To Gender Equality and Beyond
As employers seek more inclusive environments, many are removing gender pronouns from policies and handbooks in favor of more gender-neutral terms, such as they, their, and them. They’re also working to ensure benefit programs are equitable and accessible.
The CEO’s Desk: Adjusting to a New Era of Compliance
How do industry professionals adjust to this new era of compliance? It’s important to go back to the basics, identify which employment practices need fine-tuning to ensure compliance, and which policies need updating or modernization. And DMEC is here to offer you the support and resources you need.
[content_control Program Showcase: Long COVID Claims
Return to work after illness can be fraught with challenges and concerns. With accommodations and managed expectations, a long COVID diagnosis does not have to mean an extended absence or loss of an employee. With a transition plan to return to normal duties over a period of time, this
San Francisco Issues Implementation Guidance for Military Leave Pay Protection Act
On Feb. 19, 2023, San Francisco’s Private Sector Military Leave Pay Protection Act took effect. The ordinance requires covered employers to provide supplemental pay to an employee while on leave for military duty for up to 30 days in a calendar year.
Federal Court Strikes Down Amendments to Puerto Rico 2017 Employment Law Reform
Less than a year after its enactment, a federal district court has declared null and void Puerto Rico Act 41-2022, a law that rolled back parts of the 2017 employment law reform. Accordingly, the 2017 Puerto Rico employment law reform is back in full force.
Bloomington and St. Paul’s Sick and Safe Time Ordinances Get Updates
Responding to increased attention to worker protections promoting public health and safety, both Bloomington’s and St. Paul’s City Councils recently unanimously approved amendments to their Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Ordinances.
DOL Issues Guidance on Handling Telework under FLSA, FMLA
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance on the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Family and Medical Leave Act to employees who telework from home or from another location away from the employer’s facility.
Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act is Ready for Governor’s Signature
Governor J.B. Pritzker has indicated he intends to sign the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act that passed both houses of the legislature on Jan. 10, 2023. The Act will entitle covered employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of paid leave in each 12-month period
Q&A with Keynote Speaker Jamira Burley
An award-winning activist and social impact adviser, DMEC Compliance Conference keynote speaker Jamira Burley has worked in more than 30 countries and shares insights on how employers can encourage employees to be authentic, respect lived experience in the workplace, and engage with all generations.
San Francisco Passes Ordinance Mandating Paid Military Leave
On Jan. 20, 2023, San Francisco approved the Military Leave Pay Protection Act, which mandates that certain employers must provide paid leave for employees taking leave for military duty. The ordinance takes effect 30 days after passage on Feb. 19, 2023.
