SixFifty's Research module provides comprehensive guidance on various employment law topics. Below is an overview of the key topics we cover and what each entails:
Artificial Intelligence
Covers state and local rules regulating employers’ use of AI, particularly in employment decision-making.
Business and Employment Registration
Details state filing requirements for employers when hiring employees, especially in new states. Includes registering for programs like Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Insurance, and reporting new hires.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Explains the circumstances under which employers can test applicants and employees for drug or alcohol use.
Employee Conduct
Addresses regulations around employee conduct, including political activity, smoking, whistleblower protections, and off-duty behaviors like marijuana or alcohol use.
Employee Privacy
Outlines rules for protecting employee information, such as social security numbers or biometric data, to ensure confidentiality.
Employee Verification
Provides information on federal and state requirements for verifying the work authorization of new hires.
Employment Agreements
Explains rules governing employment agreement clauses, including moonlighting, non-compete, and non-solicitation provisions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Details protections against discrimination and required accommodations for protected characteristics such as age, race, disability, lactation, and pregnancy.
Leave
Covers requirements for different types of leave, including who is eligible, how much leave must be provided, and under what circumstances.
Recruitment
Explains restrictions on pre-employment inquiries such as criminal history, credit history, and salary history.
Required Disclosures and Policies
Outlines employer obligations for providing information to employees, including individual disclosures, workplace postings, and handbook inclusions.
Separation
Covers considerations for ending employment relationships, including final paychecks, separation notices, WARN Act compliance, and withdrawing from state programs.
Tax Registration
Details state registration requirements for tax purposes, including income tax withholding and obtaining sales tax licenses or permits.
Training
Explains state-mandated training requirements, including who must be trained, the type and frequency of training, and the duration required.
Wage and Hour
Provides guidance on wage-related requirements, including minimum wage, overtime, exemptions, and pay stub rules.
Work Scheduling and Conditions
Addresses rules for scheduling employees, such as predictive scheduling, required holidays, and days of rest. Also includes workplace safety requirements.
For further questions or detailed insights into any of these topics, consult the Research module or reach out to our team.
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