The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently ruled that an employer can ban nonemployee union representatives from soliciting employees in public spaces within its facilities. The June 14 decision
The U.S. Supreme Court recently held that the requirement to file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is mandatory, but not jurisdictional. Fort Bend County v.
The Internal Revenue Service announced the 2020 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (“HSA”). The annual limitation on deductions for high deductible health plans (“HDHP”) is $3,550
A recent study by Speakap discusses the importance company culture has on improving employee loyalty and relationships. Speakap describes workplace culture as “the sum of a company’s values, traditions, beliefs,
On June 10, the Hawaii Supreme Court issued a published opinion holding that an employer who takes an adverse action against an employee with a work injury based on business hardship should be prepared to provide evidence of
On May 31, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued a draft of the 2020 Form W-4, which implements changes made following the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. For example, the revised form no longer uses
On May 21, the Federal Register published the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) final rule protecting healthcare workers who refuse to provide care due to moral or religious beliefs. The Protecting
Summer may not yet officially be here, but it is already getting hot! Now is a good time for employers to review policies and procedures to ensure the safety of employees who work in outdoor or indoor heat environments.