Compliance

The new law, lawyers writing for the Assocation of Corporate Counsel say, could take (employers) out of compliance in other areas of wage and hour law that are dependent upon the value of the state minimum wage.

U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter wants the EEOC to probe wellness programs that, like Penn States, try to force employees to share personal health details or face fines or other sanctions.

The U.S. Department of Labor is stepping up efforts to encourage employers to hire veterans and those with disabilities.

In the last two years, 14 states have passed laws barring employers from demanding that prospective hires and/or current employees allow access to their non-public postings on social sites, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

A federal appeals court is considering whether for-profit businesses can be exempted from a contraceptive mandate in the health care law because of the owners' religious views.

As a growing number of employers move retirees to private exchanges, concerns grow about cuts to benefits and rising costs for those on fixed incomes.

ADP offers a list of suggestions to help employers get a better handle on the acts requirements.

The company, which launched its exchange just this year, reports that 18 employers have signed up to purchase coverage for workers.