Employment/Labor (U.S.) group
Welcome to the U.S. Employment & Labor community group. This group addresses all GRC issues that arise for companies that must address employment and labor requirements and risks in the United States. In addition, there are several community groups that address specific aspects of employment as they arise both in the U.S. and globally.
Workplace Diversity & Inclusion group
Welcome to the Workplace Diversity & Inclusion community group. We welcome participation in this group by any premium or enterprise OCEG member. Group members may add resources to share, download resources provided by other members, access the related resource collections, and comment on group blogs.
U.S. Employment/Labor: Hiring & Retention Domain Supplement resource Standards and Guidelines OCEG Reviewed
This Supplement addresses the risks and compliance issues that arise in hiring and retention activities.
Employer Liability for an Employee's Bad Acts (2010) resource Articles Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
Job-Related Accidents or Misconduct - Under a legal doctrine sometimes referred to by the fancy title "respondeat superior," an employer is legally responsible for the actions of its employees. However, this rule only applies if the employee is acting within the course and scope of employment.
Preemployment Background Screening Guideline (ASIS, 2009) resource White Papers OCEG Reviewed
The scope of the Preemployment Background Screening Guideline is to aid U. S. employers in understanding and implementing the fundamental concepts, methodologies, and related legal issues associated with the preemployment background screening of job applicants.
IRS, Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee? resource Agency Guidances
It is critical that businesses correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. Generally, a company must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, and pay unemployment tax on wages paid to an employee. Companies do not generally have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments to independent contractors.
Title 42 U.S. Code, Chapter 21, Subchapter VI, Equal Employment Opportunities, § 2000e et seq resource National Laws Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
DOL, Fact Sheet on Executive Order 11246 -- Affirmative Action resource Agency Guidances Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) enforces the Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and the affirmative action provisions (Section 4212) of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended.
