If you have any exposure to the daily news or, in some places, just look out your window, you can find more than ample proof that the world is a scary place. Life can be dangerous and difficult, and everyone is constantly looking for ways to minimize their risk. Recent Shooting Sparks Concern Sometimes our …
Safety First: How to Keep the Workplace and Your Employees Safe Read More »
Determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor can be a confusing (and, if done incorrectly, costly) endeavor. Though some employers may knowingly misclassify workers to reduce costs and avoid the burden of certain employment laws, it is equally—if not more—likely that the fact-specific multipart classification tests used for this purpose have …
DOL Issues Guidance on Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification Read More »
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Delaware has joined the growing list of states that have passed a social media privacy law. The proposal, which will take effect immediately upon being signed by Governor Jack Markell, contains broad provisions. Here’s what you need to know now. Passwords are (officially) off-limits The primary intent of the law is to prohibit employers from …
Delaware Employer LAWlert: Why Can’t We be Friends? New Social Media Law Read More »
Effective January 1, 2015 in Illinois, the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act will prohibit most private-sector employers and employment agencies with 15 or more employees from asking applicants about their criminal histories and conducting criminal background checks until after applicants are deemed qualified for a job.At the signing Governor Quinn stated, “Everyone deserves a …
New Illinois Law Prohibits Criminal History Inquiries on Job Applications Read More »
In California under the IWC wage orders an entity can be held part of an employer/employee relationship if any one of the following three scenarios are satisfied: (1) “to exercise control over the wages, hours or working conditions;” or (2) “to suffer or permit to work;” or (3) “to engage,” a common law definition. Elements …
CA Update LAWlert: Supreme Court broadens definition of employer Read More »
