Editor’s Note

Imagine a performance review that could make or break a person’s career. Imagine a disciplinary hearing with the potential to get very hairy. Imagine a return to work interview where the person in question has been off sick for three months straight.

HR Legal and Compliance August 2018 Advertisers

Summer Hiring: Who- When-What Of State Laws

​​​​​​​Here we are - the school year is coming to a close and you are eager to get your business staffed with forward-thinking, millennial summer hires. Don’t move too fast though, because in addition to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s restrictions, there are numerous states that provide even more rigorous limitations on the employment of minors.

Employees Have The Right NOT To Pray

​​​​​​​We live in a country that affords us many individual freedoms, among them is the right to observe the religion of our choice (subject to some reasonable limits). When a job requirement interferes with a sincerely held religious belief an employer must at least try to provide a reasonable accommodation. Generally speaking, employers must not discriminate on the basis of religion. Guess what? Religious freedom also includes the right to NO religion. It includes the right NOT to pray.

Staying Compliant With I-9

​​​​​​​With limited exceptions, all employers are required by federal law to verify the identity of their employees, including citizens and non-citizens, and their eligibility to work in the US. This is accomplished by the employer and the employee both completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). While the Form I-9 has had a facelift over the last few years with changes aimed to assist employees and employers when completing the Form I-9, the purpose remains the same.

Why Your Employees Are Your Biggest Cybersecurity Threat

​​​​​​​In recent years, hackers have been moving away from trying to break through holes in an organization’s network perimeter. Since digital defenses have gotten so strong, cybercriminals have correctly identified that internal users of a system are still largely unprotected. What’s more, they’re human — and prone to making fatal mistakes due to overconfidence, lack of knowledge or other factors.

Workplace Safety

​​​​​​​Workplace safety has become a focal point in recent months, given the recent shootings at YouTube, the Capital Gazette Newspaper, and other places of employment. For many employees, especially those who work in HR, these incidents have brought up questions about whether their own organizations can ensure a safe working environment.

Invisible Disabilities

​​​​​​​It’s the first day of your company’s annual sales meeting for 25 people. While you ate a hearty breakfast at home before the meeting, you’re starving and ready for lunch. As you walk into the break room, you see that your boss’ administrative assistant ordered pizza for lunch.

Future Credit On Medical Benefits Is Dead

In a recent case, decided on June 19, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania granted appeal to clarify the scope of subrogation reimbursement under the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act (the “Act”).