Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA, was recently a guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast discussing child labor law violations. Listen to the full episode above; Rob joins the show around the 43-minute mark.
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(Exhibit City News) People on the Move
Rob was recently featured in the “People on the Move” section of the July/Aug/Sept issue of Exhibit City News.
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Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA was named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. The nation’s oldest small business advocacy organization, the NSBA Leadership Council provides networking between small-business advocates to address issues facing the small business community. This includes tax reform, government regulations, and health care costs.
HR Newsletter: State Legislative Updates
Connecticut Adds Mental Health as Reason to Take Paid Sick Leave – Connecticut has amended the state’s paid sick leave law to require employers to allow eligible employees to take time off for mental health. The amendments, which take effect Oct. 1, 2023, also extend family violence and sexual assault leave to parents of victims. Read more: Connecticut Legal Update
HR Newsletter: Supreme Court Hands Down Several Decisions
The U.S. Supreme Court issued several consequential decisions addressing religious accommodations, the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, and affirmative action as its most recent term ends. These cases’ rulings will likely have major impacts on employers, altering established labor and employment laws and workplace practices. The below article provides additional information regarding these decisions.
HR Newsletter: Major Health Insurers Warn of Increased Medical Costs
Major health insurers UnitedHealth and Humana are warning about a jump in medical costs this year due to higher-than-anticipated demand for surgeries and other medical procedures. Insurers have benefited from nonurgent surgery delays during the COVID-19 pandemic and hospital staffing shortages. In fact, some individuals, especially older adults, put off elective procedures during the height of the pandemic. As care patterns continue shifting back to pre-pandemic norms, many individuals are catching up on their elective care and now opting for procedures.
HR Newsletter: New Offboarding Guide
At some point, an employee will eventually move on from an organization. When that time comes, a well-prepared offboarding process can significantly enhance the efficiency and success of the transition. Offboarding refers to how an organization handles a departing employee—with the ultimate goal of an amicable separation. It can encompass a number of steps to support a smooth employment separation, including finalizing payroll, completing tax paperwork, retrieving company property, terminating access to company systems and files, facilitating knowledge transfers, and maintaining a respectable employer-employee relationship.
HR Newsletter: Content for Your Company Newsletter
Are you looking to start or strengthen a newsletter for your employees? We have an extensive library of employee-facing articles and other content that you can insert into your company newsletters. Our library includes wellness tips, news briefs, videos, infographics, recipes, etc. Topics range from mental health to sunscreen to Ozempic, and many more!
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HR Newsletter: Helping Employees Feel Heard
Employees who feel disregarded by their organization are more likely to get frustrated, feel burnt out, and quit. Forbes listed being unheard by supervisors and feeling “overlooked or ignored” as two of the top ten reasons employees leave their jobs. This can devastate employee retention rates, increasing hiring costs and making it challenging for employers to keep talented workers. Conversely, a study by workforce management organization Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) found that organizations are more likely to perform well financially when employees feel heard, engaged, and have a sense of belonging.
(Food Industry News) Storytelling on Social Media: Engaging Customers, Boosting Revenue
Rick Fazio, Vice President of Sales at Employco, recently had an article featured in the July issue of Food Industry News magazine titled “Storytelling on Social Media: Engaging Customers, Boosting Revenue.” In the article, Rick shares practical strategies for utilizing social media platforms to their fullest potential in the restaurant industry.
Read the full piece here: Food Industry News
You can also check out Employco’s ad here.
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HR Newsletter: State Legislative Updates
Florida’s New Immigration Law Requires Employers to Use E-Verify: On May 11, 2023, Florida adopted an immigration bill, Senate Bill (SB) 1718. Among other things, this bill will require employers to use the federal E-Verify system (E-Verify) to confirm their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States. SB 1718 becomes effective on July 1, 2023. Read more: Florida Legal Update
