Department of Labor Provides New Guidance for Employers on FMLA Substitution Rule
January 17, 2025
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for... Read More
Increased Penalties for I-9 Violations Put Noncompliant Employers at Risk
January 13, 2025
Effective January 2, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased penalties for Form I-9... Read More
Employers Updating Drug Free Workplace Policies with New Recreational Cannabis Laws
January 06, 2025
As of January 1, 2025, 24 states have legalized recreational adult use cannabis. Many of the relevant statutes have reserved... Read More
Top Five Things HR Professionals Need to Get Ready for the New Year
December 30, 2024
Some professions are enjoying a lovely week of time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day. But there’s no time... Read More
Holiday Party Dangers
December 13, 2024
With Thanksgiving behind us, the Holiday Party Season is upon us. From Christmas to Festivus, and everything in between, many... Read More
myHRcounsel Partners with Alliance Franchise Brands
December 09, 2024
myHRcounsel© is pleased to announce a new partnership with Alliance Franchise Brands. This partnership will provide the company’s franchise members... Read More
Federal Judge Strikes Down Overtime Rule
November 18, 2024
What happened? The new overtime threshold rule, which we covered back in April 2024, was struck down by federal judge... Read More
Voters Decide on Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave & More
November 13, 2024
Several measures that will affect businesses were on the ballot, including minimum wage, medicinal & recreational marijuana, and paid sick... Read More
Voting Leave Requirements by State
November 13, 2024
States around the country have varying voting leave laws businesses must comply with for elections. We’ve compiled a list to... Read More
Department of Labor Issues Principles and Best Practices on AI and Worker Well-Being
October 23, 2024
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued AI guidance on October 16, 2024. The Principles and Best Practices on AI and... Read More
Two FMLA Tips to Avoid Costly Lawsuits
October 18, 2024
Going to court to defend against being sued by an employee is expensive, even if you ultimately prevail. To reduce... Read More
Non-Competes: Becoming Increasingly Difficult to Implement and Enforce
October 15, 2024
As 2024 was the year that Federal Government agencies (specifically the FTC) continued ruling against non-compete cases, they simultaneously created... Read More
DOL Releases AI and Inclusive Hiring Framework
October 09, 2024
In September 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) released an AI and Inclusive Hiring Framework. The Framework seeks to... Read More
“Changes on the Horizon”- a letter from our CEO Mark Young
October 07, 2024
There’s just 28 days until the election, which many sources believe will be close, and we know there will be... Read More
First Business Sued for Violating Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
September 27, 2024
What Happened? On September 10, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed their first federal lawsuit against a company... Read More
Returning to Work: What Employers Need to Know
September 25, 2024
What are the facts? On September 16, Amazon announced that its corporate employees will be required to return to working... Read More
Food Allergies Under the ADA!!! What Your Organization Needs to Know
September 18, 2024
As Generation Z enters the workforce, a (not so) new issue is facing employers at a growing rate. The rate... Read More
FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Struck Down
August 23, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission’s ban on non-compete agreements has been struck down by a Federal Judge in Texas. The rule... Read More
California Court Takes Strong Stance on Harassment and Retaliation Claims
August 20, 2024
A California court recently granted summary judgment on behalf of an employee who was called a racial epithet one time... Read More
Staffing Agency Complies with Client’s Request…and Pays Out Almost Seven Figures
August 14, 2024
Staffing agencies operate on narrow margins and face high competition in the market. It isn’t surprising to see contracts between... Read More