Below are descriptions of 3 employment law trends and several suggestions on how to manage them effectively.
1. Litigation issues are on the rise. There has been a rising tide of wage and hour litigation in the United States. In 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor recovered $225 million in back wages for employees, up 28 percent from 2010. It is important that employers consistently review their company policies and procedures to avoid litigation.
2. Workers want their time off. The Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other state and federal laws have outlined specific rules that relate to employees taking time off for vacation, sickness, and other qualifying situations. It would be ideal for employers to be mindful of what their paid time off policies are, and if they are in line with federal and state law guidelines.
3. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have been stringently enforcing their plan to: protect immigrants, migrant and other vulnerable workers, enforce equal pay laws, eliminate barriers in recruitment and hiring, prevent harassment in the workplace, and preserve access to the legal system. In order to avoid these situations, it is advisable for employers to review and update their employee handbook regularly and consult with legal professionals to ensure that their company policies comply with state and federal law.
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