Author: Mary Mae Miral

DOL Proposes Firm Limits on Non-Tipped Work for Sub-Minimum Wage Workers The Battle over the interpretation of the Tip Credit Provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act has taken another turn as the Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed new clear...

Connecticut Legalizes Recreational Marijuana: What Do Employers Need To Know? The Connecticut state Governor Ned Lamont has signed S.B. No. 1201 into law legalizing the possession and usage of marijuana. So beginning July 1, employers will need to...

Michigan Court Rule Prevents Background Checks Beginning on July 1st, Michigan courts will remove personally identifiable information, including birth dates, from court documents. This new rule will make it extremely difficult for employers and renters...

New York’s Just Cause Law Will Soon Increase Job Protections for Fast Food Employees On July 4, 2021, New York City’s “Just Cause” legislation will go into effect. This new legislation Int. 1396-A and 1415-A will require New York City fast-food employers...

Oregon Increases Whistleblower Protections for Workplace Safety Issues Last week, Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown signed Senate Bill (SB) 483 into law amending the Oregon Safe Employment Act to increase protection for whistleblowers raising concern...

Why is a Business Background Check Important? Business background checks are becoming a trend today. Like pre-employment screenings, business background checks reveal a company’s legal status and authenticity. It tells you whether the company’s...

A Child Caregiver Facing Charges for Child Abuse Was Previously Fired for Allegations of Misconduct A child caregiver from the Goddard School of Wilton in Connecticut faces charges of first-degree assault and risk of injury to a child due to head...

Arizona Introduces New Second Chance Law For Criminal Convictions Arizona has introduced a new law that will give qualifying individuals a second chance to qualify for certain restricted employment licenses. This law will also provide Arizona employers...

What to Know About Background Checks for Staffing Agencies As a staffing agency, your mission is to find the person most fit for an open position. You cannot do that solely based on their resumes.  In a resume or a cover letter, the candidate is...