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April 2, 2014

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Summer Dress Codes
As winter melts into spring, it's time to consider allowing employees to dress a bit more casually and comfortably.

Supreme Court Expands Employee Whistleblower Rights
Legal Editor Marta Moakley discusses key insights for supervisors and HR on how to handle employee complaints.

California Decision Clarifies Eligibility for Unemployment: Employment Law Manual Updated
An employer should exhaust all reasonable alternatives to termination to avoid triggering eligibility for unemployment compensation.

State News


New York City Earned Sick Time Act Expanded
8th Cir. Executive Exemption Ruling Turned on a Single Hiring Recommendation

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Federal News

EEOC to Increase Civil Monetary Fines for Posting Requirement Violations
Bright-Line Overtime Test a Possibility, US Labor Secretary Tells SHRM
EEOC Releases New Publications on Employee Religious Garb, Grooming

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Webinars

April 3 - Accommodating Religion in the Workplace

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Contributor Spotlight


Renee C. Mattei Myers is a partner in the Harrisburg, PA, office of Eckert Seamans. Ms. Myers focuses her practice on a wide variety of labor and employment matters in state and federal trial and appellate courts throughout Pennsylvania. Read more...
Renee C. Mattei Myers, Eckert Seamans

From Our Blog

Twitter Offers Window into SHRM Legislative Conference
Uncomfortable Conversations for Supervisors (Part 3): An Employee With Poor Hygiene
Uncomfortable Conversations for Supervisors (Part 2): A Workaholic Who Makes Others Miserable
Uncomfortable Conversations With Supervisors (Part 1): A Good Employee Gone Bad

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What's New This Week?


Does an employee need to show proof of his or her religion when requesting a religious accommodation?


No, it is not necessary for an employee to prove religious affiliation when requesting a religious accommodation and an employer should not require this. Read more...
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New content for preparing severance agreements, and more...


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Editor's Message
Have you seen our "Hot Topic" pages? We compile helpful information for you on new and seasonal topics. Since our last newsletter we've published Summer Dress Codes, E-Cigarettes, and New Affirmative Action Rules Focusing on Veterans and Individuals With Disabilities. We list them below and update them regularly. You can also access them via the "Topics" tab.

Also, we will be attending several events over the next couple of months: California State Legislative & HR Conference - April 23-25, Tri-State HRMA Annual Conference - May 1, SHRM – Long Island - May 9, and 2014 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition – Orlando - June 22-25. Look us up if you plan to be there!

Peggy Carter-Ward
Head of Content

Hot Topics
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

E-Cigarettes

Employee Wellness

Health Care Reform Resource Center

Medical Marijuana

New Affirmative Action Rules Focusing on Veterans and Individuals With Disabilities

OSHA Injury and Illness Summary Form

Social Media Use

Summer Dress Codes

Weapons in the Workplace

Why Paid Leave Laws Are Starting to Proliferate
Experts Examine Biometrics in the Workplace
NLRB Faces Uphill Supreme Court Battle Plus Other Labor Law Issues
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