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Cell Phones in the Workplace
Andrea Shindlebower Main on March 19, 2019
The use of mobile devices in the workplace is more popular than ever before. Cities may find it necessary to enforce proper mobile phone etiquette at work.
Spring Forward … Straight time or overtime?
Andrea Shindlebower Main on March 19, 2019
The arrival of daylight-saving time requires clocks to be moved forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 10 means changes to work hour calculations for some employees.
Changes to Kentucky Labor Law Posters as of February 2019
Andrea Shindlebower Main on February 27, 2019
Several Required Employee Posters have Changed and Must be Updated.
Federal Transit Administration Raises Random Drug Testing Rates
Andrea Shindlebower Main on February 15, 2019
ALERT! Federal Transit Administration Raises Random Drug Testing Rates to 50% for 2019
Mileage Reimbursement
Andrea Shindlebower Main on February 15, 2019
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Reimbursement Rates for 2019
Straight time or overtime? Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 4, 2018
Andrea Shindlebower Main on October 29, 2018
Weekly HR News - Straight time or overtime? Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 4, 2018 Clocks turn back Sunday, November 4 and employees on duty from 2 a.m. &ndash...
Are You Ready for Election Day?
Andrea Shindlebower Main on October 29, 2018
Are You Ready for Election Day? Everyone is gearing up for Election Day on November 6th, and while you’re preparing for the return of the polls, be sure to communicate your city’s voting leave policy with emp...
OSHA’s New Interpretation of Post-Accident Drug/Alcohol Testing
Andrea Shindlebower Main on October 24, 2018
OSHA’s New Interpretation of Post-Accident Drug/Alcohol Testing On October 11, 2018, OSHA clarified its position regarding post-incident d...
Pre-employment Background Checks: New FCRA Forms Must Be Used by September 21, 2018
Andrea Shindlebower Main on September 21, 2018
Pre-employment Background Checks: New FCRA Forms Must Be Used by September 21, 2018 When hiring a new employee, the city may need to request additional information in order to make an informed decision. Some of tha...
Updated Family Medical Leave Act Forms
Andrea Shindlebower Main on September 5, 2018
Updated Family Medical Leave Act Forms The Department of Labor released updated Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms over the Labor Day weekend. The only change to the forms is the new expiration date, which is Au...
Use of Cell Phones at Work
Andrea Shindlebower Main on August 20, 2018
The use of mobile devices in the workplace is more popular than ever before. With children going back to school, many city employees are now busier than ever outside of work. Because of this, cities may find it necessary to e...
ALERT! Changes to Kentucky Labor Law Poster as of June 2018
Andrea Shindlebower Main on June 20, 2018
ALERT! Changes to Kentucky Labor Law Poster as of June 2018 The updates to the Kentucky Child Labor Law include changes to the hours that can be worked with parental permission. Minors who are 16 and 17...
Unpaid Leave as an Accommodation under the ADA
Andrea Shindlebower Main on June 18, 2018
What can an employer that is subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) do when an employee has been injured on or off the job, has used all of his or her paid leave time, and has exhausted the entire 12 weeks provided by FMLA? At ...
Get Required Workplace Posters at No Charge
Andrea Shindlebower Main on June 15, 2018
HR Weekly News - Get Required Workplace Posters at No Charge Kentucky statutes and federal regulations enforced by agencies within the Department of Labor require that certain poster...
Make Sure You Are Up-to-Date on Kentucky's New Tax Law
Andrea Shindlebower Main on May 31, 2018
The 2018 legislative session approved changes to Kentuck...
Are Your Employees Classified Correctly? Don’t Know? Read on …
Andrea Shindlebower Main on May 25, 2018
HR News for Cities Are Your Employees Classified Correctly? Don’t Know? Read on … In April 2018, the Kentucky Labor Cabinet recouped $101,424.73 in unpaid wages for Kentucky ...
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