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Weathering the Storm- Understanding Sleep Time Deductions for Extended Employee Shifts: This article examines the complexities of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding "sleep time" for employees on shifts lasting 24 hours or longer. It outlines the specific conditions under which an employer may deduct up to eight hours of sleep time from an employee's compensable hours, provided there is an agreement and the employee can get at least five hours of uninterrupted sleep.
DOL Follows Through On Use Of OSHA Standard Interpretation Letters: The Department of Labor (DOL) has reaffirmed its commitment to using OSHA Standard Interpretation Letters as a primary tool for clarifying workplace safety regulations. These letters serve as official guidance for employers to understand how specific safety standards apply to unique or complex workplace scenarios.
Six Geese A-Laying… and the Six Rules Every Employer Should Know About Pregnancy Rights: This summary details the critical legal protections every employer must provide to pregnant workers. It covers the intersection of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), highlighting the necessity of providing reasonable accommodations.
The Importance of Internal Wage and Hour Audits: This piece stresses the importance of proactive internal audits to identify and correct payroll errors before they lead to costly litigation or DOL investigations. It argues that self-correcting issues like misclassification or off-the-clock work is a vital risk management strategy.
EEOC and OPM Issue FAQs on Federal Sector Telework to Accommodate Disabilities: The EEOC and OPM released a joint set of FAQs specifically for the federal sector, addressing how telework functions as a "reasonable accommodation" under the Rehabilitation Act. The guidance clarifies when an agency must allow remote work to support employees with disabilities.
US Department of Labor Releases AI Literacy Framework providing Foundational Content Areas, delivery Principles to Guide Nationwide Efforts: The Department of Labor introduced a new framework designed to boost AI literacy across the American workforce. The initiative provides foundational content areas and delivery principles to help workers and employers navigate the integration of artificial intelligence in the professional sphere.
Check on the Checking: FCRA Requirements on Employee Background Checks: This update serves as a reminder for employers to "check the checking" by adhering to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). It highlights the strict procedural requirements for obtaining background reports and the mandatory "adverse action" process if a candidate is rejected based on those reports.
US Department of Labor launches Open Data Portal to Enhance Access to Labor Data: The Department of Labor launched a new Open Data Portal to increase transparency and public access to vast amounts of labor-related data. This tool is intended for researchers, developers, and the public to easily analyze enforcement trends and labor statistics.
Stand-down to Prevent Falls in Construction Coming in May: Scheduled for May, this national "Stand-down" event encourages construction employers to pause work and speak directly to employees about fall hazards. Falls remain the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and this initiative focuses on training and equipment safety.
