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This is a networking site for WA state SHRM members -- a place to share resources and communicate more efficiently.
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Welcome to SHRM Washington State Council's Web 2.0 Network -- a free, professional networking site dedicated exclusively to SHRM members in Washington state. The site is designed to assist SHRM chapters and volunteers to communicate freely and more effectively. Only SHRM members may join.
Feel free to create a profile; create and invite others to join a subgroup (e.g., a regional chapter, an industry sector, recruiters, etc.); chat with HR peers in Washington - live!; post links, post videos, post pictures, post articles, blog, post events, post forum discussions and any other HR-related resources. The more you contribute, the richer the experience for all.
Volunteer contributors will be recognized with prizes and kudos on occasion.
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Started by Dave Black in Legislation Apr 3. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Proposed Rules Here: http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/SickLeave.htm(also available at http://bit.ly/TheKremlin)Public comment period ends April 30.Rules finalized in MayContinue
Started by Dave Black in Legislation Mar 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2319 passed the Legislature on March 3 and is awaiting review by the governor. The bill further defines the state-based health insurance exchange required by the federal government under the new health care law. As written, E2SHB 2319 would eliminate employer choice over the type of coverage purchased and reduce the number of insurers offering coverage in our state. The Association of Washington Business has formally requested section vetoes of the bill, which would allow the work of the exchange to progress without disrupting coverage beginning in 2014.For more info:http://www.awb.org/articles/pressreleases2012/health_exchange_guts_insurance_choices_for_employers.htmContinue
Started by Dave Black in Legislation Feb 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Most employment –related bills proposed this session did not pass yesterday’s cut-off date to pass out of their house of origin. While technically not completely dead, they are extremely unlikely to make any further movement. Among the zombies are: Anti Workplace Bullying (1928 , 5789) and Statewide Sick & Safe Leave (2508 , 6229) and pro biz bills. Three exceptions that made it out: SB 6228, prohibiting certain practices concerning the employment status of job applicants, i.e. the Unemployed as a protected class. HB…Continue
Started by Dave Black in Legislation Feb 10. 0 Replies 0 Likes
9th - Employee vs. Independent Contractor question decided by California public policy and choice of law rules, not parties' contract language.Ruiz v. Affinity Logistics Corp (9th Cir 02/08/2012) http://case.lawmemo.com/9/ruiz.pdfIf you have workers who perform work in CA under a written agreement, the choice of law provision in that agreement that selects a jurisdiction other than CA may not be enforceable.Continue
Tags: law, california, of, choice, Independent
Started by Dave Black in Legislation Feb 2. 0 Replies 0 Likes
See here (list at JL website, hyper-linked to Thomas)Continue
Started by Dave Black in Legislation Feb 2. 0 Replies 0 Likes
FMLA Changes Proposed The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement new statutory amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that would expand military family leave provisions and incorporate a special eligibility provision for airline flight crew employees. Key term: FMLA CHANGES PROPOSED in the Benefits section VOW Tax Credits: Hiring Unemployed Vets President Obama signed into law the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. A section of the Act, the “Returning Heroes and Wounded Warriors Work Opportunity Tax Credits,” amends and expands the definition of Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Veteran target groups. The changes and new provisions in this Act apply to individuals who begin to work for an employer beginning November 22, 2011 and before January 1, 2013. Key term: VOW TAX…Continue
Started by Dave Black in Legislation Jan 17. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection* - 1/17/2012 1:30 p.m.Senate Full Committee Senate Hearing Rm 4 J.A. Cherberg Building Olympia, WA REVISED ON 1/17/2012 AT 12:37 PM Public Hearing:SB 5789 - Addressing workplace bullying by making it an unfair practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment. SB 6309 - Requiring meals and rest breaks for certain health care workers. Jan 19: Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor and Commerce & Consumer Protection at 10:00 AM.http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2011-12/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6309.pdf HB 2508/SB 6229 – Establishing minimum…Continue
Started by Dave Black in Legislation Jan 6. 0 Replies 0 Likes
In the December 20, 2011 case of Chaney v. Providence Hospital (Wash. Ct. App. Div III) the Court of Appeals held that a doctor's certification of fitness to return to work is all that is needed to trigger an employer's duty to return employee to work, despite the employer's contradictory IME determination.Continue
Tags: fitness, certification, medical, FMLA
Started by Dave Black in Legislation Aug 5, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
NLRB Action AlertThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a proposed rule changing the Board’s procedure for union election campaigns. The proposal shortens the time frame for union election campaigns and makes other changes to the unionization process. The proposed rule contains a number of provisions of concern including:• Shortened Timeframe. Because unions can prepare their entire unionization campaign before making it public, shortening the time between filing and the election creates a disadvantage for employers. Unless employers have adequate time to prepare their educational materials, employees will not have full information about the pros and cons of unionization. In addition, the NLRB has not shown why the current timeframe (median of 38 days) needs to be shortened. • Changes to…Continue
Started by Dave Black in Legislation Jul 27, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
SHRM Federal Legislative Action AlertYOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED! This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a bill to limit the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) authority to veto a private employer’s decision on where to locate its employees. Please urge your representative to vote yes on H.R. 2587, the Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act. Background The Boeing Company decided in 2009 to expand its 787 Dreamliner aircraft production capacity outside of Washington State by investing in a new assembly plant in South Carolina. Boeing’s workforce in Washington is heavily unionized, whereas South Carolina is a Right-to-Work state. Boeing created about 1,000 jobs at the new South Carolina facility, none of which were at the expense of jobs in Washington. On April 20, NLRB Acting General Counsel Lafe…Continue
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