On Jan. 1, 2024, California’s Senate Bill (SB) 616 takes effect, increasing the amount of paid sick leave employers are required to provide to California employees.
California Legislature Proposes Bill Mirroring Executive Order Regarding Food Sector Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
On Apr. 16, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-51-20, (Executive Order) which provides COVID-19 related paid sick leave for “food sector workers” who work for larger employers in the state. The California legislature is now considering codifying those leave requirements with Senate Bill 729.
Expanded Wage Replacement Entitlements for California Employees
As schools and childcare facilities announce they will remain closed through the summer months, the California legislature is considering an amendment to the state’s Paid Family Leave program to allow employees to obtain income replacement under the unemployment insurance code for COVID-caused school closures.
March 2019: Electronic PDF
March 2019 Employment Practices Compliance Managing ever-expanding state and local paid family and sick leave mandates, training supervisors and managers on FMLA and ADA requirements, handling difficult accommodation requests, and … Read More
The CEO’s Desk: Top Compliance Challenges
Top Compliance Challenges for 2019 By Terri L. Rhodes CCMP, CLMS, CPDM, MBA CEO, DMEC Managing the key requirements of ever-expanding state mandates is just one of many leave compliance … Read More
The Disabled Workforce: Compliance, Technology, and Documentation
Disability Compliance, Technology, and Documentation By Rachel Shaw, JD CEO and Principal Shaw HR Consulting When it comes to managing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process and reasonable … Read More
The CEO’s Desk: Giving Context to Technology
Giving Context to Technology By Terri L. Rhodes CCMP, CLMS, CPDM, MBA CEO, DMEC This edition of @Work covers a wide range of technology options available today in absence management. … Read More
The CEO’s Desk: Compliance – Possible
Compliance: Possible By Terri L. Rhodes, CLMS, CCMP, CPDM, MBA CEO DMEC Today’s workplace is unprecedented in its fragmented landscape for managing employee time off. We have mandated leaves of … Read More
Compliance Makeover: Exceeding ADA Requirements
Going “Above & Beyond”: Exceeding ADA Requirements Without Getting Burned By Francis Alvarez, JD Principal, National Coordinator of Disability, Leave & Health Management Practice Jackson Lewis PC Despite Americans with … Read More
Compliance Makeover: Mental Health Integration
For Employers and Providers Alike, Mental Health Is All About Integration Employee mental health initiatives are driving expanded program integration as employers and vendors build on the model developed for … Read More
Piecing Together the Integration Puzzle: Compliance Pitfalls
What Compliance Pitfalls Look Like in the Trenches By Linda Croushore Sr. Director, Disability Services UPMC WorkPartners If you are like me, you attend many webinars and read many articles … Read More
Section 503 and Inclusive Workplace Planning
Employing People with Disabilities Online Tool Helps Build a Diverse Workforce If your organization wants the business benefits of including people with disabilities in the workplace, you have a valuable … Read More
Compliance Memos: September 2016
Proliferating Local Paid Sick Leave, Other Protections Chicago requires employers to provide paid sick leave to employees effective July 1, 2017. One leave hour is accrued per 40 hours worked, … Read More
Compliance Memos: May 2016
HHS Announces HIPAA Audits: Watch for Email Notices To assess employer compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules, the Department of … Read More
Compliance Memos: March 2016
9th Circuit: Deadlines Can’t Fall on Weekends In Legras v. Aetna Life Insurance Company, the insurer was not allowed to strictly limit appeal of a plan decision to 180 days. … Read More
The CEO’s Desk: Shifting Forces Driving Compliance
By Terri Rhodes, MBA, CPDM, CCMP Chief Executive Office, DMEC Welcome to the premier issue of our new and improved @Work magazine! We have put a lot of effort into … Read More