Upcoming Changes to NIH Harassment and Hostile Work Environment Reporting Requirements
Upcoming Changes to NIH Harassment and Hostile Work Environment Reporting Requirements https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/upcoming-changes-nih-harassment-and-hostile-work-environment-reporting By Darren Gibson and Phil Lu on July 6, 2022 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) requires recipient institutions—i.e., any entity receiving funding from the NIH—to have policies that foster a harassment-free environment. Recipient institutions are required to establish and maintain a clear code of […]
EEOC Offers Training Workshops on EEO Laws for Employers
EEOC Offers Training Workshops on EEO Laws for Employers On June 8, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that employers may begin registering for its new virtual training programs on federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. The EEOC, which enforces EEO laws, offers the new programs to provide technical assistance training to individuals who may […]
7 Tips for Keeping Young Employees Safe
7 Tips for Keeping Young Employees Safe The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently reminded employers hiring youth-aged workers to review workplace practices and comply with federal child labor laws to ensure these hires have a safe and beneficial experience. In 2021, the DOL indicated workplace injuries and illnesses among youth-aged employees—those who are under 18 years […]
DOL Announces Plan to Issue Proposed Independent Contractor Rule
DOL Announces Plan to Issue Proposed Independent Contractor Rule In a recent blog post, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will issue a proposed rule on determining employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA). On Jan. 7, 2021, during the Trump administration, the DOL published a rule—the Independent Contractor […]
Attracting and Retaining Employees During the Great Reshuffle
Attracting and Retaining Employees During the Great Reshuffle The labor market is a bit unpredictable at the moment. Economists previously warned of a “Great Resignation,” a time when employees were expected to quit in record numbers and leave considerable vacancies in the workforce. This actually happened somewhat—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there […]
Increase in Telehealth and Mental Wellness Utilization During Pandemic
Study Finds 7,000% Increase in Telehealth and Mental Wellness Utilization During Pandemic Study Finds a 7,000% Increase in Telehealth Utilization During Pandemic According to a new report, telehealth usage grew more than 7,000% during the first year of the pandemic. FAIR Health’s annual report studies health care indicators, prices and utilization trends. With the latest data, researchers […]
What Employers Should Know About On-demand Pay
What Employers Should Know About On-demand Pay The traditional weekly or biweekly concept of “payday” is engrained in many workplaces. However, many employers are exploring ways to pay their workers faster, especially those in industries that provide hourly wages or have high turnover rates. As Americans face rising costs for everyday essentials, health care and […]
Watch for These 6 Phishing Scams
Watch for These 6 Phishing Scams Phishing is a type of cyberfraud that utilizes deceptive emails or other electronic communication to manipulate recipients into sharing sensitive information, clicking on malicious links or opening harmful attachments. While emails are the most common delivery method of phishing attempts, cybercriminals may also use text messages, social media messages, […]
New Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) Certification Compliance Requirements for Federal Contractors
New Compliance Requirements for Federal Contractors Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) Certification Starting in 2022, federal contractors and subcontractors who hold a contract of at least $50,000 and have 50 or more employees will need to provide certification of their AAPs to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) via the AAP-VI portal. Important reporting […]
Form I-9 Policy Change effective Jan 1, 2019
Since inception, AdvanStaff HR has assisted every client employer with Form I-9 compliance and meeting federal obligations under the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) regulations. This notice clarifies a procedural and administrative change to the existing Form I-9 completion and administration process. Section 1 of the Form I-9 must be completed by EVERY employee no later than […]
