Question: One of my employees is asking for a copy of their personnel file. We have copies of warnings and discipline notices in the file. Am I required to give the employee a copy of the entire file?
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HR Newsletter: HR Edge (Q3 2026)
We recently released our latest HR Edge newsletter. This quarter’s newsletter covers the following topics:
- Rising Healthcare Costs and 2027 Predictions
- AI Reshapes the Labor Market
- GLP-1 Trends Transform Employer-Sponsored Healthcare
Click the following link to read: HR Edge (Q3 2026).
Continue readingHR Newsletter: State Legislative Updates
Alaska Enacts Payroll Card Account Requirements – On June 18, 2026, Alaska enacted Senate Bill (SB) 79, which establishes requirements for employers that pay employee wages using payroll card accounts. The new law took effect on July 1, 2026.
Continue readingHR Newsletter: EEOC Rescinds Guidance on Voluntary Affirmative Action Plans
On June 29, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind two guidance documents that, for more than four decades, gave private employers a framework for adopting voluntary affirmative action plans under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII): the agency’s 1979 interpretive guidelines on affirmative action and the related Section 607 of its Compliance Manual.
Key Highlights – The EEOC concluded that the decades-old guidance conflicted with the text of Title VII and with Supreme Court precedent holding that the statute protects every individual equally, rather than particular groups.
Continue readingHR Newsletter: How Chronic Conditions Are Driving Healthcare Spending
Chronic conditions are no longer just a clinical concern; they are one of the most powerful forces shaping the U.S. healthcare system and its rising costs. Chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and mental health conditions impact millions of Americans, requiring continuous care, treatment and support over time.
Continue readingHR Newsletter: Different Types of Raises and How to Communicate Them With Employees
Pay increases aren’t one-size-fits-all. Employers use several types depending on their goals, budget, and workforce needs, and these differences matter more than many organizations realize. A merit increase signals something very different to an employee than a standardized across-the-board adjustment, even if the dollar amounts are similar. Understanding the distinctions helps organizational leaders make more consistent, defensible compensation decisions and have productive conversations with employees when it’s time for raises.
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HR Newsletter: The ABCs of PIPs
It can be difficult for management to understand why an employee may be excelling in one area of a job, while underperforming in another. Many employers have found performance improvement plans (PIPs) to be a great tool when trying to identify and resolve employee behavior or performance issues. PIPs are typically implemented when an employee has developed a pattern of performance issues that may be affecting their individual success, or that of their department or company.
Continue readingEmployco USA Welcomes Thomas Owens as Southeast Business Development Manager
Employco is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas Owens to its team as Southeast Business Development Manager.
Owens joins Employco with a proven track record in business development, outside sales, and client relationship management. Throughout his career, he has consistently exceeded sales goals, earned recognition as a top performer, and helped organizations achieve sustainable growth. In his new role, Owens will focus on expanding Employco’s presence throughout the Southeast, building strategic partnerships, and helping more businesses benefit from Employco’s HR expertise and personalized service.
“I’m extremely proud to join Employco USA. I want to thank Rob Wilson and Griffen Wilson for the hospitality they’ve shown, the trust they’ve placed in me, and the opportunity to help grow this family-owned company throughout the Southeast. I’m thrilled about the future and what is to come.” –Thomas Owens
For more information, please contact Griffen Wilson at (630) 286-7381 or gwilson@employco.com.
Continue readingHR Update: State Minimum Wage Increases
To help keep you informed of the latest employment law developments, we’re providing this special HR update highlighting the state and local minimum wage increases that take effect today, July 1.
Click here or on the images below to view the complete minimum wage update, including the full summary of new rates and effective dates.
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