On Nov. 5, 2024, Donald Trump won the presidential election. Employers can expect a number of changes to employment law policy under the Trump administration. Although these specific policy objectives remain to be seen, employers may look to the campaign policies on which President-elect Trump ran, as well as the initiatives that Trump took during his first term in office, as an indication of what is to come.
Continue readingJoin Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they break down Illinois’ new pay transparency law, effective January 1st! Learn the essentials of including pay ranges and benefits in job postings to ensure compliance.
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In this HR Chat, Rob and Jason explore a recent survey revealing why employees leave their jobs and why they stay. Discover the surprising disconnect between employer and employee perspectives and learn why toxic culture and poor leadership are major factors driving turnover.
Find out how improving your workplace culture, leadership, and communication can help retain top talent: hr@employco.com.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2nd.
During this season of gratitude, we want to express how thankful we are for our valued relationships. On behalf of all of us at Employco USA, we wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!
‘Tis the season for open enrollment! Join Rob and Jason in this HR Chat as they discuss a series of tips to help employers with their open enrollment strategy.
Questions? Contact hr@employco.com.
California Passes Broad Range of Labor and Employment Laws – In late September 2024, California passed a series of bills that will make several important changes to the state’s labor and employment laws. Each of these new laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
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On Aug. 30, 2024, the DOL’s OSHA published a proposed rule to protect workers from heat injury and illness. The new standard would apply to all employers conducting indoor and outdoor work in all general industry, construction, maritime, and agricultural sectors where OSHA has jurisdiction, subject to limited exceptions. If finalized, the new standard would require employers to create a plan to evaluate and control heat hazards in their workplaces.
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Many benefit plan limits have changed for the new calendar year. Plans such as 401(k), FSA, and HSA all have new maximums set for 2025.
Click the following link to access our Infographic – 2025 Limits to Know.
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Our HR teammates continue to provide expertise and serve as a valuable resource for navigating the pressing challenges facing employers today. This team fields questions each day from employers seeking answers to their HR questions.
In recent months, employers have been requesting clarification or seeking guidance on the following topics:
We created a summary of the guidance related to questions and answers to these common HR situations.
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Employee discipline is a necessary but often fraught element of workforce management. Disciplinary action taken in lieu of immediate termination can help mitigate the risk of potential wrongful termination claims, but failure to handle employee discipline properly can negatively affect employee morale and expose employers to other legal claims. Therefore, it is important for employers to consider a variety of factors before disciplining employees.
To minimize legal risks and protect employee morale, we’ve created 2 new documents related to employee discipline best practices:
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