For the first time in recorded history, the workplace encompasses four distinctive generations. The Traditionalists, sometimes referred to as War Babies, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y (also known as the Millennial Generation). Each generation was raised...

On June 30, in a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court held that closely held for-profit corporations cannot be required to provide contraception coverage. The requirement is part of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) provision requiring private companies to include...

I get it – snooze-worthy, old-fashioned harassment and discrimination training isn’t in line with the vibe you’re trying to create at your hip tech startup. You want to be laid back, cut out all the corporate bull, build a community within your company that transcends...

As the global market grows seemingly smaller, more and more companies are expanding their reach around the world. Some companies send U.S. employees overseas, while others hire locally, or even utilize local independent contractors. As in the United States, companies...

Recently, the IRS issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list that reiterates earlier guidance disallowing pre-tax employer reimbursements for employee health care premiums. The FAQ also calls attention to the $100 per day, per employee penalty for...

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...

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...