The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a document to explain the revenue proposals included in President Biden’s FY 2023 proposed Budget.
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Come On…It’s 2023!
In this episode, Jen reminds us that female employees still receive inappropriate comments about their appearance, and offer some suggestions to stop this behavior.
Updated FCRA Summary of Consumer Rights Released with a Mandatory Compliance Deadline of March 20, 2024
On March 17, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published an updated version of the publication entitled, “A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act,” which is also called the “Summary of Consumer Rights.” This version will replace the version published in October 2018. The
New Law Rewarding Whistleblowers May Lead to Substantial Increase in Whistleblower Claims
In conjunction with an omnibus spending bill, Congress passed in late December 2022, the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act, which on December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law. This law permits whistleblowers to receive 10% to 30% of any monetary sanction the government imposes over $1 million for money
Is March Madness a Concern for Employers? You Can Bet On It!
March Madness and the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s and Women’s Division I Basketball Tournaments routinely trigger countless office bracket contests and big distractions for workers. While March Madness can be an opportunity to boost employee engagement and workplace morale, it can also be a point of frustration
Steps Employers Can Take Before a Reduction in Force to Help Protect Trade Secrets
Layoffs may create an increased risk of trade secret misappropriation. Employers can take certain steps in advance of a reduction in force to help mitigate against this risk.
Key Leadership Insights
In this episode, Jen welcomes special guest Anne Fields, a workplace coach who helps leaders drive a positive culture and eliminate friction in the office.
EntertainHR: Voluntary Resignation – What Employers Can Learn from Meredith Grey’s Departure
I still remember March 27, 2005, vividly. It was the day that my friends and I huddled together in my college dorm room to watch the pilot episode of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. It was the very first (and last) time that I had the rare pleasure of collectively gathering
Ones to Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2023
As most state legislatures have been active during the first quarter of 2023, certain trends have started to emerge.
CDPH Issues Updated Order and Guidance Regarding COVID-19 and Its Effect on the Workplace
On March 3, 2023, a new California state public health officer order regarding COVID-19 was issued with an effective date of March 13, 2023. The new order includes important information for employers doing business in California.
What the End of the COVID-19 Pandemic Means for Employee Benefit Plan Deadlines and Coverage
President Biden announced that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) and the National Emergency declared by President Trump in 2020 will end on May 11, 2023. The PHE relief issued in response to the pandemic affected group health plan coverage requirements related to COVID-19 prevention and treatment. The National Emergency
TikToker Learns Important Lesson About Employment Rights
When management approached Megs (@spicychickenslinger on TikTok) and asked her to resign from her position, a swarm of TikTokers advised her against it. “DO NOT QUIT LET THEM FIRE U I PROMISE YOU!” one person wrote. Another commented ,“don’t quit – let them fire you and apply for unemployment.
Why “Template” Separation Agreements Will Get You Sued!
Last month, the National Labor Relations Board issued an important decision (McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023) regarding the inclusion of certain common provisions in severance and separation agreements. You can read the 02/21/23 decision on the NLRB’s site here.
Littler Employer Pulse Survey Report: 2023 Economic Outlook
The economy has been awash with mixed messages in recent months – throwing a wrench into many employers’ workforce planning.
This complex picture raises a host of important questions for companies: Do they continue hiring as normal? Prepare for a downturn? Implement reductions in force (RIFs) or layoffs?
Changing Healthcare Wage Trends: How to Stay Competitive in a Dynamic Market
With 2023 underway, healthcare organizations continue to prioritize employee retention and recruitment in the face of economic trends impacting the healthcare industry, such as significant staff shortages, employee turnover, a marked increase in healthcare professionals leaving the industry, and rising inflation.
Several healthcare employers throughout the country are increasing employee
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