on increasing the state's minimum wage and employment benefits. The bills were tabled, however, after the COVID-19 crisis shut down all businesses...

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Time for a change: Oregon's Workplace Fairness Act goes into effect

Major elements of the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act (OWFA) took effect October 1, 2020. The 2019 Oregon Legislature passed the Act in response to concerns voiced by the #MeToo movement. On January 1, 2020, the time to...

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OSHA whistleblower charges surge during COVID-19

Whistleblower charges alleging workplace safety retaliation have surged dramatically during COVID-19. Approximately 30 percent more charges have been filed with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...

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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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Q - A: What do I do about employees who appear impaired at work? Two scenarios

Q We have an employee who definitely showed signs of being on drugs or alcohol at work. We want to let him go per our handbook policies that prohibit employees from being at work under the influence of alcohol or drugs...

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Politics at work—productive or polarizing? You be the judge

In what appears to be our country’s never-ending political season, employers should expect even more employee discussions on partisan matters during worktime as 2020 winds down. It really is hard to get away from the...

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What to consider before encouraging or requiring flu shots

As fall approaches, many employers are getting anxious about the upcoming flu season. With COVID-19 still unchecked, they could soon find themselves in the position of battling staffing challenges and employee health...

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6 good reasons to use new model FMLA forms

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued new forms you can use to meet the notice and certification requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Here are six good reasons to use the new forms. 1...

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Rumors, innuendo lead Wyoming Highway Patrol to face sexual harassment trial

Most people know overtly sexual comments are likely to violate their employer’s rules and could lead to sexual harassment claims. But many don’t understand the comments are a problem not just because they’re sexual. That...

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Employee’s ‘shocking’ Facebook posts on racial injustice may be protected

Ahead of a particularly divisive presidential election and in a year filled with extreme racial tensions, many people are flocking to social media as an outlet for their opinions. The platform allows them to voice...

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Employee performance evaluations can be either sword or shield

Conducting effective and accurate employee evaluations is an important part of any manager’s or supervisor’s job. Employee evaluations can be used as a sword, cutting through an employer’s defenses of its adverse...

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Caution: Keep politics out of West Virginia workplace

We’ve seen many protests throughout the country in the past several months. Initially, the events centered on restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. More recently, the protests addressed the death of George...

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Navigating ins and outs of COVID-19 employee travel restrictions

With no end to the COVID-19 crisis in sight and the numbers of positive cases increasing in many areas, you may want to consider implementing a policy for your employees’ travel, if you haven’t already done so. As with...

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