ComplianceHR Updates

Recently, the EEOC published final regulations that clarify and expand upon an employer's obligation to provide reasonable accommodations under the PWFA. You can learn more about the final regulations that take effect on June 18, 2024, in Littler’s Insight “EEOC Releases Expansive Final Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.” You can also check out our webinar “Are You Ready for the June 18th PWFA Rule?” which covers topics such as:

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Labor released the final rule for overtime eligibility. The final rule is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2024, and increases the salary level needed to qualify for the FLSA’s administrative, executive, and professional exemption to $844 per week ($43,888 per year). If you would like to learn more about the new rule, check out Littler’s ASAP “Department of Labor Publishes Final Rule to Update the Salary Level for Overtime Eligibility.”

It’s been a white since we’ve discussed the proposed updates to the Overtime rule, and we just wanted to let you know we’re still keeping our eyes on it. Just recently, the proposed rule passed White House review, and the final ruling is expected to occur in the near future. We will continue to keep you updated.

In the meantime, we encourage you to continue using Navigator OT to help you determine the risk of classifying your positions as exempt or non-exempt. This not only helps you now, but also after the final rule is published and goes into effect. Once the final rule is published and Navigator OT is updated, you will be able to copy and rerun previous evaluations for positions you think may be affected by the new rule.

If you’d like to learn more about the risks associated with overtime classification, we invite you to check out our most recent whitepaper about overtime: "The Danger of Making the Wrong Overtime Classification Decision." You can also learn more about Navigator OT in the Knowledge Center.

Please feel free to reach out to us at support@compliancehr.com with any questions.

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You have more than likely heard about the landmark Chevron decision, which requires courts to defer to the legal views of federal agencies. But, do you fully understand what Chevron is about and the implications that could happen if it is overruled?

We invite you to attend our webinar “What Would Overruling Chevron Mean for Labor and Employment Law?” On February, 20, 2024, we will be presenting this 60-minute webinar with Littler and will cover:

Earlier this week, the Department of Labor published a final rule defining “independent contractor” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rule will go into effect on March 11. To learn more about the final rule and what it entails, check out Littler’s Insight “U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Independent Contractor Regulation.”

We are working closely with Littler to make the necessary updates to our Navigator IC solution. We will let you know when Navigator IC is using the new regulations.

If you’re worried about how independent contractor risk reports you have previously generated will be changed by the new regulations - don’t be! You will be able to copy and re-run previously completed evaluations to create new risk reports after Navigator IC is updated.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at support@compliancehr.com.

As December is flying by, we’ve been working to make sure our solutions are ready to go for the new year. You will see updates throughout the ComplianceHR Reference Center that display future effective information, along with policy updates to be aware of in PolicySmart^TM. Navigator OT and Navigator IC will be updated a little closer to the new year, so you can continue running up-to-date risk analyses.

Even though it may be hard to believe, 2024 is right around the corner. As you begin to prepare for the new year, we invite you to register to attend the webinar “What to Expect in 2024: A Highlight Reel” on December 12. This webinar, with presenters from Littler Mendelson and ComplianceHR, will include information on:

As of Wednesday this week, a new I-9 Form is required. For a list of highlights of the new form, check out Littler’s ASAP “New Form I-9 Required as of November 1, 2023.” We also had the opportunity to host a webinar discussing the new form and the new alternative procedure, which can be viewed here: “New Alternative Procedure for I-9 Virtual Verification and the New I-9 Form.”

A few months ago, we introduced you to Littler’s Global Guide Quarterly. Now the newest version of the Global Guide for Quarter 3 has been released. If you have interest in global labor and employment law news, be sure to check it out. Countries with updates include:

In addition to sharing updates about our solutions and specific updates in employment law, we also enjoy sharing other work-related insights we find interesting with you. A few weeks ago, Littler published their 2023 AI in the Workplace Survey Report. We thought you might find this interesting since AI in the workplace continues to be a hot topic. This report contains the insights of nearly 400 in-house counsel regarding AI in the workplace, including: