Compliance Stuff

HR compliance never stands still, and the past few weeks have brought several notable updates. From new federal guidance on DEI programs to clarifications on paid sick leave calculations and evolving standards around religious accommodations, employers have plenty to keep on their radar. DOJ Offers New Direction on DEI The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a memorandum directed at federal agencies and federal-funding recipients, explaining how DEI programs must align with federal anti-discrimination laws . Although this guidance primarily is aimed at organizations that receive federal dollars, even private-sector employers without federal contracts should pay attention. Of course, the DOJ’s guidance after heightened federal scrutiny of DEI efforts. President Trump’s early Executive Orders labeled certain DEI programs “unlawful,” and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) attempted to provide clarity earlier this year. Now, the DOJ has reinforced those bounda...

  It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan for compliance, here is a quick review of some critical developments we tracked in September and a checklist of the essential items you should consider addressing in October and beyond. _____ Get ready for Election Day.  Employers have their hands full this election season – and FP is here to help. Do your employees get  time off to vote ? If you’re in California, did you know you need to  post a notice  informing employees of their paid-time-off-to-vote rights by October 26? What are  your rights and responsibilities as an employer  during election season? Visit our  Election Season Resource Center  to review all our thought leadership and practical resources. _____ Create your year-end checklist.  As the final qua...