Author: Kate McGovern Tornone

identity theft

How Companies Can Stop Thieves from Stealing Employee Tax Information

It’s unfortunately common this time of year for individuals to file their taxes only to find out that someone has already claimed their return. This type of identity theft can be upsetting, but it may be even more upsetting if they found out their identity was stolen not through a fault of their own, but […]

Caption This HR Photo

Welcome to our Friday Funday. Today we’d like you to provide a caption for this HR-related photo. Submit your caption in the comments section below (and make sure to include your Twitter handle). Winner will be featured on @HRDailyAdvisor. Follow to see if you win!

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Coordinating FMLA with Discrimination Laws

In this article series, we’ll focus on the intersection of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and how it affects many other laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), workers’ comp, and other state laws that apply to medical or disability leaves. Additionally, the FMLA may intersect with a variety of employer-provided leaves […]

New Bill Regarding EEOC Wellness Rules

By David Slaughter, JD Legislation introduced by a key House Republican would largely negate the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) wellness program rules, which plan sponsors have criticized for adding a duplicative layer of regulation to earlier standards set by other agencies. BLR® Senior Legal Editor David Slaughter, JD, has the facts in today’s […]

Ban the Box Compliance

In yesterday’s Advisor we began to explore ban the box laws. Today, more on that topic.

Rhode Island

Buyer, Beware: You May Be Liable for Seller’s Wage Law Violations

The Rhode Island federal court recently held that a buyer of an employer’s assets can be liable for the seller’s violations of federal and state wage laws, even if the buyer is a separate entity with distinct management and ownership from that of the seller. If the buyer continues the seller’s business operations, it should conduct careful due diligence and confirm that the seller will have sufficient assets after the sale to satisfy any lingering debts.