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Philadelphia Limits Use of Credit Information in Employment Decisions

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains Philadelphia’s new law making it illegal to use credit information in hiring decisions.

Injunction of Persuader Rule Blocked by Federal Court

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains the blocked injunction against the Persuader Rule.

Yes, Virginia, You Can Fire on the Spot

Hilary Atkins explains what the Virginia Supreme Court said about firing employees on the spot.

Dealing with Unjust Claims

IE3 looks at how to handle unjust claims against your company.

Austin Becomes First Texas City to Pass “Ban the Box” Law

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains Austin’s new “Ban The Box” law.

SCOTUS Clarifies Constructive Discharge Timer Running on Employee Claims

Hilary Atkins explains SCOTUS’s decision on the constructive discharge timer for employee claims.

Paid Sick Leave is Coming to Los Angeles as Soon as July 1, 2016

The Los Angeles City Council recently passed a motion to direct the City Attorney’s Office to move forward with a […]

DOL Announces Deadline For FLSA Exemptions’ New Salary Threshold: December 1, 2016

ACCA’s legal expert explains the new overtime laws.

New Pregnancy Accommodation Law Adopted in Colorado

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains new Colorado laws regarding pregnant employees.

Do I Have to Pay My Salaried Employees for Sick Days?

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins answers a question about paying for sick leave.

OSHA’s Revised Recordkeeping Rule Takes Place July 1, 2017

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains OSHA’s new recordkeeping rule.

Broadway Shows: Always Entertaining and this Time, Educational

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins looks at how to stay on the right side of the law when advertising jobs.

Can We Split Bonus Payments?

Question: We pay bonuses to techs for leads and accessory sales. Our current policy is to pay half of the bonus […]

Medical Marijuana Made Legal in Pennsylvania

IE3 looks the the Pennsylvania law on medical marijuana.

California Court of Appeals Case Extends ADA Provisions to Non-Disabled Employees

Recently, a California court created a new duty to accommodate employees who, although not disabled themselves, are associated with a […]

Can You Dictate Your Workers’ Private Lives?

IE3 looks at some of the things you can and cannot regulate with your employees.

Resolution Introduced in Congress to Block New “Persuader Rule”

The House of Representatives is seeking to block the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new “Persuader” Rule. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

Three Lawsuits Filed in Response to DOL’s New “Persuader Rule”

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins looks at the three lawsuits pertaining to the DOL’s Persuader Rule.

Can We Advertise English Language Proficiency in a Help Wanted Ad?

IE3’s legal expert answers another tough question from an ACCA member.

Fifth Circuit Rejects “Constructive Knowledge” Off-the-Clock Claim by Employee

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details on a recent overtime ruling from the Fifth Circuit Court.

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