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Supreme Court Stays Gwynne Wilcox Reinstatement

April 21, 2025

On April 9, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a brief order staying a previous U.S. District Court ruling that had reinstated former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Gwynne Wilcox.

New Form I-9 Released

April 07, 2025

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new edition of the Form I-9 for employers.  The new I-9 updates statutory language on the form, as well as an updated privacy notice.  The new form is dated 1/20/2025 and has the expiration date of May 31, 2027. 

Protecting Employee Data: Navigating the Risks of Cybersecurity Breaches and Legal Liabilities for Employers

April 01, 2025

From employee resumes to FMLA request paperwork, small to medium sized employers control vaults of sensitive data, personally identifying information (PII), and protected health information (PHI). 

Last Minute Changes to Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave Law

March 07, 2025

Michigan employers have been scrambling to update employee handbooks and paid leave policies to comply with Michigan’s reinstated Earned Sick... Read More

myHRcounsel Announces Thrilling Long-Term Partnership with PrimePay

February 14, 2025

Hopkins, MN – February 12, 2025 – myHRcounsel, a trusted name in on-demand HR and legal compliance services, is proud... Read More

Federal Employee Buyout Plan Halted

February 07, 2025

What happened? Just hours before the deadline for federal employees to accept the Trump Administration’s buyout offer, a federal judge... Read More

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