People Risk Management Today

Question: The holidays are coming and we know people will be out of the office for various celebrations and events. Often people don’t know each other’s schedules and that creates...

DOL Announced Proposal Expanding Tip Sharing On December 4, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) regarding the tip regulations under the...

Oakland Minimum Wage Increase and Poster Update On December 12, 2017, the City of Oakland announced its minimum wage will increase to $13.23 on January 1, 2018. The city’s minimum...

Health Coverage for Prescription Contraceptives On June 5, 2017, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed legislation (H.B. 1186) requiring health benefit plans to cover a multi-month supply of prescription contraceptives. The...

Volunteer Emergency Worker Job Protection Act Amended On August 24, 2017, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation (S.B. 1895) amending the Volunteer Emergency Worker Job Protection Act to prohibit employers...

Minimum Wage and Discrimination Posters Updated In December 2017, the following New Jersey posters were updated: New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law Abstract. Discrimination in Public Accommodation. Discrimination in...

Background Check Provisions Updated On June 5, 2017, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed legislation (A.B. 76) related to criminal history records, removing the duty of the state central repository of...

New York City Pregnancy and Employment Rights Publications Updated The New York City Commission on Human Rights published an updated poster and fact sheet regarding an employer’s duty under the...

Electronic Filing of Unemployment Insurance Quarterly Reports According to Ohio Admin. Code 4141:11-01, Ohio employers are required to submit quarterly contribution, payroll, and/or wage reports electronically. This electronic requirement is...

Poster Updates The following Washington required posters have been updated to reflect 2018 changes: Your Rights as a Worker Unemployment Benefits 2018 Minimum Wage Notice Employers are required by Washington...