The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued final regulations in late May 2014 in which it proposed making two significant changes to the Small Business Health Options Plan (“SHOP”) requirements. First, the requirement for SHOPs to offer the employee...
On June 20, 2014, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury (“Departments”) released final rules setting forth how an orientation period works with, and impacts, the requirement that employers cannot impose a waiting period of more than 90 days...
Effective July 1, California will raise its minimum hourly wage from $8.00 to $9.00. The increase will also affect the minimum salary requirement for several categories of employees that are exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements. The minimum salary of...
Most employers have an “introductory” or “probationary” period for new full-time employees. This period is usually defined as a set period of time following the date of hire, usually 90 days in length, during which a new employee is considered to be on “introductory...
This week, the White House announced that the President will issue an executive order that will forbid companies that contract with the federal government from discriminating against employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity. This executive order will...
Q: What are the rules with respect to salaried, exempt employees clocking in and out using a time clock system?A: Whether you require exempt employees to use a time clock is a matter of preference. There is no requirement to track the hours of exempt employees....
