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HR Advisor Newsletter
February 2011

HR Alerts

Additional Record-Keeping Regulations Proposed. In April 2011, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is expected to release a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the “Right to Know under the Fair Labor Standards Act.” The proposed rule would require employers to provide employees with information about their employment earnings and status (e.g. exempt or nonexempt).

OSHA Annual Summary Posting Deadline. By February 1, 2011, an employer subject to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping provisions for 300 Logs regarding workplace injuries and illnesses must post its 2010 annual summary (Form 300A).

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New Employee Verification Eligibility Guidefor Employers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new handbook (effective January 5, 2011) with new information to assist employers in properly completing the Form I-9 for each newly hired employee.

Employers must verify the employment eligibility and review document(s) provided by an employee to determine whether the supporting document(s) appear to be genuine.  It is crucial to ensure that all Form I-9s are completed and in compliance. 

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Tool of the Month:
Health Care Reform Timeline Guide

As an overview reminder, the Health Care Reform Timeline highlights key dates for employers.  Changes starting from 2010 to 2013 have remained largely involved with taxes, fees and mandates on small businesses (and individuals).  Most health care system changes start in 2014 and in the following years.

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