Every year employers should be taking steps to avoid a DOL audit. However, it’s especially critical in 2022. An employee complaint to the Department of Labor (DOL) could create serious financial consequences for an employer, whether regarding wage and hour violations, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees not being properly classified, etc. MP’s HR compliance experts share three reasons employers should focus on avoiding an audit process with the DOL investigators in 2022. Read the article to:
• Learn how DOL investigations may impact an employer’s ability to attract and retain talent
• Find out why avoiding the DOL audit process will help employers prevent steep legal costs
• Outline why employers should be more concerned about the DOL than in previous years
• Discover the most common causes for wage and hour lawsuits
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Among their 2022 initiatives, employers should prioritize Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance. The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced that in 2022 (and beyond), it will be increasing FMLA audits on employers. If the DOL finds FMLA technical violations or noncompliant FMLA forms, employers may face costly consequences. Additionally, they may also have to handle other kinds of audits from the DOL, including wage and hour. MP’s HR experts share vital steps to avoid an FMLA audit. Read the article to:
• Learn the key elements of a solid FMLA policy
• Outline employers’ FMLA record-keeping responsibilities
• Find out how to reduce risk and exposure related to FMLA matters
• Get seven vital steps to protect an organization from FMLA lawsuits, audits, and violations
Learn about the important HR updates for 2020 thus far. Review legislation, policies, and rules surrounding COVID-19, as well as items for social issues that have been brewing for a while.
Normally, right around July and August is a great time to pause and check out the latest legal HR updates. July 1 is a common time for wage increases and new laws to take effect. Many states pass new laws around this time, too. But this year in particular, late July is an imperative time to take stock of HR law updates. State and federal government have been busy taking action to protect individuals and employers in the midst of COVID. This roundup of the latest HR updates will be divided into COVID-oriented and non-COVID items.