Maine Human Resources Manual

About the Firm

About the Author

Introduction Features of the HR Library

Chapter 1 Snapshot – An HR audit

Chapter 2 Compliance thresholds

Chapter 3 Recruiting and hiring

Chapter 4 Background checks

Chapter 5 Personnel files

Chapter 6 Employee policies and procedures manuals

Chapter 7 Wages and hours

Chapter 8 Independent contractors

Chapter 9 Interns and volunteers

Chapter 10 Technology and the Internet

Chapter 11 Social media

Chapter 12 Employment discrimination

Chapter 13 Disabilities and reasonable accommodation

Chapter 14 Leave

Chapter 15 Benefits

Chapter 16 Health care reform and the Affordable Care Act

Chapter 17 Workplace safety and health

Chapter 18 Workers' compensation

Chapter 19 Performance evaluations

Chapter 20 Employee discipline

Chapter 21 Termination of employment

Chapter 22 Healthcare continuation, portability, and privacy

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Model Policies and Forms for Maine Employers

About the Firm

About the Authors

Features of the HR Library

Chapter 1 Snapshot

Chapter 2 Job descriptions and applications

Chapter 3 Applicant screening

Chapter 4 Time of hire

Chapter 5 Time off and leaves of absence

Chapter 6 Wages and hours

Chapter 7 Performance reviews

Chapter 8 Confidentiality and conflicts of interest

Chapter 9 Additional policies

Chapter 10 Telecommuting

Chapter 11 Employee discipline

Chapter 12 Termination of employment

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

An Employer’s Guide to FMLA and ADA

About the Firm

About the Author

Introduction

Snapshot

1. The Family and Medical Leave Act

2. FMLA definitions

3. Employer coverage and employee eligibility

4. Reasons for leave

5. Serious health conditions

6. Military leave under the FMLA

7. Length of leave

8. Notice and documentation – employee obligations and employer challenges

9. Certifications necessary for leave

10. Employer notice and documentation requirements

11. Employee rights under the FMLA

12. Enforcement of the FMLA

13. FMLA and DOL updates

14. Introduction to the ADA

15. The ADA Amendments Act

16. Employers and ADA protection

17. “Disability” in detail

18. Reasonable accommodation under the ADA

19. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

20. How the ADA impacts your business

21. Enforcement of the ADA

A. Leave and other state laws

Employee Benefits – An Employer's Guide

About the Firm

About the Author

Preface

Chapter 1: Employee benefits law

Chapter 2: Life insurance

Chapter 3: Health benefit plans

Chapter 4: Regulation of group health plans

Chapter 5: Healthcare reform

Chapter 6: Disability plans

Chapter 7: Severance plans

Chapter 8: Cafeteria plans

Chapter 9: Retirement plans

Chapter 10: Additional 401(k) qualification requirements

Chapter 11: Non-qualified deferred compensation plans

Chapter 12: Employee communication under ERISA

Chapter 13: Fiduciary duties under ERISA

Chapter 14: Other fringe benefits

Employment Verification: Immigration, Form I-9, and E-Verify

About the Firm

About the Authors

Chapter 1 Snapshot

Chapter 2 Immigration and employment

Chapter 3 Immigration visas

Chapter 4 I-9 Form

Chapter 5 Tips to complete the I-9 Form

Chapter 6 Conducting internal audits

Chapter 7 Expired documents and the I-9 Form

Chapter 8 Anti-discrimination under IRCA

Chapter 9 Electronic completion and storage of Form I-9

Chapter 10 No-match letter and wage reporting compliance

Chapter 11 Additional social security number verification services

Chapter 12 Investigations

Chapter 13 IMAGE program

Chapter 14 Responding to visits and calls regarding immigration

Chapter 15 E-Verify

Chapter 16 E-Verify regulations for federal contractors and subcontractors

Chapter 17 Helpful steps to comply with E-Verify requirements

Chapter 18 Criminal enforcement and I-9 audits

Appendix A Sample memorandum

Hiring, Firing and Discipline for Employers

About the Firm

About the Authors

Chapter 1 Snapshot

Chapter 2 Pre-employment issues

Chapter 3 Pre-employment testing

Chapter 4 Interviews

Chapter 5 Background checks

Chapter 6 The employment relationship

Chapter 7 New hire reporting

Chapter 8 Policy manuals and employee handbooks

Chapter 9 Employee personnel files

Chapter 10 Employment contracts

Chapter 11 Non-compete agreements and trade secrets

Chapter 12 Affirmative action

Chapter 13 Discipline

Chapter 14 Termination

Chapter 15 Layoffs

Chapter 16 Employment litigation

Chapter 17 Union organizing activity

Chapter 18 Social media

Appendix A Federal recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Wages and Hours – An Employer’s Guide

About the Firm

About the Authors

Chapter 1: Snapshot

Chapter 2: Overview

Chapter 3: Covered employers

Chapter 4: Workers not covered by the FLSA

Chapter 5: Leased or temporary employees

Chapter 6: White-collar exemptions

Chapter 7: Additional exemptions

Chapter 8: Non-exempt employees – minimum wage requirements

Chapter 9: Non-exempt employees – overtime compensation

Chapter 10: Non-exempt employees – what counts as “wages”?

Chapter 11 Non-exempt employees – determining work time

Chapter 12: Deductions from pay

Chapter 13: FLSA recordkeeping requirements

Chapter 14: Enforcement

Chapter 15: Remote workers and telecommuting

Chapter 16: Posting requirements

Chapter 17: Employment of minors

Chapter 18: Equal pay

Chapter 19: Payment of wages

Chapter 20: Where to go for more information

Appendix A: State agencies

Appendix B: Wage and Hour District Offices

Workplace Safety and Health Compliance Manual

About the Firm

About the Author

1. Snapshot

2. Introduction

3. Duties and responsibilities

4. Employer's general duty

5. OSHA recordkeeping requirements

6. Significant standards

7. Inspections

8. Citations and civil penalties

9. Settling citations

10. Procedural and affirmative defenses

11. Criminal penalties

12. Developing a comprehensive health and safety program

13. Whistleblower protection

14. Emergency response and preparedness

A. Required postings

B. OSHA Forms 300 and 300A

C. Reporting fatalities, hospitalization, amputation, loss of eye incidents

D. Partially exempt industries from OSHA recordkeeping requirements

E. Safety checklist

F. Inspection checklist

G. U.S. Department of Labor regional OSHA offices

H. Directory of states with approved occupational safety and health plans

I. State plan review commissions/boards

J. State plan notice of contest timeline

K. Safety and health management systems

L. Sample emergency action plan

M. Emergency action plan checklist

N. Safety and health policy

O. Model written hazard communication program

P. Time period for filing complaint under whistleblower statutes

Q. Company’s commitment to safety

R. Safety strategies

S. Model written lock out/tag out program

T. Hazard assessment form

U. Vaccination acknowledgment

V. National, regional, Local, and special emphasis inspection programs

W. OSHA’s frequently cited “low-hanging fruit” standards

X. OSHA Injury & Illness Recordability Worksheet

Y. Getting off OSHA’s Severe Violator’s Enforcement Program

Z. Union Representatives and Walk-around Inspections

AA. Safety-Incentive Programs

BB. Publishing worker injury data

CC. Handling violence in the workplace

DD. OSHA increases focus on safety for temporary employees

EE. Occupational injury and illness reporting policy

Forms and Policies

FMLA_Certification_of_Health_Care_Provider_for_...

FMLA_Certification_of_Healthcare_Provider_for_E...

FMLA_Certification_for_Serious_Injury_or_Illnes...

FMLA_Certification_of_Qualifying_Exigency_for_M...

E-Verify_Immigration_Compliance_Policy_and_Ackn...

i-9_2.pdf

i-9instr_0.pdf

i-9_3.pdf

i-9instr_1.pdf

Fed_HFD_Company_Use_Job_Description.docx

Fed_HFD_Sample_Job_Questionnaire.docx

formi9instructions_19.docx

new_i-9_19.docx

At-Will%20Employment%20Application.docx

sample_job_description_form.docx

educational_reference_5.docx

employment_interview_analysis_3.docx

employment_interview_form.docx

fcra_authorization_and_disclosure_0.docx

intervieing_form.docx

interview_evaluation_0.docx

reference%20inquiry.docx

Reference%20Release%20Form.docx

TOPICS%20FOR%20APPLICANT%20QUESTIONS.docx

20172019formi9_10.docx

Equal%20Employment%20Opportunity%20Policy.docx

formi9instructions_17.docx

Global%20Workplace%20Policy.docx

management_rights_policy.docx

Open%20Letter%20to%20All%20Employees.docx

sample_employment_at_will_policy.docx

sample_employment_status_policy_0.docx

sample_offer_letter.docx

APPLICATION%20FOR%20FAMILY%20AND%20MEDICAL%20LE...

maine_family_military_leave.docx

public_health_emergency_leave.docx

sample_acknowledgment_of_company_leave_policies...

sample_attendance_and_punctuality_policy.docx

sample_conditions_of_leave_of_absence_notice.docx

sample_fmla_policy_0.docx

sample_leave_for_victims_of_violence_policy.docx

sample_legislative_leave_policy.docx

sample_mfml_policy.docx

sample_neutral_leave_of_absence_policy.docx

sample_reasonable_accommodations_policy.docx

sample_religious_observances_accommodation_poli...

sample_volunteer_firefighter_absence_for_emerge...

Reasonable%20Break%20Time%20for%20Nursing%20Mot...

sample_hours_of_work_policy.docx

sample_overtime_policy_0.docx

Performance%20Plan%20Memo.docx

sample_performance_appraisal_policy.docx

sample_performance_evaluation_results-behavior....

sample_performance_evaluation_results.docx

Confidentiality%20Acknowledgment%20Form.docx

Conflicts%20of%20Interest%20Policy.docx

Computer%20Systems%20Policy.docx

Drugs%20and%20Alcohol.docx

Email%20Policy.docx

EMPLOYEE%20ACKNOWLEDGMENT.docx

Internet%20Acceptable%20Use%20Policy.docx

open_door_policy.docx

sample_cellular_phone_and_personal_electronic_d...

sample_independent_contractor_agreement.docx

sample_internship_agreement.docx

sample_natural_disaster_policy_0.docx

sample_relationships_in_the_workplace_policy_0....

sample_smoking_policy.docx

sample_software_code_of_ethics_policy.docx

sample_telephone_usage_policy_0.docx

Social%20Media%20and%20Blog%20Policy.docx

Social%20Media%20Passwords%20Policy.docx

sample_telecommuting_policy_0.docx

memorandum_of_counseling_.docx

sample_documentation_of_counseling_.docx

sample_last_chance_letter_conduct.docx

sample_last_chance_letter_performance.docx

Standards%20of%20Conduct%20Policy.docx

employer_response_to_request_for_termination_re...

employer_response_to_request_to_review_personne...

exit_interview_form.docx

sample_separation_checklist.docx

sample_termination_of_employment_policy.docx

sample_warn_notices.docx

sawritten_reasons_for_termination.docx

Separation%20Agreement%20and%20Release%20For%20...

Separation%20Agreement%20and%20Release%20For%20...

osha3165.pdf

OSHA_Form_300A.docx

OSHA_Form_300.docx

sample_emergency_action_plan.docx

sample_safety_and_health_policy.docx

model_written_hazard_communication_program.docx

sample_companys_commitment_to_safety.docx

model_written_lock_out_tag_out_program.docx

hazard_assessment_form.docx

hepatitis_b_vaccine_declaration.docx

Maine Human Resources Manual

About the Firm

About the Author

Introduction Features of the HR Library

Chapter 1 Snapshot – An HR audit

Chapter 2 Compliance thresholds

Chapter 3 Recruiting and hiring

Chapter 4 Background checks

Chapter 5 Personnel files

Chapter 6 Employee policies and procedures manuals

Chapter 7 Wages and hours

Chapter 8 Independent contractors

Chapter 9 Interns and volunteers

Chapter 10 Technology and the Internet

Chapter 11 Social media

Chapter 12 Employment discrimination

Chapter 13 Disabilities and reasonable accommodation

Chapter 14 Leave

Chapter 15 Benefits

Chapter 16 Health care reform and the Affordable Care Act

Chapter 17 Workplace safety and health

Chapter 18 Workers' compensation

Chapter 19 Performance evaluations

Chapter 20 Employee discipline

Chapter 21 Termination of employment

Chapter 22 Healthcare continuation, portability, and privacy

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Model Policies and Forms for Maine Employers

About the Firm

About the Authors

Features of the HR Library

Chapter 1 Snapshot

Chapter 2 Job descriptions and applications

Chapter 3 Applicant screening

Chapter 4 Time of hire

Chapter 5 Time off and leaves of absence

Chapter 6 Wages and hours

Chapter 7 Performance reviews

Chapter 8 Confidentiality and conflicts of interest

Chapter 9 Additional policies

Chapter 10 Telecommuting

Chapter 11 Employee discipline

Chapter 12 Termination of employment

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Forms and Policies

formi9instructions_19.docx

new_i-9_19.docx

At-Will%20Employment%20Application.docx

sample_job_description_form.docx

educational_reference_5.docx

employment_interview_analysis_3.docx

employment_interview_form.docx

fcra_authorization_and_disclosure_0.docx

intervieing_form.docx

interview_evaluation_0.docx

reference%20inquiry.docx

Reference%20Release%20Form.docx

TOPICS%20FOR%20APPLICANT%20QUESTIONS.docx

20172019formi9_10.docx

Equal%20Employment%20Opportunity%20Policy.docx

formi9instructions_17.docx

Global%20Workplace%20Policy.docx

management_rights_policy.docx

Open%20Letter%20to%20All%20Employees.docx

sample_employment_at_will_policy.docx

sample_employment_status_policy_0.docx

sample_offer_letter.docx

APPLICATION%20FOR%20FAMILY%20AND%20MEDICAL%20LE...

maine_family_military_leave.docx

public_health_emergency_leave.docx

sample_acknowledgment_of_company_leave_policies...

sample_attendance_and_punctuality_policy.docx

sample_conditions_of_leave_of_absence_notice.docx

sample_fmla_policy_0.docx

sample_leave_for_victims_of_violence_policy.docx

sample_legislative_leave_policy.docx

sample_mfml_policy.docx

sample_neutral_leave_of_absence_policy.docx

sample_reasonable_accommodations_policy.docx

sample_religious_observances_accommodation_poli...

sample_volunteer_firefighter_absence_for_emerge...

Reasonable%20Break%20Time%20for%20Nursing%20Mot...

sample_hours_of_work_policy.docx

sample_overtime_policy_0.docx

Performance%20Plan%20Memo.docx

sample_performance_appraisal_policy.docx

sample_performance_evaluation_results-behavior....

sample_performance_evaluation_results.docx

Confidentiality%20Acknowledgment%20Form.docx

Conflicts%20of%20Interest%20Policy.docx

Computer%20Systems%20Policy.docx

Drugs%20and%20Alcohol.docx

Email%20Policy.docx

EMPLOYEE%20ACKNOWLEDGMENT.docx

Internet%20Acceptable%20Use%20Policy.docx

open_door_policy.docx

sample_cellular_phone_and_personal_electronic_d...

sample_independent_contractor_agreement.docx

sample_internship_agreement.docx

sample_natural_disaster_policy_0.docx

sample_relationships_in_the_workplace_policy_0....

sample_smoking_policy.docx

sample_software_code_of_ethics_policy.docx

sample_telephone_usage_policy_0.docx

Social%20Media%20and%20Blog%20Policy.docx

Social%20Media%20Passwords%20Policy.docx

sample_telecommuting_policy_0.docx

memorandum_of_counseling_.docx

sample_documentation_of_counseling_.docx

sample_last_chance_letter_conduct.docx

sample_last_chance_letter_performance.docx

Standards%20of%20Conduct%20Policy.docx

employer_response_to_request_for_termination_re...

employer_response_to_request_to_review_personne...

exit_interview_form.docx

sample_separation_checklist.docx

sample_termination_of_employment_policy.docx

sample_warn_notices.docx

sawritten_reasons_for_termination.docx

Separation%20Agreement%20and%20Release%20For%20...

Separation%20Agreement%20and%20Release%20For%20...

Maine Human Resources Manual

About the Firm

About the Author

Introduction Features of the HR Library

Chapter 1 Snapshot – An HR audit

Chapter 2 Compliance thresholds

Chapter 3 Recruiting and hiring

Chapter 4 Background checks

Chapter 5 Personnel files

Chapter 6 Employee policies and procedures manuals

Chapter 7 Wages and hours

Chapter 8 Independent contractors

Chapter 9 Interns and volunteers

Chapter 10 Technology and the Internet

Chapter 11 Social media

Chapter 12 Employment discrimination

Chapter 13 Disabilities and reasonable accommodation

Chapter 14 Leave

Chapter 15 Benefits

Chapter 16 Health care reform and the Affordable Care Act

Chapter 17 Workplace safety and health

Chapter 18 Workers' compensation

Chapter 19 Performance evaluations

Chapter 20 Employee discipline

Chapter 21 Termination of employment

Chapter 22 Healthcare continuation, portability, and privacy

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Model Policies and Forms for Maine Employers

About the Firm

About the Authors

Features of the HR Library

Chapter 1 Snapshot

Chapter 2 Job descriptions and applications

Chapter 3 Applicant screening

Chapter 4 Time of hire

Chapter 5 Time off and leaves of absence

Chapter 6 Wages and hours

Chapter 7 Performance reviews

Chapter 8 Confidentiality and conflicts of interest

Chapter 9 Additional policies

Chapter 10 Telecommuting

Chapter 11 Employee discipline

Chapter 12 Termination of employment

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Hiring, Firing and Discipline for Employers

About the Firm

About the Authors

Chapter 1 Snapshot

Chapter 2 Pre-employment issues

Chapter 3 Pre-employment testing

Chapter 4 Interviews

Chapter 5 Background checks

Chapter 6 The employment relationship

Chapter 7 New hire reporting

Chapter 8 Policy manuals and employee handbooks

Chapter 9 Employee personnel files

Chapter 10 Employment contracts

Chapter 11 Non-compete agreements and trade secrets

Chapter 12 Affirmative action

Chapter 13 Discipline

Chapter 14 Termination

Chapter 15 Layoffs

Chapter 16 Employment litigation

Chapter 17 Union organizing activity

Chapter 18 Social media

Appendix A Federal recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Wages and Hours – An Employer’s Guide

About the Firm

About the Authors

Chapter 1: Snapshot

Chapter 2: Overview

Chapter 3: Covered employers

Chapter 4: Workers not covered by the FLSA

Chapter 5: Leased or temporary employees

Chapter 6: White-collar exemptions

Chapter 7: Additional exemptions

Chapter 8: Non-exempt employees – minimum wage requirements

Chapter 9: Non-exempt employees – overtime compensation

Chapter 10: Non-exempt employees – what counts as “wages”?

Chapter 11 Non-exempt employees – determining work time

Chapter 12: Deductions from pay

Chapter 13: FLSA recordkeeping requirements

Chapter 14: Enforcement

Chapter 15: Remote workers and telecommuting

Chapter 16: Posting requirements

Chapter 17: Employment of minors

Chapter 18: Equal pay

Chapter 19: Payment of wages

Chapter 20: Where to go for more information

Appendix A: State agencies

Appendix B: Wage and Hour District Offices

Forms and Policies

Fed_HFD_Company_Use_Job_Description.docx

Fed_HFD_Sample_Job_Questionnaire.docx

formi9instructions_19.docx

new_i-9_19.docx

At-Will%20Employment%20Application.docx

sample_job_description_form.docx

educational_reference_5.docx

employment_interview_analysis_3.docx

employment_interview_form.docx

fcra_authorization_and_disclosure_0.docx

intervieing_form.docx

interview_evaluation_0.docx

reference%20inquiry.docx

Reference%20Release%20Form.docx

TOPICS%20FOR%20APPLICANT%20QUESTIONS.docx

20172019formi9_10.docx

Equal%20Employment%20Opportunity%20Policy.docx

formi9instructions_17.docx

Global%20Workplace%20Policy.docx

management_rights_policy.docx

Open%20Letter%20to%20All%20Employees.docx

sample_employment_at_will_policy.docx

sample_employment_status_policy_0.docx

sample_offer_letter.docx

APPLICATION%20FOR%20FAMILY%20AND%20MEDICAL%20LE...

maine_family_military_leave.docx

public_health_emergency_leave.docx

sample_acknowledgment_of_company_leave_policies...

sample_attendance_and_punctuality_policy.docx

sample_conditions_of_leave_of_absence_notice.docx

sample_fmla_policy_0.docx

sample_leave_for_victims_of_violence_policy.docx

sample_legislative_leave_policy.docx

sample_mfml_policy.docx

sample_neutral_leave_of_absence_policy.docx

sample_reasonable_accommodations_policy.docx

sample_religious_observances_accommodation_poli...

sample_volunteer_firefighter_absence_for_emerge...

Reasonable%20Break%20Time%20for%20Nursing%20Mot...

sample_hours_of_work_policy.docx

sample_overtime_policy_0.docx

Performance%20Plan%20Memo.docx

sample_performance_appraisal_policy.docx

sample_performance_evaluation_results-behavior....

sample_performance_evaluation_results.docx

Confidentiality%20Acknowledgment%20Form.docx

Conflicts%20of%20Interest%20Policy.docx

Computer%20Systems%20Policy.docx

Drugs%20and%20Alcohol.docx

Email%20Policy.docx

EMPLOYEE%20ACKNOWLEDGMENT.docx

Internet%20Acceptable%20Use%20Policy.docx

open_door_policy.docx

sample_cellular_phone_and_personal_electronic_d...

sample_independent_contractor_agreement.docx

sample_internship_agreement.docx

sample_natural_disaster_policy_0.docx

sample_relationships_in_the_workplace_policy_0....

sample_smoking_policy.docx

sample_software_code_of_ethics_policy.docx

sample_telephone_usage_policy_0.docx

Social%20Media%20and%20Blog%20Policy.docx

Social%20Media%20Passwords%20Policy.docx

sample_telecommuting_policy_0.docx

memorandum_of_counseling_.docx

sample_documentation_of_counseling_.docx

sample_last_chance_letter_conduct.docx

sample_last_chance_letter_performance.docx

Standards%20of%20Conduct%20Policy.docx

employer_response_to_request_for_termination_re...

employer_response_to_request_to_review_personne...

exit_interview_form.docx

sample_separation_checklist.docx

sample_termination_of_employment_policy.docx

sample_warn_notices.docx

sawritten_reasons_for_termination.docx

Separation%20Agreement%20and%20Release%20For%20...

Separation%20Agreement%20and%20Release%20For%20...

Maine Human Resources Manual

About the Firm

About the Author

Introduction Features of the HR Library

Chapter 1 Snapshot – An HR audit

Chapter 2 Compliance thresholds

Chapter 3 Recruiting and hiring

Chapter 4 Background checks

Chapter 5 Personnel files

Chapter 6 Employee policies and procedures manuals

Chapter 7 Wages and hours

Chapter 8 Independent contractors

Chapter 9 Interns and volunteers

Chapter 10 Technology and the Internet

Chapter 11 Social media

Chapter 12 Employment discrimination

Chapter 13 Disabilities and reasonable accommodation

Chapter 14 Leave

Chapter 15 Benefits

Chapter 16 Health care reform and the Affordable Care Act

Chapter 17 Workplace safety and health

Chapter 18 Workers' compensation

Chapter 19 Performance evaluations

Chapter 20 Employee discipline

Chapter 21 Termination of employment

Chapter 22 Healthcare continuation, portability, and privacy

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Model Policies and Forms for Maine Employers

About the Firm

About the Authors

Features of the HR Library

Chapter 1 Snapshot

Chapter 2 Job descriptions and applications

Chapter 3 Applicant screening

Chapter 4 Time of hire

Chapter 5 Time off and leaves of absence

Chapter 6 Wages and hours

Chapter 7 Performance reviews

Chapter 8 Confidentiality and conflicts of interest

Chapter 9 Additional policies

Chapter 10 Telecommuting

Chapter 11 Employee discipline

Chapter 12 Termination of employment

Appendix A Recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

An Employer’s Guide to FMLA and ADA

About the Firm

About the Author

Introduction

Snapshot

1. The Family and Medical Leave Act

2. FMLA definitions

3. Employer coverage and employee eligibility

4. Reasons for leave

5. Serious health conditions

6. Military leave under the FMLA

7. Length of leave

8. Notice and documentation – employee obligations and employer challenges

9. Certifications necessary for leave

10. Employer notice and documentation requirements

11. Employee rights under the FMLA

12. Enforcement of the FMLA

13. FMLA and DOL updates

14. Introduction to the ADA

15. The ADA Amendments Act

16. Employers and ADA protection

17. “Disability” in detail

18. Reasonable accommodation under the ADA

19. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

20. How the ADA impacts your business

21. Enforcement of the ADA

A. Leave and other state laws

Employee Benefits – An Employer's Guide

About the Firm

About the Author

Preface

Chapter 1: Employee benefits law

Chapter 2: Life insurance

Chapter 3: Health benefit plans

Chapter 4: Regulation of group health plans

Chapter 5: Healthcare reform

Chapter 6: Disability plans

Chapter 7: Severance plans

Chapter 8: Cafeteria plans

Chapter 9: Retirement plans

Chapter 10: Additional 401(k) qualification requirements

Chapter 11: Non-qualified deferred compensation plans

Chapter 12: Employee communication under ERISA

Chapter 13: Fiduciary duties under ERISA

Chapter 14: Other fringe benefits

Employment Verification: Immigration, Form I-9, and E-Verify

About the Firm

About the Authors

Chapter 1 Snapshot

Chapter 2 Immigration and employment

Chapter 3 Immigration visas

Chapter 4 I-9 Form

Chapter 5 Tips to complete the I-9 Form

Chapter 6 Conducting internal audits

Chapter 7 Expired documents and the I-9 Form

Chapter 8 Anti-discrimination under IRCA

Chapter 9 Electronic completion and storage of Form I-9

Chapter 10 No-match letter and wage reporting compliance

Chapter 11 Additional social security number verification services

Chapter 12 Investigations

Chapter 13 IMAGE program

Chapter 14 Responding to visits and calls regarding immigration

Chapter 15 E-Verify

Chapter 16 E-Verify regulations for federal contractors and subcontractors

Chapter 17 Helpful steps to comply with E-Verify requirements

Chapter 18 Criminal enforcement and I-9 audits

Appendix A Sample memorandum

Hiring, Firing and Discipline for Employers

About the Firm

About the Authors

Chapter 1 Snapshot

Chapter 2 Pre-employment issues

Chapter 3 Pre-employment testing

Chapter 4 Interviews

Chapter 5 Background checks

Chapter 6 The employment relationship

Chapter 7 New hire reporting

Chapter 8 Policy manuals and employee handbooks

Chapter 9 Employee personnel files

Chapter 10 Employment contracts

Chapter 11 Non-compete agreements and trade secrets

Chapter 12 Affirmative action

Chapter 13 Discipline

Chapter 14 Termination

Chapter 15 Layoffs

Chapter 16 Employment litigation

Chapter 17 Union organizing activity

Chapter 18 Social media

Appendix A Federal recordkeeping requirements

Appendix B Posting requirements

Wages and Hours – An Employer’s Guide

About the Firm

About the Authors

Chapter 1: Snapshot

Chapter 2: Overview

Chapter 3: Covered employers

Chapter 4: Workers not covered by the FLSA

Chapter 5: Leased or temporary employees

Chapter 6: White-collar exemptions

Chapter 7: Additional exemptions

Chapter 8: Non-exempt employees – minimum wage requirements

Chapter 9: Non-exempt employees – overtime compensation

Chapter 10: Non-exempt employees – what counts as “wages”?

Chapter 11 Non-exempt employees – determining work time

Chapter 12: Deductions from pay

Chapter 13: FLSA recordkeeping requirements

Chapter 14: Enforcement

Chapter 15: Remote workers and telecommuting

Chapter 16: Posting requirements

Chapter 17: Employment of minors

Chapter 18: Equal pay

Chapter 19: Payment of wages

Chapter 20: Where to go for more information

Appendix A: State agencies

Appendix B: Wage and Hour District Offices

Workplace Safety and Health Compliance Manual

About the Firm

About the Author

1. Snapshot

2. Introduction

3. Duties and responsibilities

4. Employer's general duty

5. OSHA recordkeeping requirements

6. Significant standards

7. Inspections

8. Citations and civil penalties

9. Settling citations

10. Procedural and affirmative defenses

11. Criminal penalties

12. Developing a comprehensive health and safety program

13. Whistleblower protection

14. Emergency response and preparedness

A. Required postings

B. OSHA Forms 300 and 300A

C. Reporting fatalities, hospitalization, amputation, loss of eye incidents

D. Partially exempt industries from OSHA recordkeeping requirements

E. Safety checklist

F. Inspection checklist

G. U.S. Department of Labor regional OSHA offices

H. Directory of states with approved occupational safety and health plans

I. State plan review commissions/boards

J. State plan notice of contest timeline

K. Safety and health management systems

L. Sample emergency action plan

M. Emergency action plan checklist

N. Safety and health policy

O. Model written hazard communication program

P. Time period for filing complaint under whistleblower statutes

Q. Company’s commitment to safety

R. Safety strategies

S. Model written lock out/tag out program

T. Hazard assessment form

U. Vaccination acknowledgment

V. National, regional, Local, and special emphasis inspection programs

W. OSHA’s frequently cited “low-hanging fruit” standards

X. OSHA Injury & Illness Recordability Worksheet

Y. Getting off OSHA’s Severe Violator’s Enforcement Program

Z. Union Representatives and Walk-around Inspections

AA. Safety-Incentive Programs

BB. Publishing worker injury data

CC. Handling violence in the workplace

DD. OSHA increases focus on safety for temporary employees

EE. Occupational injury and illness reporting policy

Forms and Policies

FMLA_Certification_of_Health_Care_Provider_for_...

FMLA_Certification_of_Healthcare_Provider_for_E...

FMLA_Certification_for_Serious_Injury_or_Illnes...

FMLA_Certification_of_Qualifying_Exigency_for_M...

E-Verify_Immigration_Compliance_Policy_and_Ackn...

i-9_2.pdf

i-9instr_0.pdf

i-9_3.pdf

i-9instr_1.pdf

Fed_HFD_Company_Use_Job_Description.docx

Fed_HFD_Sample_Job_Questionnaire.docx

formi9instructions_19.docx

new_i-9_19.docx

At-Will%20Employment%20Application.docx

sample_job_description_form.docx

educational_reference_5.docx

employment_interview_analysis_3.docx

employment_interview_form.docx

fcra_authorization_and_disclosure_0.docx

intervieing_form.docx

interview_evaluation_0.docx

reference%20inquiry.docx

Reference%20Release%20Form.docx

TOPICS%20FOR%20APPLICANT%20QUESTIONS.docx

20172019formi9_10.docx

Equal%20Employment%20Opportunity%20Policy.docx

formi9instructions_17.docx

Global%20Workplace%20Policy.docx

management_rights_policy.docx

Open%20Letter%20to%20All%20Employees.docx

sample_employment_at_will_policy.docx

sample_employment_status_policy_0.docx

sample_offer_letter.docx

APPLICATION%20FOR%20FAMILY%20AND%20MEDICAL%20LE...

maine_family_military_leave.docx

public_health_emergency_leave.docx

sample_acknowledgment_of_company_leave_policies...

sample_attendance_and_punctuality_policy.docx

sample_conditions_of_leave_of_absence_notice.docx

sample_fmla_policy_0.docx

sample_leave_for_victims_of_violence_policy.docx

sample_legislative_leave_policy.docx

sample_mfml_policy.docx

sample_neutral_leave_of_absence_policy.docx

sample_reasonable_accommodations_policy.docx

sample_religious_observances_accommodation_poli...

sample_volunteer_firefighter_absence_for_emerge...

Reasonable%20Break%20Time%20for%20Nursing%20Mot...

sample_hours_of_work_policy.docx

sample_overtime_policy_0.docx

Performance%20Plan%20Memo.docx

sample_performance_appraisal_policy.docx

sample_performance_evaluation_results-behavior....

sample_performance_evaluation_results.docx

Confidentiality%20Acknowledgment%20Form.docx

Conflicts%20of%20Interest%20Policy.docx

Computer%20Systems%20Policy.docx

Drugs%20and%20Alcohol.docx

Email%20Policy.docx

EMPLOYEE%20ACKNOWLEDGMENT.docx

Internet%20Acceptable%20Use%20Policy.docx

open_door_policy.docx

sample_cellular_phone_and_personal_electronic_d...

sample_independent_contractor_agreement.docx

sample_internship_agreement.docx

sample_natural_disaster_policy_0.docx

sample_relationships_in_the_workplace_policy_0....

sample_smoking_policy.docx

sample_software_code_of_ethics_policy.docx

sample_telephone_usage_policy_0.docx

Social%20Media%20and%20Blog%20Policy.docx

Social%20Media%20Passwords%20Policy.docx

sample_telecommuting_policy_0.docx

memorandum_of_counseling_.docx

sample_documentation_of_counseling_.docx

sample_last_chance_letter_conduct.docx

sample_last_chance_letter_performance.docx

Standards%20of%20Conduct%20Policy.docx

employer_response_to_request_for_termination_re...

employer_response_to_request_to_review_personne...

exit_interview_form.docx

sample_separation_checklist.docx

sample_termination_of_employment_policy.docx

sample_warn_notices.docx

sawritten_reasons_for_termination.docx

Separation%20Agreement%20and%20Release%20For%20...

Separation%20Agreement%20and%20Release%20For%20...

osha3165.pdf

OSHA_Form_300A.docx

OSHA_Form_300.docx

sample_emergency_action_plan.docx

sample_safety_and_health_policy.docx

model_written_hazard_communication_program.docx

sample_companys_commitment_to_safety.docx

model_written_lock_out_tag_out_program.docx

hazard_assessment_form.docx

hepatitis_b_vaccine_declaration.docx