Have you made your HR resolutions for 2020? In this HR Law Update, employment attorney Keely Collins discusses the Overtime Rule, Employee Handbooks and the value of employee trainings. HR Law Update is a publication of the KingSpry Employment Law Practice Group. Keely Jac Collins is managing editor. HR Law Update is meant to be informational and does not constitute legal advice. … [Read more...] about HR Resolutions for 2020
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Millennials Who Bring Their Parents To Work
Has the "helicopter parent" moved from the classroom to the workroom? In this HR Law Update, employment attorney Keely Collins discusses this recent phenomenon of millennials bringing their parents to interviews or performance reviews, and what this practice might mean for your workplace's legal risk. If you have any questions about paying your employees, please consult your legal counsel … [Read more...] about Millennials Who Bring Their Parents To Work
Holiday Risk Management for Employers
The holidays will soon be here, which makes this the perfect time consider managing risk in your workplace. In this HR Law Update, employment attorney Keely Collins discusses how best to navigate the holiday office party, decorations and time-off requests. If you have any questions about paying your employees, please consult your legal counsel or one of the employment attorneys at … [Read more...] about Holiday Risk Management for Employers
New Spin on Title IX Claim in M.D. PA Court
The Middle District Court of Pennsylvania has reconsidered its prior decision and granted Gettysburg College’s motion to dismiss a Title IX claim against the college. The Title IX claim had been brought by a woman, Kelsi Kennedy, who alleged she was raped by three Gettysburg students at an alcohol-fueled party at a house owned by the Alumni Association of a former fraternity at the college. … [Read more...] about New Spin on Title IX Claim in M.D. PA Court
How Does Your Business Handle Snow Day Pay?
Every time snow is in the forecast, we get questions from our client businesses about how to handle snow day pay. In this HR Law Update, employment attorney Keely Collins discusses the various scenarios that can unfold when the weather outside is frightful. If you have any questions about paying your employees, please consult your legal counsel or one of the employment attorneys at … [Read more...] about How Does Your Business Handle Snow Day Pay?
Confucius Says… Better Report or Else!
In what the U.S. Government Accountability Office characterizes in its Report to Congress as a “soft-power” initiative, China has financially supported Confucius Institutes (CIs) in colleges and universities in 44 states, as well as in K-12 school districts. The stated purpose of the CIs is to enhance the image of China, capitalizing on the image of Confucius, the ancient Chinese philosopher … [Read more...] about Confucius Says… Better Report or Else!