July 2024 | HR and Employment News

Volume 23 | July 2024

HR and the Law in the News

DOL Overtime Rule, SCOTUS Ruling, GINA, OSHA, GovCon updates, and more!

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DOL's Overtime Rule Takes Effect with One Exception

Well, here we are - July 1st. As of this writing, the U.S. Department of Labor's overtime rule has taken effect with one exception.

Click here find out what it is!

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How Will SCOTUS' Ruling on "Chevron" Impact Employers?

In 1984, the Supreme Court of the United Status ruled that if the Congressional intent behind a law is unclear then a federal court must give deference to the federal agency that enforces that law.

On June 28th, SCOTUS reversed that ruling. I was recently asked what impact this might have on the FTC's pending noncompete rule.

Click here for my thoughts on the matter & what's on the near horizon!

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HR's 3 R's: Race, Religion & Retaliation

A case was recently settled for $65,000 to resolve claims the employer discriminated and retaliated against two employees based on their race and religion.

Click here to read what else the employer had to do .

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Rare GINA Case Costs Employer $515K

Last year, charges filed with the EEOC alleging a violation of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act constituted .3% of all charges filed in the agency's entire fiscal year.

This case serves as a reminder of the cost of violating this federal law.

Click here to read more.

What You Pay & How You Pay - Comply with the FLSA

Q: Can you properly pay a non-exempt employee on a salary basis or pay a flat weekly rate?

A: Yes and yes.

So why did two employers just pay more than $500K for doing so? It's how they did it, not the fact that they did it.

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Click here to learn what they did wrong.

Supporting Our Military - It's Not Just for GovCon

Whether you are a covered government contractor required to maintain written affirmative action plans or not, there are many resources to help you recruit veterans, current members of our military, and their spouses.

Click here for learn about the DOL's Employment Navigator Partnership Program and a GovCon DEADLINE REMINDER.

Beat the Heat: OSHA Updates Its Heat Illness Prevention Campaign

As temperatures break record highs across the nation, OSHA has updated its Heat Illness Prevention Campaign.

Click here to read what OSHA suggests employers "should" do.

Yes! You can still subscribe and get access to the entire 2024 HR Webcast Series

Discounted individual and group subscriptions remain open. Subscribe now and still get access to all 11 webcasts in 2024 for the price of 8!

New time to include and engage west coast HR Peeps! Usually, the 4th Wednesday of each month, with a few exceptions, Noon - 1:15 pm ET

Generally pre-approved by HRCI and SHRM for 1.25 credits.
Groups of five (5) or more from the same employer get an additional 20% discount.

Click here for more information or to subscribe.

UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS

Summer is here! It's a quiet month but join us...

Wednesday, July 24th for "Conducting Prompt and Proper Workplace Investigations," webcast, Noon - 1:15 p.m. ET.

Pre-approved by HRCI & SHRM for 1.25 credits. $25 pp

Click here to register (except annual subscribers)

Click here for a full listing of ALL upcoming and archived events!

This publication does not constitute the rendering of legal advice. Please consult your company's legal counsel for guidance on any matter.

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