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FLSA Salary Threshold Increases Blocked Nationwide
On Friday, November 15, a federal judge in Texas invalidated the DOL’s rule increasing the exempt salary thresholds. This means that the mandatory increase that went into effect in July, the additional increase scheduled for January 1, and the automatic increases...
FLSA Salary Threshold Increases Blocked Nationwide
On Friday, November 15, a federal judge in Texas invalidated the DOL’s rule increasing the exempt salary thresholds. This means that the mandatory increase that went into effect in July, the additional increase scheduled for January 1, and the automatic increases...
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Practical Steps for Building an EEO Policy
If you want to attract top talent in a tight labor market, you should strive to become an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. To be an EEO employer, you must treat applicants and employees equally. Your company cannot discriminate based on the individual’s...
New EEOC Guidance Spotlights Caregivers in the Workplace
By Sheri L. Giger, Katharine C. Weber and Jenifer M. Bologna of Jackson Lewis P.C.As the number of employees requesting flexible work arrangements increases, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a new technical assistance document, “The...
Same Day Pay: Why More Employers are Using This Benefit as a Recruitment Tool
Same day pay, also known as real-time pay or on-demand pay, is a relatively new payment option provided by employers that eliminates the traditional waiting period of a weekly, biweekly, or monthly paycheck. This payment option benefits workers by easing financial...
3 Ways AI and Machine Learning Will Enhance HR and the Workforce
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are hot topics in HR right now. The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new landscape—one that includes a hybrid workforce; virtual recruitment, hiring, and onboarding; an increased focus on diversity, equity, and...
How HR Can Support Non-Office Workers in 2022
The hybrid work model is exploding in popularity. Businesses recognize that flexible work is here to stay and top talent expects it. Hybrid work is a blended model that consists of some employees who work 100% remotely, others who work in an office, and the majority...
In-House Versus Outsourced HR: Comparison of Costs, Compliance, and Business Goals
Businesses need employees to carry out operations. But having employees comes with tremendous responsibilities including hiring, benefits, payroll, engagement, training, and development. When these human resources functions are managed smoothly, business leaders can...
Want to Grow Your Business? 5 Money Questions to Ask Yourself
You’ll need great employees with the skills to get you to the next level, but you also need to minimize complexity and make wise choices on how to spend your time, money, and resources. Scaling your business requires you to get strategic about...
8 Best Practices for HR Compliance
To build a stronger compliance regime, these eight areas of focus will help your company ensure fair and equitable opportunities, an inclusive culture, and a safe workplace. If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Just call (888)323-8835...
55% of Remote Workers Would Quit If WFH Option Rescinded
A January 2022 Morning Consult poll reported by Bloomberg reveals that 55% of remote workers would consider quitting if required to RTO (Return to Office) before they felt safe. In the week prior, that number was 45%. Employers face new challenges when...
How to Leverage Immersive Experiences in Remote Training and Learning
With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 still causing business disruptions and uncertainty, business leaders need to find new ways to strengthen remote training and learning programs. Without the right skills, employers and employees will struggle to be...
Financial Wellness: Help Employees Navigate an Era of Higher Inflation
As we continue to navigate this new Great Resignation era, businesses are trying to find new ways to fill job openings and retain their best employees. Organizations of all industries and sizes have their work cut out for them. According to an August...
OSHA Vaccination Rule Goes Into Effect January 10th
In a decision that will obligate employers to implement COVID-19 protocols starting January 10, 2022, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted the stay on the federal government's directive that companies collect documented proof of...
2022 HR Budget Planning: Time to Prioritize Culture and Employee Experience
When service-based businesses like restaurants and hotels reopened after the COVID-19 lockdowns, many workers didn’t return. Workforce analysts and economists believed enhanced pandemic unemployment benefits were to blame and expected people to return to...
How to Align Your Recruiting Budget with a Tight Labor Market
In a previous blog, we examined The Great Resignation and why it’s not only difficult for businesses to hire new workers, but retain the talent that’s currently on staff. Businesses are reeling from the mass, voluntary exodus of workers who are choosing...
Employee Retention Credit Payments, Amended Returns and IRS Delays
Thousands of businesses that filed for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) have been waiting much longer than expected to receive refunds claimed when filing amended returns on paper 941-X forms. Unfortunately, those businesses may have to wait even...
How to Present the Business Case for Investing in HR Technology
According to the 2022 Gartner CIO and Technology Executive Survey, CIOs expect IT budgets to grow 3.6% representing the fastest year-over-year growth rate in more than a decade. About two-thirds expect to increase spending on cybersecurity and about half...
OSHA Suspends Implementation and Enforcement of Vaccine Mandate – Now What?
In response to an order from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) announced it had suspended efforts related to the workplace vaccine mandates and mask mandates for employers with 100 or more...
How to Write Your COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Communicate It to Employees
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have been doing whatever it takes to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees. That’s one reason why employers began to consider whether to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for employees once...
Time’s Up for Pandemic Relief: Employee Retention Tax Credit Program Cut Short
UPDATE: President Biden signed into law the $1 trillion infrastructure bill cited below on Monday, November 15, 2021.If your business has been claiming the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) for wages paid this year, it’s time to stop. The infrastructure bill, as...
Cybersecurity: Is the Office Safer than Remote?
As we settle into the final quarter of 2021, businesses and employees are at a crossroads. Many employees would like to continue working from home. Employers want them back in the office. While some businesses have honored the continuation of remote work...
How to Handle Employee Requests for Vaccine Mandate Exemptions
As part of a new COVID-19 action plan, Path Out of the Pandemic, President Biden announced a proposal to “use regulatory powers and other actions to substantially increase the number of Americans covered by vaccination requirements.” This plan would...
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