14 Jan The Year in Review — Workplace Issues and What Employers Need to Know for 2013
Two thousand twelve was a very busy year in terms of employment law developments. As a result, employers have a lot on their plates for 2013. Here are just a few of the issues that need to be addressed.
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
The new health care law continues to require implementation of various steps as its provisions become effective. Among those are:
- Employer W-2 Reporting
- Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Claims and Appeals
- FICA Medicare Tax Increase
- Notice of State Insurance Exchanges
Corporate Social Media Policies
Recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions dramatically impact the ability of employers to restrict employee use of social media in an overbroad manner which may prevent employees from exercising their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). The NLRA protects the right of employees to (a) form, join, or assist a union, (b) choose representatives to bargain with an employer on their behalf, (c) act together with other employees for their benefit and protection, or (d) choose not to engage in any such activities. Employers who fail to comply with NLRB decisions by having social media policies which prevent employees from discussing their wages and conditions of employment, and various other matters, may find themselves in trouble.
Domestic Or Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Or Stalking
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a Fact Sheet that provides questions and answers on The Application of Title VII and the ADA to Applicants or Employees Who Experience Domestic or Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking.
For additional information on these issues or for a more comprehensive listing, contact Prestige.