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May 14, 2014

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New Tools Now Available for Hiring and Managing Independent Contractors
Three new How To's, a sample independent contractor agreement, a documentation checklist and an internal independent contractor policy have been added.

How Employers Can Handle Workplace Bullying
An in-depth look at how employers can prevent ugly workplace bullying incidents before it's too late with Indianapolis employment attorney Jeff Beck.

Sponsoring Foreign Workers for Visas: New Checklists Added to Immigration and Visa Content
These checklists can help an employer navigate the visa process when sponsoring a foreign worker for an H-1B or L visa.

Additional PowerPoint Training Presentations Released
These five new presentations are specifically designed as a training resource to address critical HR-related issues with your managers and supervisors.


State News


Nebraska Now 11th State to Ban Criminal History Box on Job Applications
Tennessee Is Latest State to Enact Online Privacy Law
Hawaii to Raise Its Minimum Wage to $10.10 by 2018

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Federal News

Confirmation of WHD Administrator Could Spell Trouble for Franchisors, Employers of Independent Contractors
IRS Issues Inflation-Adjusted Health Savings Account Limits for 2015
Federal Appeals Court Sides With EEOC Against Ford Motor Company: Telecommuting May Be Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Employee

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Webinars

May 28 - Employee Termination in 2014: New Challenges from Social Media and Emerging Technologies
June 12 - Robots, the Workplace and the Law - Coming Soon to a Workplace Near You

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Contributor Spotlight


Matthew Howse is a partner in Morgan Lewis's labor and employment practice and is the group leader for the London team. Mr. Howse's practice includes both contentious and non-contentious matters. He provides strategic advice on employment law issues, advises on the employment law aspects of transactions, and has successfully represented clients in high court and employment tribunal litigation. Read more...
Matthew Howse, Morgan Lewis

From Our Blog

Misclassification of Independent Contractors Could Leave Team With Little Cheer
Labor and Employment Law Posters: US State and Local Requirements
Podcast Offers Inside Look at ACA Contraceptive Coverage Case

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What's New This Week?


Are independent contractors covered by workers' compensation?


No. Independent contractors are not eligible for workers' compensation as long as they are correctly categorized as an independent contractor under the law. Read more...
Coming Soon

Acceptable Use of E-Cigarettes Policy, and more...


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Editor's Message
Did you see that we've started to add PowerPoint presentations to our Supervisor Briefings to help make your training even easier? This is a very exciting enhancement to XpertHR. By the end of the summer, every Supervisor Briefing will have a PowerPoint. We already have 25 PowerPoints on the site and are adding more every week. To see which Supervisor Briefing has a PowerPoint, refer to these Editor's Choice articles: PowerPoint Training Presentations Now Included in Your Subscription and Additional PowerPoint Training Presentations Released. We will continue to keep you apprised of new PowerPoints with similar articles. Enjoy!

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Head of Content

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Supreme Court Expands Employee Whistleblower Rights
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