Rhode Island Passes Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program – On June 26, 2024, Senate Bill 2045 was signed into law, establishing a state-operated retirement savings program called Rhode Island Secure Choice. Employers who do not already offer a retirement savings plan will be required to offer workers access to the Secure Choice program, which will be administered by the Office of the General Treasurer and implemented in phases.
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On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. v. Department of Commerce. The Court overruled its 1984 decision in Chevron, U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council Inc., which held that courts should defer to federal agencies to interpret ambiguities and gaps in the laws that the agencies implement (known as Chevron deference).
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The following 2 case study reports provide real-world examples of employers found to be in violation of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws or in violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The case studies include snapshots of violations and general guidance on how employers can prevent similar issues. Employers can examine these case studies to learn from the mistakes of others and avoid costly violations.
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In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing workplaces, employee retention is at the top of many employers’ minds. As such, savvy employers are offering continuous learning and development (L&D) opportunities to make their organizations attractive places to work and stay. Employers who invest in robust L&D programs not only enhance their workforce’s skills and knowledge but may also boost employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational performance.
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Workplace drug testing programs are designed to help maintain a safe work environment by identifying and discouraging drug use. Since the 1980s, when companies began implementing drug tests, there has been a consistent decline in drug use among employees who are tested. Determining the appropriate utilization for drug tests is crucial for selecting the right drug testing solution for your organization. The most common reasons for conducting drug tests are pre-employment screenings, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion.
Continue reading“Rob Wilson, the President of Employco USA, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Chicago and Cook County’s minimum wage increase that went into effect today and how that increase will impact employers. Rob also talks about the increased access to guaranteed paid leave for Chicago workers and who is eligible for the increase.”
Listen to the full interview here:
https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/how-will-cook-countys-new-minimum-wage-law-impact-employers/
Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA, was recently on Fox 32 Chicago to discuss new laws going into effect in July.
“A number of new laws are going into effect today that includes one involving minimum wage. In Cook County, those workers will see an increase. Joining us to explain this is employment trends expert and President of Employco USA Rob Wilson.”
Watch the full interview here:
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/new-illinois-laws-july-2024
California: Preparing for the New Workplace Violence Prevention Law – On Sept. 30, 2023, California enacted the California Workplace Violence Prevention Law (WVPL), enforced by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). The WVPL takes effect on July 1, 2024, and requires most employers in the state to comply with expansive workplace violence prevention requirements.
Read more: California HR Compliance Bulletin
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Check out our PDF chart below for a list of states that have upcoming minimum wage increases beginning July 1st (click the image for the full report):
Continue readingOn May 15, 2024, Quest Diagnostics released their review of the 9.8 million workforce drug tests from 2023. Here are the key findings: