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Degree Requirements and the Impact on Talent Acquisition and Employee Retention
The concept of needing a college degree in order to build a career in the modern workforce has long remained deeply ingrained in the American psyche. However, since labor force participation has steadily declined since 1997, businesses across the U.S. began to...
New Minimum Wage Charts
State/Cities/Counties New Minimum Wage Connecticut $14.00 California Alameda $15.75 Berkeley $16.99 Emeryville $17.68 Fremont $16.00 Foster City $15.75 Long Beach (hotels with 100 or more guest rooms) $16.73 Los Angeles City $16.04 Los Angeles City (hotels...
2022 Federal/State Law Updates
Federal: ACA, Health Plans, and Reproductive Rights The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) press release from June 25, 2022, provides information about the right to access health care, have it covered by insurance or other health care coverage if...
The Perils of Digital Harassment and How to Avoid Them
With the ever-increasing use of social media and new platforms coming into play every day, employers need to be aware of the risks that come with increasing workplace use of social media. In particular, employers should be aware of the potential for digital harassment...
Employee Retention Factors in 2022
Employee retention is one of the most important factors affecting a company's sustainability and growth. Retention can have a significant impact on employee morale, productivity, and the company's bottom line. The workforce of today is increasingly mobile and...
The 6 Biggest HR Challenges for 2022
There’s no shortage of work for Human Resources professionals, and 2022 is no different. When you look at the challenges ahead, most of the things on the list will be familiar. But, the circumstances have changed dramatically. A tight labor market, fewer qualified...
What is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Why Should You Care?
In 2021, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recovered more than $230 million in total back wages for over 190,000 workers. The WHD was also involved in more than 24,700 compliance actions in 2021. With statistics like this, it's...
The Pitfalls of HR Regulations and How to Avoid Them
A big part of the work performed by human resources involves compliance. Many laws and regulations govern how employers treat their workers, what a standard workweek looks like, how people get paid, and how to classify different types of employees. Because there are...
Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility Extended Until October 31, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced another extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification due to COVID-19. The extension is...