As an employer, you handle some very sensitive information regarding the people who work for you. Employee personnel files often contain private information, including everything from Social Security numbers to medical records and bank account information. There are some very stringent federal and territorial laws regarding who is able to access these records and why.
Tips for Managing Teams Across Multiple Locations
With the rise of cutting-edge technology, it is becoming more common than ever for businesses to have individual workers or teams working remotely across numerous different locations. Here at BoltNagi, we have attorneys based in the U.S. mainland and working from home in the U.S. Virgin Islands. There are certainly some challenges associated with these
EEOC’s Proposed Enforcement Guidance Reflects Agency’s Changing Views
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released a new Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues. This proposed guidance specifically includes attempts to expand the scope of the participation clause and the definition of protected opposition conduct.
These proposals represent a shifting viewpoint on the part of the federal agency. Let’s
What Will the New USVI Minimum Wage Mean for Employers?
The U.S. Virgin Islands legislature recently approved an increase of the territory’s minimum wage to $10.50 per hour by the end of 2018.
The bill, which was sponsored by Sen. Jean Forde, has the more immediate impact of hiking the USVI minimum wage from the federal minimum wage of $7.25 to $8.35 an hour 90
US Department of Labor Expands Joint Employer Liability
New U.S. Department of Labor guidelines issued in January are expected to swell the ranks of companies classified as joint employers, thus subjecting them to the regulations outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
At issue in recent years has been the rise of joint employment, which is a result of the growing use
US State Department Implements New Visa Waiver Program
In January, the U.S. Department of State implemented some key changes to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which may have an impact on individuals who have either traveled to or are joint nationals of several countries with known connections to global terror networks.
The VWP is designed to more easily facilitate travel to the United
Set Up an Employee Discipline Policy That Makes Sense
Dealing with employee misconduct or failure to abide by company policy isn’t always high on most employers’ lists of favorite things to do. But it’s also one of the most important aspects of being an effective business owner. Having clear policies in place—as well as procedures for enforcing them—is one of the key elements of
Avoiding Harassment Claims Within Your Organization
Preventing and responsibly addressing claims of sexual harassment is a key component of maintaining a welcoming environment and a successful workplace. Sexual harassment can be defined as any unwanted advance or conduct that contributes to the creation of a hostile work environment. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title 24
How the Fair Labor Standards Act Applies to USVI Employers
For business owners in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the laws governing employees’ hours and pay are based for the most part upon the standards set forth in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). A landmark piece of legislation, the FLSA includes firm requirements that impact both public and private sector employees.
The original statute
Factors Influencing Child Support
During a divorce, considering the needs of the children is of paramount importance. Making sure kids’ financial, medical, educational and developmental needs are well cared for can be a complex process, and because it’s such an important one, the court will take a variety of factors into consideration in determining an appropriate and achievable child