Iowa: A final rule by the Iowa Workforce Development Department amends regulations under Iowa Admin. Code Sec. 871-24.13 and 871-24.16. The final rule specifies that paid time off, annual leave and excused personal leave should be included in the term “vacation pay” and thus are deductible from unemployment. This rule […]
Labor & Employment Law Update
Transitional Relief Provided in Final Affordable Care Act Pay-or-Play Regulations
on Thursday, 24 April 2014 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued Final Regulations for the employer pay-or-play mandate under the Affordable Care Act. The Final Regulations, which include both clarifications and changes to the Proposed Regulations, address the extension of the transition rules, full-time employees, hours-of-service determinations, affordability safe harbors and applicable large employer status. […]
EEOC Is Scrutinizing Health Care Industry Employers’ ADA Compliance
on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
Within the last six months, the EEOC has filed a number of lawsuits against health care employers alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Earlier this month, the EEOC settled one of those lawsuits with Osceola Community Hospital in Sibley, Iowa. In the lawsuit, the EEOC alleged that […]
Nebraska Supreme Court Holds School District Proved Union Waived Its Right To Bargain Due to Union’s Inaction
on Wednesday, 26 February 2014 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
Nebraska employers and unions have more guidance on what constitutes a “waiver” under the Industrial Relations Act (IRA) due to a recent Nebraska Supreme Court decision. The Court determined that Service Employees International Union (AFL-CIO) Local 226 (Local 226) waived its right to negotiate vacation, a mandatory subject of bargaining, […]
Attention Financial Institutions: FFIEC Issues Final Social Media Guidance
on Wednesday, 19 February 2014 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (“FFIEC”) recently issued final supervisory guidance for financial institutions related to the risks of social media use. Notably, the guidance does not impose any new requirements on financial institutions. Rather, it is intended to help financial institutions understand potential consumer compliance and legal […]
