An employee can proceed with a putative class action alleging his employer violated the Wage Act by failing to pay him within six days of the end of the company’s pay period, even though the statute allows payment within seven days for some categories of workers, a U.S. District Court judge in Massachusetts has ruled in an issue of first impression.
Read More »OSHA filing deadline hits
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) electronic reporting regulation, covered employers were required to submit their OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301 using the agency's electronic Injury Tracking Application (ITA) by March 2, 2025.
Read More »With last injunction lifted, Transparency Act compliance reset
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has set a new deadline for compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership information reporting requirements after a federal judge in Texas lifted the one remaining nationwide injunction blocking enforcement of the statute.
Read More »Here’s a better way to manage your data
Information is a company’s lifeblood in today’s data-driven world, and data stewards play a crucial role in managing and governing this asset. However, many organizations do not quite grasp the role of the data steward and how it pertains to data governance. An experienced Managed Services Provider can help fill in the blanks.
Read More »Appeals court rules discrimination suits can continue after plaintiff’s death
A Missouri appeals court has ruled that discrimination and retaliation claims survive a plaintiff’s death in a public employee whistleblower case. The court ruled that claims of retaliation or discrimination under the Missouri Human Rights Act and the Public Employee ...
Read More »Arbitration clause in employment contract deemed binding
An arbitration provision in a plaintiff’s employment contract should be enforced against him despite his assertion that the defendant employer neither explained the agreement’s contents nor recommended that he consult an attorney, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ...
Read More »Guidance for employers on wearable tech
As wearable technology has moved from the gym, it should come as no surprise that it is now in the workplace. But it is not the wild, wild west, and employers should not dive into wearable technology with reckless abandon, ...
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court lifts injunction on Transparency Act reporting
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a stay temporarily lifting one federal judge’s nationwide injunction barring enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements. The Supreme Court’s Jan. 21 order applies to the preliminary injunction issued by U.S. ...
Read More »Does my company really need an employee handbook?
The thought of writing an employee handbook can be daunting – it is quite often a lot of work and requires an understanding of a wide variety of laws, rules, and regulations. But the work to get a handbook that ...
Read More »Negotiating insurance provisions for commercial landlords
When commercial landlords negotiate leases with prospective tenants, they understandably focus on key commercial terms, such as rental rate and renewal options. While that focus is justified, landlords should never overlook the “boilerplate” language of the lease, especially the insurance ...
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