New I-9 form for use on September 18, 2017
Don't forget to begin using the new Form I-9 on Monday September 18, 2017. This is the third time this year that the Form I-9 has been updated. The Smart Form I-9 went into effect in January, corrections were made in the spring, and a new version goes...
USCIS releases corrected I-9 form
USCIS RELEASES CORRECTED I-9 FORM, PLUS COMING CHANGES TO WORK AUTHORIZATION CARDS In January of this year we notified our clients that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a new I-9 form in an electronic fillable format....
Concealed Carry Law Affects Ohio Employers
Upcoming Changes to Concealed Carry Law Affects Ohio Employers, too. In a highly publicized development, Gov. John Kasich signed into law Senate Bill 199 on December 19, 2016. This law is set to go into effect on March 20, 2017. It will greatly expand the legal...
“SMART” I-9 FORMS GO INTO EFFECT MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2017
EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE: “SMART” I-9 FORMS GO INTO EFFECT MONDAY The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released the newest version of the I-9 Form during the last quarter of 2016. This email serves as a reminder that the previous form...
Employment Law Reminder: New OSHA Reporting Requirements Now in Effect – Are You in Compliance?
Employment Law Reminder: New OSHA Reporting Requirements Now in Effect – Are You in Compliance? It has been a busy year-end for the Department of Labor with new rules and guidance. Although employers were recently granted a temporary reprieve with respect to the...
OSHA’s New Reporting Rules – Part 1: Electronic Reporting Requirements
August 5, 2016 OSHA’s New Reporting Rules – Part 1: Electronic Reporting Requirements In May 2016, OSHA announced new reporting rules that would require certain employers to electronically report workplace accidents. These rules will become effective as of January...
OSHA’s New Reporting Rules – Part 2: Employee Rights and Post-Accident Drug Testing
August 5, 2016 OSHA’s New Reporting Rules – Part 2: Employee Rights and Post-Accident Drug Testing On May 12, 2016, OSHA published its final rule on electronic reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses. This rule contains two significant provisions. This first...
Employment Law Update – Medical Marijuana
How will the legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio affect your business? On June 8, 2016, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 523 (HB523) into law, making Ohio the 25th state to adopt the legalization of medical marijuana. This law is set to become...
Employment Law Update – Overtime
What is changing with the new Overtime Rule? The U.S. Department of Labor issued the final version of its new overtime exemption rule on May 18, 2016. These rules were designed with the stated goal of ensuring that 35% of all workers nationwide would qualify for...