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OSHA issues final Silica rule, effective June 23
Significant reduction in PELs for construction and general industry
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WASHINGTON -- In one of the most significant safety regulation changes in years, OSHA has announced its final rule to further limit workers' exposure to respirable
silica dust. Employers covered by the construction standard have until June 23, 2017 to comply with most requirements. General industry and maritime employers have until June 23, 2018 to comply. Additional compliance time is provided to offer medical exams to some workers. National Association of Manufactures states it will be costly to comply.
Read the new OSHA rule.
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Current I9 form remains effective after 3/31/16
Despite expiration date, USCIS advises employers to use it
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Washington DC - Until further notice, employers should continue using Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. This current version of the form continues to be effective even after the Office of Management and Budget control number expiration date of March 31, 2016, has passed. USCIS will provide updated information about the new version of Form I-9 as it becomes available.
Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed new I9 form,
click here and submit comments until April 27, 2016.
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| EEOC files first sexual orientation lawsuits
Sexual orientation discrimination claimed to be sex discrimination
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced
March 1st that it filed its first two sex discrimination cases based on sexual orientation. The cases were filed in Pennsylvania and Maryland
everyone. The EEOC interprets and enforces Title VII to protect sexual orientation, even though it is not listed as a protected under the statute. Courts have not all agreed with the EEOC's position. Stay tuned.
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| Florida Proof of Work Comp Coverage Database
Check your sub-contactors by using the database
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The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation maintains a database of information showing work comp coverage for Florida companies. The Employer detail page shows company name, legal entity, governing class code, effective date of policy, insurance carrier, policy number and exemption holders.
Click here for database access.
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12 Tips for Fostering Teamwork
Straightforward communication leads to relationships rooted in trust
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Although teamwork is frequently the most efficient way to complete a big project, many managers struggle to lead a cohesive team. Managing individual employees along with the broader group dynamic brings confusion to team projects, causing the work and your team management capabilities to suffer. Practicing teamwork builds strong verbal and nonverbal relationships among coworkers.
Read the 12 Tips here.
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Setting up online unemployment claims account
Employers should get online and use Florida's Connect system - its easy!
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The CONNECT system is the online access to Florida unemployment claims. Receive notices, respond to claims and file appeals all with 24/7 access. Set up an account by
downloading the Connect Manual. Refer to pages 7 and 8 for setting up access for the first time. You will need a unique document ID and a claimant ID from the latest unemployment claim.
Access the Connect system by clicking here.
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Sample HR form - Employee Action form
EAF is good for tracking employee actions and changes
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It is important to keep accurate personal information about employees as well as documenting important changes to employment such as: personal address, title, promotion, wage rate change, leave of absence, department transfer, etc... All these changes can be documented on the Employee Action form.
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HR Manager and Supervisor: Liability under FMLA?
Yes, explains a Second Circuit Court of Appeals
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Plaintiff was an employee at the Culinary Institute of America and took leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") to care for a son suffering from diabetes and took additional leave a few weeks later when her second son broke his leg. The company had issues with the paperwork supporting her leave and refused to allow her to return until she provided new documentation. She was ultimately fired for abandoning her job after communications broke down. Of course she sued.
For personal liability, the court looked at the definition of "employer" and found the HR Manager fit several aspects. She had the power to fire and hire and she controlled when the employee could return from work and played a hand in the decision to terminate her. These factors made it a question for the jury.
Graziadio v. Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
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Thank you for reading our HR newsletter. We strive to provide you with trending information to assist with compliance, prevent costly HR mistakes, control HR cost and improve overall employee satisfaction with HR and safety.
Sincerely,
Stuart Charlson, JD
HR for Business - ConsultStu, LLC
Fractional HR Services for Growing Businesses
Advisor on "Unbundling" HR services
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Disclaimer/Reminder
This newsletter does not constitute legal advice or legal services, and is solely provided for informational purposes only.
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