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What is NLRA Section 7 Rights?

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Feb 19, 2018 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates, Human Resources

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Section 7 applies to both union and nonunion employers; it guarantees employees the right not only to bargain collectively, organize, form, join, or assist labor organizations, but also the right to engage in “other concerted...

5 Historically Famous Sexual Harassment Cases

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 24, 2017 | HR Compliance

All businesses and non-profits must be aware of the potential liability for sexual harassment. In the wake of recent sexual harassment claims against Bill O’Reilly and Harvey Weinstein, companies should be reminded of their responsibilities under the law. A...

New I-9 Form required

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 1, 2017 | HR Compliance

The new I-9 was issued on July 17, 2017 (Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification). The revised version may be used immediately, but it must be used no later than September 18, 2017. Employers can continue using Form I-9 with a revision date of 11/14/16 through...

Can you legally not pay your summer interns?

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | May 26, 2017 | HR Compliance, Human Resources, Talent Management

Companies using unpaid interns need to review and update their internship programs and policies to comply with federal and state wage and hour standards. Employers can protect themselves from FLSA (Fair Labor Standard Acts) violations by having a clear understanding...

Employers Must File Copies of Form W-2 by Jan. 31, 2017

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 9, 2017 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates

There is a new federal law that allows the IRS to detect and prevent refund fraud. The new annual deadline for filing copies of employee’s’ Form W-2 with the Social Security Administration (SSA) is Jan. 31, 2017. Under the new deadline: Employers filing...

What Managers Need to Know About How to Calculate Overtime Appropriately per the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 5, 2016 | HR Compliance, Human Resources, Talent Management

Employers who ignore or miscalculate the “regular rate” make an easy, but costly, mistake. Here’s the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) requirement and how to make the calculation. What is “Regular Rate”? Overtime must be calculated on the “regular rate,” not on the...