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FTC to Vote on Rule to Ban Employers from Using Non-Compete Agreements

April 18, 2024

UPDATE 4/23/2024: On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 on the issuance of a final rule... Read More

New Overtime Rule to be Published in the Federal Register

April 16, 2024

As most employers know, employees are paid differently based on status: exempt employees and nonexempt employees.  Exempt employees are generally... Read More

President Biden Vetoes Bill That Would Have Blocked NLRB Joint-Employer Rule

April 11, 2024

On Friday May 3rd, President Biden followed through on his promise to veto the Congressional Review Act (House Joint Resolution... Read More

Right to Disconnect for Employees Coming Soon?

April 05, 2024

If passed, California would become the first state to implement a ‘right to disconnect’ law. Under Bill AB-2751, which was... Read More

Are you hiring an independent contractor or an employee? Misclassifying is costly!

April 03, 2024

One of the greatest financial risks to your operation could be lurking quietly in the background, without your awareness. On... Read More

myHRcounsel Partners with iKids U

April 03, 2024

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with @iKids U!   iKids U provides a complete source of programming designed to... Read More

New NLRB Joint-Employer Rule Temporarily BLOCKED

March 11, 2024

On Friday, March 8, 2024, a federal judge blocked the new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) joint-employer rule.  The rule... Read More

CDC Updates COVID-19 Isolation Guidance

March 04, 2024

On Friday March 1st, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated recommendations for respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, which now aligns... Read More

NLRB Joint Employer Rule Delayed Again

February 23, 2024

On Thursday February 22, U.S. District Court Judge J. Campbell Barker issued a brief order which will delay the effective... Read More

New Worker/Independent Contractor Rule: Are You Ready to Get Compliant?

February 02, 2024

One of the greatest financial risks to your operation could be lurking quietly in the background, without your awareness. Many... Read More

Bill Passed to Stop Implementation of Joint Employment Rule

January 12, 2024

Today(Friday January 12th), the House of Representatives passed a bill to stop the implementation of the NLRB’s new joint employer... Read More

myHRcounsel Partners with OHM Fitness

December 29, 2023

myHRcounsel© is pleased to announce a new partnership with OHM Fitness. This partnership will provide OHM Fitness franchisees with myHRcounsel’s... Read More

New Jersey’s Temporary Workers Bill of Rights

December 26, 2023

Staffing firms and temporary agencies are already feeling the effects of New Jersey’s Temporary Workers Bill of Rights, which went... Read More

Top Six Things HR Professionals Need to Get Ready for the New Year

December 21, 2023

Some professions are enjoying a lovely week of time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.  But there’s no time... Read More

2024 Minimum Wage Roundup

December 18, 2023

Below we have compiled the list of states that are increasing their minimum wages for 2024. As always, be sure... Read More

The 7 Must Have HR Legal Documents for Business Owners

December 07, 2023

1. Offer Letter Covering everything from employment status to a statement saying compensation may be modified at the employer’s discretion... Read More

The New NLRA Joint Employer Standard

November 10, 2023

*UPDATE- On November 16th, the NLRB pushed the effective date back to February 26, 2024 to facilitate the resolution of... Read More

California Fast-Food Workers to Receive $20 per Hour

September 28, 2023

On Thursday September 28th, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1228 into law which will see workers at fast-food... Read More

DOL Issues Proposed New Overtime Rule

August 31, 2023

On Wednesday August 30th, the Department of Labor issued a proposed rule to increase the threshold for salaried workers to... Read More

New Government Rules Affecting your Business

August 14, 2023

The Biden Cabinet and other federal agencies are moving forward to act prior to the upcoming election to enact some... Read More