In response to the Department of Labor’s Home Care Rule—which extended Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime protections to more home care workers—some states made changes in their Medicaid programs, according to studies and GAO interviews with stakeholders and selected state officials.
Archives for October 20, 2020
#NotMe app used to report workplace harassment
October marks the three-year anniversary of the #MeToo movement and according to a misconduct reporting app, workplace harassments have increased almost 30 percent in the past several months.
California’s New AB 1512 Revises Security Officer Rest Period Rules
On September 30, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1512, which amends California Labor Code Section 226.7 by authorizing employers to require certain unionized private security officers “to remain on the premises during rest periods and to remain on call, and carry and monitor a communication device, during
The Real HR Show: Pushing Back on Your CEO
In a continuation of our Just Say No October series, we’re talking about saying no to the executive team. Sometimes the most important thing an HR person does is say, “No, that’s a terrible idea. Here’s why.”
Plus, a question about unions and a question about exit interviews!
Pandemic-Based E-Verify TNC Temporary Extensions to End
E-Verify will no longer allow extensions for addressing Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNCs) beginning November 5, 2020.
After relaxing processing guidelines because of processing hardships due to COVID-19, E-Verify is again enforcing its requirement that employees choosing to contest TNC notifications must take action to contact the appropriate government agency within 10