This edition of HR Hero What's New covers recent HR insights and news, including critical updates and key decisions impacting employers. The 5th Circuit invalidated a creative pay plan, emphasizing adherence to wage laws. With the rise of remote work, ensuring WARN Act compliance is essential. Before adding a Pregnant Workers Fairness Act policy to your handbook, consider several important factors. A Texas employer faced a $749,906 penalty due to missing documentation.
Notable updates include the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming decision on a key exemption issue, a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling on a COVID-19 workers' compensation claim, and new guidance from the EEOC on harassment. Compliance dates highlight amendments to Minnesota's ESST law, oral fluid testing for drug and alcohol, and changes to pregnancy accommodations and parental leave laws.
State-specific updates include revised background check procedures and added commercial driver's license information. Resources provided include a checklist for computer professional exemption, a podcast episode on tackling large tasks, and a policy on preemployment physical examinations.
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