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Colorado COMPS and PAY CALC Order Updated - HR ALERTS
Colorado COMPS and PAY CALC 2024 Effective January 1st, 2024 COMPS As a reminder to all Colorado employers, the Colorado Overtime and...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Feb 28, 20242 min read

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: The DOL Changes The Game
The DOL advises that an independent contractor is a worker who, as a matter of economic reality, is in business for themselves. They are....
Debra Fowler, SHRM-CP
Feb 2, 20248 min read


HR Insights: Allowable Deductions for Exempt Employees
My employer wanted to deduct money from my paycheck because I had to leave work a little early last Friday, meaning I didn’t quite get to...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Feb 1, 20242 min read

Texas Prohibits Mandatory Vaccination for COVID-19 - HR ALERTS
Stay informed about changes in Texas COVID-19 vaccination policies. Effective February 6th, 2024...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Feb 1, 20241 min read

UPDATE: Fair Credit Report Act (FRCA) - HR ALERTS
Fair Credit Report Act Update The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a new summary of rights under the Fair Credit Reporting...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Feb 1, 20241 min read

2024 ACA Affordability Threshold - HR ALERTS
2024 ACA Affordability Threshold The IRS has announced they are changing the health plan affordability threshold for 2024. This threshold...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Feb 1, 20241 min read

REQUIRED: Health Insurance Marketplace Notice Update - HR ALERTS
Discover the Health Insurance Marketplace Notice requirement mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for FLSA-covered employers.
Debra Fowler, SHRM-CP
Feb 1, 20241 min read

FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI): Reporting Requirement
Beginning January 1, 2024, your business may be required to report “beneficial ownership information” (BOI) to the United States Treasury...
Debra Fowler, SHRM-CP
Dec 28, 20235 min read


HR Insights: Allowing Alcohol at a Work Event
What concerns should I be aware of when allowing alcohol at a work event? Scenario: I want to throw a holiday party for my employees, and...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Dec 28, 20231 min read

IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates - HR ALERTS
Federal: IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates The IRS has updated their optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the cost of...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Dec 26, 20231 min read


HR Insights: Terminated Employee Requesting File
Am I obligated to show a requesting terminated employee their personnel file? Scenario: Q: I recently had to terminate an employee. Now...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Nov 28, 20231 min read

Ohio: Recreational Cannabis Legalized - HR ALERTS
Ohio legalizes recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older from December 7, 2023. Employers maintain rights to regulate cannabis use in...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Nov 28, 20231 min read

California: Reproductive Loss Leave 2024 - HR ALERTS
2024 California Reproductive Loss Leave Effective January 1st, 2024, California employers with five or more paid employees must grant...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Nov 28, 20231 min read

Maine: Captive Audience Meetings Limited - HR ALERTS
Captive Audience Meetings Limited- As of October 25th, 2023, employers can’t take, or threaten to take, adverse action against an employee..
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Nov 28, 20231 min read

Colorado Initial Job Application Information Restriction - HR ALERTS
Colorado Job Application Information Restriction As a reminder, effective July 1st, 2024, employers cannot ask or require applicants to...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Nov 2, 20231 min read


HR Insights: Required Pay for Commute Time?
Are employers required to pay employees for commute time? Scenario: Q : I have an employee who has a habit of challenging our handbook...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Oct 31, 20232 min read


HR Insights: Restricting Wage Discussions
Can my employer fire me for discussing wages or pay? Is it legal for my employer to restrict wage discussions? Scenario: Q : I’m...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Sep 29, 20232 min read

Proposed Salary Threshold Changes - Dept. of Labor (DOL) - HR ALERTS
Federal Proposed Salary Threshold Changes The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced proposed changes to the current minimum...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Sep 29, 20231 min read

2023 New York Pay Transparency Law - HR ALERTS
2023 New York Pay Transparency Law Effective September 17th, 2023, New York’s new pay transparency law will apply to all employers who...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Sep 29, 20231 min read

Washington Prohibits Employer Car Searches - HR Alerts
(WA) Prohibited Employer Car Searches Effective July 23rd, 2023, employers in Washington state may not search an employee’s privately...
Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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