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November 28, 2023

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NLRB Finalizes 2023 Joint Employer Rule

RECENT UPDATES: For updates on the status of this rule, click here. On October 26th, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) released its joint employer final rule. The final rule rescinds the previous 2020 final rule. According to the NLRB, the previous rule set a higher threshold and included joint employment descriptions contrary to the statute and Congressional inten...

EEOC Systemic Discrimination Cases Double

November 21, 2023

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According to a new report, in 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) took significant strides against systemic discrimination. All in all, the agency states that this was a year of robust action and impactful outcomes. Overall, the EEOC’s Fiscal Year 2023 Agency Financial Report (AFR) sheds light on its financial management and key performance results. The agency made the...

Employers Report Surge in Previous Year Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

November 14, 2023

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A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report revealed that employers reported increased nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. This surge within private industry workplaces showed a 7.5 percent rise from 2021 and raised significant concerns within the workforce. Overall, the report examines the key factors contributing to the increase as reported to the BLS. In December 2022, th...

OSHA & NLRB Boost Whistleblower Protections

November 7, 2023

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On October 31st, 2023, two federal agencies announced that they joined forces to fortify whistleblower protections in the workplace. Accordingly, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) shared details about this collaboration. In summary, the two agencies will provide more information-sharing, outreach, and training efforts on whistleblower provisions. Both a...

IRS Announces Higher 2024 Retirement Limits

November 7, 2023

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On November 1st, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unveiled updated retirement contribution limits for retirement plans beginning in 2024. In summary, the agency stated that these adjustments are part of its commitment to help Americans secure their financial futures. Previously, in August 2023, the IRS announced a two-year transitional period for employers to implement a Roth IRA catch-...

Deadly Rooftop Fall Underscores Urgency of Fall Prevention Measures

November 6, 2023

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As stated in a November 3 news release, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited a construction company that failed to institute proper fall prevention measures. In this case, the incident occurred at a Glen Cove, New York, worksite on April 14th, 2023. Subsequently, a federal workplace safety investigation under OSHA found that a Huntington contractor could have ...

October 31, 2023

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FTC Amends Safeguards Rule to Include Data Security Breach Reporting

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved an amendment to its Safeguards Rule to introduce the data security breach reporting requirement for all covered entities, including non-banking financial institutions. Specifically, this requirement applies when a non-banking financial institution discovers that information affecting 500 or more people has been exposed without authorization. ...

Company Pays $3.2M to Settle Exempt Worker Misclassification Case

October 31, 2023

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on October 27 that a company in Massachusetts paid $3.2 million to settle an exempt worker misclassification case that affected over 700 sales representatives. The DOL found that the employer had misclassified the employees as exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) administrative exemption rule. In July 2023, the DOL s...

October 26, 2023

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California Legislative Updates – October 2023

The following legislation was recently passed in the state of California. As an employer, the information included in this post may apply to your business. It is every employer’s responsibility to verify that they are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Assembly Bill 933 (2023-2024) Privileged Communications: Incident of Sexual Assault On October 10th, 2023, Governor Gavin Ne...

October 25, 2023

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Agencies Announce Plan to Protect Migrant Workers in the H-2B Program

On October 19th, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), along with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced new efforts to strengthen protections for migrant workers under the H-2B program. According to the agencies, these individuals are often vulnerable to exploitation under more unscrupulous employ...

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