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Hogge Law500 E. Plume Street, Suite 800
Norfolk, Virginia 23510(757) 961-5400
A law firm specializing in serving the needs of
Virginia public and private employers
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:This presentation is intended to be used
solely for informational purposes, and is not offered as legal advice.
For assistance in conducting an employment law audit,
contact attorney Raymond L. Hogge, Jr. at
(757) 961-5400
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Benefits of An Employment Law Audit
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Benefits of An Employment Law Audit Minimize the risk of employment-related lawsuits
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Benefits of An Employment Law Audit Reduce employment-related costs (recruiting,
training, unemployment comp, workers' comp, legal expenses)
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Benefits of An Employment Law Audit Improve productivity, efficiency, morale, and
retention
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Benefits of An Employment Law Audit Management can sleep at night
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964
15 employee minimum
Race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Americans with Disabilities Act
15 employee minimum
Pre-hire; conditional offer of employment; post-hire
Critical concepts: Disability, reasonable accommodation; undue hardship
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Rehabilitation Act
Applies to certain employers with government contracts or grants
Similar to ADA
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
20 employee minimum
Age 40 or older
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Family and Medical Leave Act
50 employee minimum
Covered employers, eligible employees; qualifying reasons for leave
Notification requirements
Certification requirements
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Fair Labor Standards Act
Minimum wage
Overtime compensation
Child labor
Recent changes to exemption rules for minimum wage and overtime compensation
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Davis-Bacon Act (certain government contractors)
Prevailing wage rate
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Government Service Contract Act (certain government contractors)
Prevailing wage rate
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Employee benefit plans
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
20 employee minimum
Health care continuation coverage
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Internal Revenue Code
Payroll taxes
Employee benefit plans
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Immigration and Naturalization Act
Form I-9
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Constitutions(public employers)
Due Process
Equal Protection
Free Speech
Religious Freedom
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Virginia Workers' Compensation Act
Reporting injuries and accidents
Physician panel
Handling claims; assessing defenses
Actual Risk; not positional risk
Return to work strategies
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act
Resignation
Termination
Misconduct
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Virginia Payment of Wage Law
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Virginia Human Rights Act
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practices
comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Local Ordinances
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies and practice meet
requirements of contracts or grants
Prevailing wage rates
Affirmative action
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies meet the needs of
the organization
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether practices match policies
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Goals of An Employment Law Audit Determine whether policies are adequately
communicated to employees
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Framework for the Audit
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Framework for the Audit The Employee Handbook
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Framework for the Audit The Employee Handbook
The Employee Handbook should define the employment policies
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Framework for the Audit The Employee Handbook
The Employee Handbook should define the employment policies
The employment policies should define the employment practices
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Framework for the Audit The Employee Handbook
The Employee Handbook should define the employment policies
The employment policies should define the employment practices
The employment practices should
Comply with applicable law
Promote the interests of the employer
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Audit Employee Handbook
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Audit Employee Handbook Should reflect all policies and practices of the
employer
Hiring and promotion
Performance and evaluation
Discipline and discharge
Dispute Resolution
Wages and benefits
Safety and health
Other
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Audit Employee Handbook Should contain contract disclaimer
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Audit Employee Handbook Should contain reservation of employer right to
modify policies
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Audit Employee Handbook Should contain statement that employee
benefits are governed by applicable master plan documents and insurance policies
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Audit Employee Handbook Should contain employment-at-will policy
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Audit Employee Handbook Should contain acknowledgment form to be
signed by employee
Acknowledge receipt
Read before beginning work
Contract disclaimer; employer right to revise
At-will
Violation of policies results in discipline or discharge
If questions, will ask
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Audit Employee Handbook Should be distributed to each employee before
he or she begins work
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Audit Employee Handbook Publication method
Easy to track changes
More expensive than online
Online
Tracking changes requires diligence
Less expensive than print
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Audit Employee Handbook Should give the best possible impression of the
employer
By example, shows employees the level of quality the employer expects
Should be suitable for use as recruiting tool
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Audit EEO Policies and Practices
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Audit EEO Policies and Practices General EEO policy and practices
Title VII
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Equal Pay Act
State statutes
Local ordinances
Contractual requirements
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Audit EEO Policies and Practices Sexual (and other) harassment policy and
practices
Reporting system
Investigation procedures
Temporary measures
Confidentiality
Rights of accused v accuser
Use of dispute resolution procedures
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Audit EEO Policies and Practices Affirmative action policy and practices
If and only if applicable
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Audit EEO Policies and Practices Disability accommodation policy and practices
Pre-hire
Post-hire
Essential functions of job identified in job description?
Interactive process
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Audit EEO Policies and Practices Non-retaliation policy and practices
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Audit EEO Policies and Practices Incorporation of
Grievance procedure
Open door policy
Arbitration
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Audit Job Descriptions
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Audit Job Descriptions Are the job duties clearly stated?
Most important duties should be listed first
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Audit Job Descriptions Are all essential functions of the job identified?
Reliable time and attendance
Physical demands
Interpersonal skills
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Audit Job Descriptions Do the requirement of the job as stated in the
job description have the effect of discriminating against applicants on the basis of any protected status (race, sex, disability, etc.)?
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Audit Job Descriptions If the job is FLSA-exempt, does the job
description clearly demonstrate the exemption is applicable?
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Audit Hiring Practices
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of recruiting methods
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of recruiting methods
Promotion v. posting v. advertisement
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of recruiting methods
Use of recruiters
Contract between employer and agency
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of recruiting methods
Use of staffing agencies
Contract between employer and agency
Legal duties of employer and agency
Allocation of risk between employer and agency
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of recruiting methods
Use of professional employer organizations
Contract between employer and PEO
Legal relationship between employer, PEO and worker
Allocation of risk between employer and PEO
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of recruiting methods
Contents of advertisements legal?
Statement discriminatory
"EEO" statement required?
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of recruiting methods
Affirmative action required?
Have federal or state contract?
Receive federal or state funds?
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of application forms
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of application forms
Should state how long application considered active
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of application forms
Should contain employment-at-will disclaimer
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of application forms
Should contain falsification or omission of information provision
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of application forms
Should contain authorizations necessary for information verification, reference checks, credit reports
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of application forms
Should contain authorizations necessary for
Information verification
Reference checks
Credit reports
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of application forms
Should contain arbitration agreement, if arbitration of employment disputes is desired
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of application forms
Should not contain potentially discriminatory questions, e.g.:
Workers' compensation history (ADA)
Medical conditions (ADA)
Arrest records (Title VII)
Marital status (Va. Human Rights Act
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of selection process
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of selection process
Interview procedures and questions should be determined in advance and consistently applied
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of selection process
Interview questions should be job-related
Interview questions should reflect job requirements set forth in written job description
Consider using written job description during interview
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of selection process
Interviewers should make written record of all relevant information
Interviewers should not record information which could be interpreted as discriminatory or otherwise unlawful or inappropriate
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of selection process
Medical information
Should follow 3-stage process required by ADA
Pre-offer
Conditional offer of employment
Post-hire
Should ensure strict confidentiality
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of selection process
All tests given to applicants should reflect job duties stated on written job description
Tests should be assessed to identify potential issues under ADA, Title VII, etc.
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of selection process
All reference should be checked
Written record should be made of all information received
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of selection process
Credit checks should be performed only in strict compliance with applicable law
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of selection process
Selection should be based upon job-related criteria stated in the written job description
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of employment documents
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of employment documents
Hiring should be confirmed in writing (letter / form)
State job title
State date of hire
State rate of pay
State FLSA exempt / non-exempt status
Refer to employee handbook
Refer to arbitration, if used
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of employment documents
Use written employment contracts for executive and highly compensated employees
Contract will supersede all prior agreements
Specify how employment may be terminated
Consider non-compete and non-disclosure
Consider buy / sell if ownership interest
Have contracts reviewed by attorney first
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of employment documents
Non-compete agreements
Restrictions must be no greater than necessary to protect employer interests
Restrictions must not unduly interfere with employee ability to earn a living
Restrictions must not be against public policy
No "blue pencil" in Virginia
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of employment documents
Non-disclosure agreements
Protect confidential information and trade secrets
Consider for executives, sales, and technology personnel
Do not make overbroad
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of employment documents
Arbitration agreements
Consider using arbitration agreements to reduce litigation costs
Specify arbitration protocol
Specify disputes subject to agreement
Specify disputes not subject to agreement
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of employment documents
Consent to drug / alcohol testing
Specify types of testing (random, post-accident, etc.)
Meet requirements for regulated industries (e.g., trucking)
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of employment documents
Proof of citizenship
Form I-9
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Audit Hiring Practices Assessment of employment documents
Personnel file
Maintain separate medical file
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Audit Evaluation Practices
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Audit Evaluation Practices Evaluations should follow schedule stated in
employee handbook
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Audit Evaluation Practices Evaluations should be based upon job duties
stated in written job description
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Audit Evaluation Practices Evaluations should be in writing, using
established forms and rating systems
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Audit Evaluation Practices Evaluations which call for improvement should
be followed by a written corrective action plan
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Audit Evaluation Practices Employees should be able to use grievance
procedure to challenge evaluations with which they disagree
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Audit Evaluation Practices Evaluations should be confidential, and shared
only with managers and supervisors who have a need to know
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Audit Disciplinary Practices
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Audit Disciplinary Practices Employee discipline should be based upon
standards of conduct stated in employee handbook
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Audit Disciplinary Practices In most circumstances, progressive discipline
should be used
Egregious offenses may support immediate termination
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Audit Disciplinary Practices Discipline should be applied consistently
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Audit Disciplinary Practices Employees should be able to use grievance
procedure to challenge disciplinary actions with which they disagree
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Audit Termination Practices
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Audit Termination Practices Dismissal should be supported by adequate
documentation of the reasons for dismissal
Prior documentation in personnel file
Written notice of termination
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Audit Termination Practices Employees should be able to use grievance
procedure to challenge termination actions with which they disagree
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Audit Termination Practices Dismissal should be conducted in person when
possible
Two members of management
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Audit Termination Practices A written record should be made of the
employee's response to dismissal or reason for resignation
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Audit Termination Practices Exit interviews should be conducted when
possible
Written exit interview form
Two members of management
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Audit Termination Practices Safeguard employer property
Keys
Documents
Equipment
Computer passwords
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Audit Termination Practices Employee's personal items
Supervise removal
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Audit Termination Practices Payment of wages
Virginia Payment of Wage Law
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Audit Dispute Resolution Practices
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Audit Dispute Resolution Practices Grievance procedure
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Audit Dispute Resolution Practices Grievance procedure
Grievance forms - clear and understandable?
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Audit Dispute Resolution Practices Grievance procedure
Offender by-pass included?
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Audit Dispute Resolution Practices Grievance procedure
Public employers - grievance procedure should reflect applicable statutory and due process requirements
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Audit Dispute Resolution Practices Open-door policy
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Audit Dispute Resolution Practices Open-door policy
Relationship to grievance procedure explained?
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Audit Dispute Resolution Practices Arbitration (if employer uses arbitration)
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Audit Dispute Resolution Practices Arbitration (if employer uses arbitration)
Arbitration agreement enforceable?
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Audit Dispute Resolution Practices Arbitration (if employer uses arbitration)
Arbitration agreement signed by all employees before beginning work?
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Audit Wage and Hour Practices
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Audit Wage and Hour Practices Applicable Laws
Fair Labor Standards Act
Portal to Portal Act
Equal Pay Act
Federal statutes applying to federal contractors and recipients of federal funds (e.g., Davis-Bacon Act)
Virginia Payment of Wage Law
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Audit Wage and Hour Practices Fair Labor Standards Act
Regulations govern:
Minimum Wage
Overtime Pay
Child Labor
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Audit Wage and Hour Practices Fair Labor Standards Act
Assess whether hours worked are calculated correctly.
Calculated on workweek basis
De minimus (20 minute) breaks = working time
Training time
Travel time
Other specific situations
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Audit Wage and Hour Practices Fair Labor Standards Act
Assess whether leave practices violate FLSA
"Comp time"
Available to public employers
Not available to private employers
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Audit Wage and Hour Practices Fair Labor Standards Act
Assess whether employees are correctly classified as FLSA-exempt
Executive; administrative; professional; others
Must meet specific requirements under Department of Labor regulations
New "Fair Pay" regulations recently adopted
Job duties, not job description, controls
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Audit Wage and Hour Practices Fair Labor Standards Act
Assess whether employer practices threaten FLSA-exempt status of employees
Deductions for hours off
Pay docking
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Audit Wage and Hour Practices Fair Labor Standards Act
Assess whether required time and attendance records are being maintained
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Audit Wage and Hour Practices Virginia Payment of Wage Law
Frequency of wage payment
Deductions from wage payments
Must be voluntarily authorized in writing
Interpretations by Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
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Audit Leave Practices
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Audit Leave Practices Identify relevant laws
Virginia Workers' Compensation Act
Title VII (including Pregnancy Discrimination Act) and Virginia Human Rights Act.
Americans with Disabilities Act and Virginians with Disabilities Act
Family and Medical Leave Act
Industry requirements
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Audit Leave Practices Identify other considerations
Contracts
Collective bargaining agreements
Workplace safety
Recruiting
Retention
Productivity
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Audit Leave Practices Assess leave alternatives
Vacation
Sick leave
FMLA leave
Disability leave
Paid Time Off
Work Comp leave
Military (USERRA) leave
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Audit Leave Practices Assess practices for granting leave mandated by
statute
Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Title VII)
Americans with Disabilities Act
Family and Medical Leave
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Audit Leave Practices Assess leave documentation
Leave requests
Should specify type of leave requested
Medical certifications
Use standard form
Notification of leave rights and obligations
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Audit Safety and Health Practices
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Audit Safety and Health Practices Workplace compliant with all OSHA standards?
Fall protection standard
Confined space standard
Bloodborne pathogens standard
Other standards
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Audit Safety and Health Practices Safety policies adopted?
Adequately communicated to employees?
Explained in employee handbook or safety manual?
Employees receive regular training?
Safety policies enforced by supervisors?
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Audit Safety and Health Practices Workplace violence policies adopted?
Explained in employee handbook?
Supervisors understand how to respond to threats of workplace violence?
Employees understand how to respond to threats of workplace violence?
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Audit Workers' Compensation Practices
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Audit Workers' Compensation Practices Employer's First Report of Injury or Accident
consistently and timely filed with Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission?
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Audit Workers' Compensation Practices Panel of 3 physicians consistently provided to
injured employee?
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Audit Workers' Compensation Practices Assess process for returning injured employee to
work
Should be returned to work as soon as possible
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Audit Workers' Compensation Practices Compensability of injury sufficiently assessed?
Was there an "accident?"
Did it "arise out of" employment?"
Remember - Virginia is an "actual risk" state, not a "positional risk" state
Did it arise "in the course of" employment?
Did it result from employee "misconduct?"
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Audit Workers' Compensation Practices Assess coordination with Americans with
Disabilities Act and Family and Medical Leave Act
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Audit Disability Accommodation Practices
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Audit Disability Accommodation Practices Assess "interactive process" to determine ADA
"reasonable accommodation"
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Audit Disability Accommodation Practices Assess process for determining "undue hardship"
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Audit Disability Accommodation Practices Assess process for determining "direct threat"
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Audit Disability Accommodation Practices Assess process for obtaining medical
certifications
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Audit Disability Accommodation Practices Assess coordination with FMLA and workers'
compensation
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Audit Other Important Employment Practices
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Audit Other Important Employment Practices Assess electronic data communications practices
Computers
Internet
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Audit Other Important Employment Practices Assess workplace security practices
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Audit Other Important Employment Practices Assess protection of confidential information and
trade secrets
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The final step in the employment law audit Written Employment Law Audit Report, including
factual findings and recommendations for changes in employment policies and practices, is prepared and submitted to management
Management carefully considers the findings and recommendations in the Employment Law Audit Report, and implements appropriate changes, if any, to employer policies and practices
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For assistance in conducting your employment law audit, contact attorney
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