Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) can provide valuable protection; particularly, given the predicted rise in employment related legal claims and enhanced government enforcement initiatives. Furthermore, EPLI remains a relative bargain in the continued “soft” insurance market and employers should consider adding or increasing insurance coverage to protect against employment claims. EPLI insurance is somewhat quirky
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Employers limited in use of Genetic Information
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) was enacted to curtail the use of genetic history in employment-related areas. GINA includes two titles. Title I, which amends portions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code, addresses the use of genetic information in health insurance.
Don’t use Revised I-9 Form: USCIS Delays Rule Changing List of Documents Acceptable to Verify Employment Eligibility until April 3, 2009
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today it has delayed by 60 days, until April 3, 2009, the implementation of an interim final rule entitled “Documents Acceptable for Employment Eligibility Verification”. The Revised I-9 was to take effect on February 2, 2009.
The delay will provide DHS with an opportunity for further…
Ledbetter now Law: Employers must Focus on Compliance
President Obama signed into law the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act nullifying the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Previous posts on the content and effect of the law are as follows:
Ledbetter Fair Pay Act passed by Senate and awaiting Obama Signature
Mandatory use of E-Verify for Government Contractors delayed again to May 21, 2009
The Chamber of Commerce reports another delay in the implementation of Federal Acquisition Regulations that require mandatory use of the E-verify system by government contractors. An agreement was reached in the pending litigation for the purpose of allowing the Obama Administration an opportunity to review pending regulatory actions left over from the Bush Administration. The new…
New I-9 Forms and Other Changes to Acceptable Documents effective February 2, 2009
The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) has revised the Form I-9 and acceptable documents issuing the following summary:
The interim final rule narrows the list of acceptable identity documents and further specifies that expired documents are not considered acceptable forms of identification. An expansive document list makes it more difficult for employers to…
Ledbetter Fair Pay Act passed by Senate and awaiting Obama Signature
The Senate passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 by a vote of 61 to 36 with both Pennsylvania Senators supporting the legislation. President Obama has previously stated he will sign the law.
The Ledbetter Fair Pay Act redefines the "accrual" of a compensation discrimination claim as follows:
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January 21st Carnival of HR
The theme of "change" resonates through today’s carnival posts. Here are the contributions with some great advice and observations about what is confronting Human Resource Professionals for 2009 and beyond:
Ann Bares at Compensation Force posts on Best to Get Base Pay in Order Before Implementing Employee Incentives. She recognizes that employee incentives are a…
OFCCP’s Accessible On-Line Application Requirement
Employers that rely on a web-based application and recruiting processes should examine their websites for compliance with the ADA’s employment provisions which require accessibility and accommodation in the hiring process. A recent OFCCP Directive sets forth the agency’s policy on review of employer websites where applications are solicited:
Effective immediately, all compliance evaluations shall…
Bad News: Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Paycheck Fairness Act Pass the House.
Congress has passed The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (H.R. 11) and The Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 12). Anaylsis of the new legislation to come.
The Ledbetter Fair Pay Act is discussed in a prior post on Record Retention Nightmare Created by Ledbetter Fair Pay Act . The Paycheck Fairness…