May
11
2015
Designate representative to review remote employee’s I-9 documents
Question: We hired a remote worker and don’t have someone to review I-9 documents or complete the form in person; what should we do?
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News, trends and analysis in employment law, HR, safety & workers' comp
Jan
27
2015
HiringLeave Laws
CALIFORNIA: Two options available for paid sick leave compliance
The new paid sick leave law in California, AB 1522, is on employers’ minds as we begin 2015. There are two ways to comply with the law, and you have until July 1, 2015, to determine which fits your company the best:
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Oct
30
2014
WASHINGTON: Overbroad, anticompetitive noncompetes are unenforceable
Three different versions of a noncompete agreement, signed by three employees hired at different times, were too harsh to be enforced, said a federal district court in Washington. The employer, which specialized in artificial insemination of livestock, sued the workers when they left to work for a competitor.
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Aug
05
2014
Clear documentation saves employer from age discrimination liability
Thorough documentation of job requirements recently helped an Oregon employer win an age discrimination claim.
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Jun
30
2014
Electric company pays $1M to settle hiring discrimination claims
Following a random audit by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), federal contractor Lincoln Electric agreed to pay $1 million in back wages to African American applicants it rejected for entry level positions.
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May
14
2014
Register today: Tigard Form I-9 Workshop May 21st
In our I-9 workshop you will learn everything you need to know about filling out the I-9 Form accurately. We'll go through the motions in this interactive workshop including: Filling out sample I-9 Forms, Auditing the sample forms, and Discussing the law and tricky situations to avoid Vigilant Employment Attorney, Lorraine Hoffman will lead this critical workshop. The federal government…
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May
06
2014
Requiring specific I-9 documents costs Seattle employer more than $40,500
The Department of Justice has announced that it has settled allegations of discrimination in the I-9 process with SK Food Group.
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Apr
24
2014
Hiring
Spokane Washington Form I-9 Workshop this May 15th
Join us for a hands-on, practical look at how to complete and correct the form I-9. In our I-9 workshop you will learn everything you need to know about filling out the I-9 form accurately. We'll go through the motions in this interactive workshop including: Filling out sample I-9 forms, Auditing the sample forms,…
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Dec
23
2013
Hiring
EEOC permits “integrity tests” during hiring process
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued an Informal Discussion Letter approving the practice of using “integrity tests” in hiring. While the letter isn’t legally binding, it can provide guidance on EEOC policy.
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Nov
25
2013
Q&ADisabilityHiringImmigrationLeave Laws
Temporary workers—whose employee is this?
Q: We use a lot of workers that we obtain from a temporary services provider. What employment obligations do we have with respect to these workers since they’re not really “our” employees?
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