Posts Tagged ‘Compliance’
Employers Should be Prepared For Increased I-9 Enforcement in 2019
It’s evident that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been active this past year. Expect that trend to continue in 2019 based on U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s proposed budget for 2019. In the Department of Homeland Security’s 2019 FY Budget Summary, a number of additions have been proposed to continue the enforcement of…
Read MoreDOL’s PAID Extended for 6 Months
U.S. Department of Labor has extended the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) pilot program for another six months. The program, which launched in March and was scheduled to conclude last month, will now be extended until April 2019, in hopes of drawing greater participation. The PAID pilot program allows an employer to review Wage and…
Read MoreAn ICE Storm in July
The recent announcement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should have gotten the attention of employers. It illustrates how seriously ICE is in carrying out its commitment to increase the number of I-9 audits in an effort to create a culture of compliance among employers. In a press release issued last week, ICE shared…
Read MoreNew Privacy Law Brings Major Changes to California Businesses
AB 375 is the result of a compromise between the Democrats in the California legislature and consumer privacy advocates led by real-estate mogul Alistair Mactaggart. Mactaggart and his organization, Californians for Consumer Privacy (CCP), sponsored a sweeping ballot initiative aimed at giving consumers the right to know what personal information is collected about them and…
Read MoreEmployers Should Prepare for ICE Enforcement Despite Recent Political Turmoil
President Trump’s zero tolerance policy in regards to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been a focus in the media as of late. As promised, ICE has stepped up its enforcement efforts for 2018. While the recent debate over ICE’s activities in regards to immigrant families has overshadowed its enforcement efforts aimed at…
Read MoreHow Escalating ICE Raids in 2018 May Affect Your Business [UPDATE]
It was announced back in October that the Trump Administration had plans to escalate the number of raids on employers who employ undocumented workers. The raids, conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), often happen on a moment’s notice. Acting ICE director Tom Homan had advised that raids were likely to quintuple in 2018, with…
Read More“Ban The Box” Makes Hiring Fairer for Job Applicants with Criminal Records, but More Complex For Businesses [Update]
Applying for a job can be an arduous task these days. It can be made more stressful for job applicants with criminal records. Research affirms that a conviction record reduces the likelihood of a job callback or offer by nearly 50%, according to the National Employment Law Project (NELP). It also can be stressful for…
Read MoreU.S. DOL to Pilot Self-Audit Program for Compensation Violations [UPDATED]
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has officially launched its new pilot program to facilitate resolution of potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The focus of the pilot program is to encourage employers to conduct self-audits to improve their compliance with overtime and minimum wage obligations, and to…
Read MoreShould Your Company Participate in the ICE IMAGE Program?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stepped up its efforts to raid U.S. employers who hire undocumented workers. The results of these raids can be potential criminal prosecution of employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers in addition to prosecution of the workers themselves as well as bad media coverage. However, ICE is also promoting…
Read MorePredictive Scheduling Making an Impact In New York
New York City is implementing new rules that will affect the predictability of workers’ schedules in retail stores and fast food restaurants, becoming the largest city to implement such legislation. These new rules are reflected in a collection of local laws dubbed the “Fair Workweek” legislation (including Int. No. 1387-2016 – applicable only to retail…
Read MoreThe Importance of Time Tracking To Reporting Accurate Payroll Data
From money flowing into money flowing out, it’s vital to ensure that all checks and balances are in place for the smooth flow of cash to support business operations. But what happens if the data from your employee’s payroll is full of errors? A new study shows how many businesses nationwide are suffering from problematic…
Read MoreTime and Attendance Policies focus of Healthcare Industry Class-Action Lawsuits
Time and attendance continues to receive more attention as an employment issue. A class action lawsuit in Texas has put a spotlight on time and attendance practices in the healthcare industry. In Salcedo et al. v. St. Luke’s Health System Corp. et al. a former nurse has filed a class-action lawsuit in U.S. District Court…
Read MoreWhat To Know About Employee Sweepstakes And Contests
In this era of transient workforces, employees can use a much-needed pat on the back to let them know that they are valued within their company, whether as a bonus, a gift or praise. Contests and sweepstakes can be a way to reward employees, break down barriers, boost morale, and just have fun. As you…
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