HR Newsletter: Telework and FMLA Eligibility

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On Feb. 9, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2023-1 that includes guidance on how to apply eligibility rules under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when employees telework or work away from an employer’s facility.

The FMLA requires covered employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specific reasons related to the health and well-being of themselves and their families. Generally, employers are covered if they have at least 50 employees. Employees are eligible for FMLA benefits if they:

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HR Newsletter: Pay Transparency Update

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HR Newsletter: Pay Transparency Update

The tight labor market has led employees to make new demands. One of the newest expectations of employers is pay transparency. Despite many employers’ reluctance to embrace pay transparency—because pay transparency can reveal unintended pay gaps and trigger questions from current employees—the practice has gained a stronger foothold in 2023. In fact, a growing number of states and localities require employers to share pay information with applicants and employees. As a result, pay transparency requirements are impacting more employers.

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HR Newsletter: ChatGPT in the Workplace

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HR Newsletter: ChatGPT in the Workplace

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT has recently made waves for producing human-like text and communications from user inputs. Accessible to anyone with a computer and internet connection, ChatGPT produces usable written material on a wide range of topics and helps make decisions. These functions are leading many employers to consider ways to incorporate this technology into their organizations to enhance workflows, streamline operations and improve customer experience.

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HR Chat w/Employco USA: Understanding the Basics of Pay Transparency

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In this video, Rob and Jason take a look at pay transparency. They discuss some of the basics, what you should be posting at a minimum for job listings, hourly pay and salary ranges, some of the states that have pay transparency requirements, how much fines can range from, what you should be doing if you have remote workers in different states, and more!

Questions? We’re here to help: hr@employco.com

Employco USA Welcomes Two New Team Members

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Employco USA is pleased to announce the growing expansion of its staff.

Dan BakovichDan Bakovich, Business Development Manager – With years of experience in various business roles, Dan brings a wealth of expertise to his new position. Dan graduated from St. Norbert College with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Management and is eager to expand his sales knowledge with Employco. He looks forward to working hard to help the company reach its goals.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dan to our team,” said Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA. “His background in business analysis, sales, and financial management will be invaluable as we continue to grow and serve our clients.”

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Podcast: ChatGPT in the Workplace

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On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason take a look at ChatGPT. They discuss some background details, the pros and cons, how it relates to HR and businesses, how accurate the data is, some of the drawbacks, use case scenarios for HR professionals, the importance of review, if it takes state laws like pay transparency into account, workplace policies, future improvements, and more!

Podcast: ChatGPT in the Workplace

Contact us with any questions you may have, we’re here to help: hr@employco.com

Article: Ways to Help Make Your Business March Madness Friendly During NCAA Tournament

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Rob was recently quoted in an article by Jeffrey McKinney for Black Enterprise Magazine.

“Rob Wilson, employment trends expert and president of Employco USA, provided some tips to help employers minimize lost productivity during the tourney.

He suggested employers send out a companywide reminder about in-office betting. Wilson advises that companies should have a no-gambling policy, including office pools.

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