The Department of Labor just released new FMLA forms. The use of the DOL forms is not required but highly recommended. We suggest you replace your existing forms with the new forms. The FMLA is a federal law that covers employers with 50 or more employees working within a 75-mile radius. WH-382 Designation Notice…
“There’s a lot of factors that go into all of this, and it really is a case-by-case basis,” said Mary Beth Hartleb, CEO of Prism HR-Global Management Group, a human resources consulting company based in Henderson, Nevada. Read More
Please see attached posting requirement for the minimum wage increase July 1 to $8.00/$9.00 per hour. Please review your minimum wage worker payroll and make the necessary adjustments effective July 1, 2020. Note that in Nevada, we have a two tier system dependent upon an employer offering a qualified health plan. If you do offer…
“Remote employees are less accountable.” “Employees are not as productive working from home.” “I need to see people in the office to ensure work is getting done.” While many employers have adopted and embraced the “new normal” work arrangements either through necessity or choice, other employers are struggling to do so. How does an employer…
Instructions The Department of Labor has developed a model Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) continuation coverage election notice that the Plan may use to provide the election notice. To use this model election notice properly, the Plan Administrator must fill in the blanks with the appropriate plan information. The Department considers use…
The EEOC has stopped issuing right-to-sue letters indefinitely to delay the start of litigation deadlines. The issuance of these right-to-sue letters starts the clock on the charging party’s statutory obligation to file suit within 90 days of receipt of the letter. Right-to-sue letters indicate whether the Commission found a violation of the relevant employment discrimination…
Emergency paid sick leave must be taken in full day increments unless employee is teleworking.Intermittent use of FMLA is permissible, flexible schedules, may be partially paid with emergency FMLA.First 10 days of FMLA are a wait period. Up to employee to use the emergency sick leave or companyprovided time off policies. Employer may not force…
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U.S. Department of Labor Announces Availability of Up to $100 Million In National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grants in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $100 million for Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) to help address the workforce-related impacts of the public health emergency related…
“The most effective course of action is for all Nevadans to stay home and for all nonessential businesses to temporarily close to the public for 30 days.” – Governor Steve Sisolak, March 17, 2020 This Nevada Health Response COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative (Initiative), is issued as guidance following Governor Sisolak’s Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Press…
By: Mary Beth Hartleb, J.D., SPHR – CA The terms diversity and inclusion have been in the forefront of workplace culture discussions for many years, to the point where some have suggested the overuse of such terms has rendered them meaningless. What does a diverse and inclusive culture look like, feel like? Everyone has their…
Mary Beth Hartleb talks with Andrew Schuricht of Valor CSR about best HR practices for Non- Profits
This requires action for any new hires January 1, 2020 and any employees who wish to make changes going forward. A new Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods, to be released in mid-December for use with the new 2020 Form W-4, will include steps employers can take to determine federal withholding. The IRS updated…
The DOL published three Notices of Proposed Rulemaking; regular rate, joint employment, and overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The proposals are not final. Regular Rate The DOL proposed rule amends the FLSA regulations concerning compensation and benefits that employers must include in the overtime calculation. Under the proposal, examples of the types…
Prism HR-Global Management Group, LLC is pleased to announce our new program, Live Well-Work Well™; an offering of new services complimenting the HR services, training and coaching offered through Prism HR the last fifteen years. This program differs from traditional wellness programs by empowering employees from within, developing self-motivation and providing the tools for employees…
Tips for Selecting a Human Resources Consultant As with any profession, not all HR professionals are created equal. Diverse backgrounds, education and length and breadth of work experiences have a direct impact on the success of the consulting engagement. The following key attributes are guidelines for hiring the right HR consultant and firm for your…
The workplace has experienced a global paradigm shift with the #ME TOO movement. The zero – tolerance approach adopted by corporations, non-profits and government entities is a step in the right direction to eradicate harassment in the workplace, but it is not enough. The reverberating effect of these cases has impacted the workplace in a way few are discussing publicly but…
The Department of Labor (DOL) closed the comment period a few weeks ago regarding the proposed 2016 changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA applies to most businesses and enforces overtime provisions, child labor laws and governs the exemption tests to determine if a position within an organization is classified as exempt…
Mary Beth Hartleb provides business owners and executives with critical changes to employment law impacting businesses at the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Roadmap for Success workshop.