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Oklahoma passes law confirming enforceability of employee non-solicitation agreements
While non-competition agreements remain unenforceable under Oklahoma law, a bill recently signed by Governor Fallin confirms by a new statute that Oklahoma employers may enforce agreements prohibiting a former employee from soliciting a company’s employees to leave their jobs to work for another employer.
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Pro-union poster rule strikes out
During the last several years, the National Labor Relations Board has taken an increasingly active stance in promoting unions and union organizing efforts. Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia struck down one of the NLRB’s more recent efforts, which required employers to post pro-union posters in the workplace.
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New HIPAA regulations for sponsors of group health plans
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released its final regulations – also known as the “Final Rule” or “Omnibus Rule” – modifying the privacy, security, breach notification and enforcement rules associated with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Employers have until September 23, 2013, to comply with the new requirements.
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New I-9 form means good time to review your hiring process
On March 8, 2013, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) released an updated version of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form. While the new I-9 form is effective immediately, employers have a 60-day grace period – until May 7, 2013 – to continue to use the prior version.
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IRS issues guidance on new $2,500 limit for health flex accounts
Beginning January 1, 2013, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act limits employee contributions to a health flexible spending arrangement to $2,500 per year, as adjusted for inflation in subsequent years. The IRS recently issued a notice that provides clarification and guidance on the application of the new cap.
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OSHA sharpens focus on employer safety incentives and disincentives
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the federal agency charged with assuring safe and healthy working environments, recently issued a memorandum which takes aim at employer safety incentive policies and practices.
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EEOC issues new guidance memorandum on employee criminal records
On April 25, 2012, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a memorandum outlining its position on employer use of criminal records in the employment decision-making process.
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Under Oklahoma’s new ‘Open Carry’ law, employers can keep workplace gun-free
On May 15, 2012, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed into law a measure (Senate Bill 1773) which will allow licensed Oklahomans to carry unconcealed handguns — “open carry” — in a wide variety of circumstances.
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