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Parental Discrimination Laws

A recent Chicago case underscores the need for every employer to be familiar with local anti-discrimination ordinances, as well as state and federal law.   An Illinois employer was recently…

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Michigan Smoking Ban Regulations

Smoking will be prohibited in all public places and indoor workplaces including restaurants, hotels and bars under the Michigan Smoking Ban. Under the law, the “workplace” is defined as any…

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New Oregon Break Rules

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries or BOLI recently issued a new rule clarifying regulations on meal breaks in situations where it is impossible for an employee to be…

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Maryland Flexible Leave Act

The Maryland Flexible Leave Act requires employers to allow employees to use “leave with pay” for an illness in the employee’s immediate family.   Under this law, “leave with pay”…

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States Require E-Verify

Employers in several states, including Mississippi, Colorado and Arizona, are required by law to use E-Verify to check every new employee’s documentation.   In Texas, Hawaii, Michigan and eleven other…

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OSHA Warning on Heat Stress

Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, many parts of the country are already experiencing hot weather. That’s why OSHA urges employers to take steps to prevent heat stress…

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