“So many legal changes, so little time”- a letter from our CEO Mark Young
June 03, 2024
Required 2024 Employee Handbook changes, new Exempt Employee rules and Salary Thresholds, Benefit Plan Documents you thought were done by... Read More
Quiet Vacationing: Are Your Employees Using PTO?
June 03, 2024
So, employees who feel burned out and overworked are happy with the amount of PTO they receive? But 78% of... Read More
Department of Labor is Cracking Down on Child Labor Law Violations
May 28, 2024
DOL Focus on Child Labor Businesses who employ minors, look out. The Department of Labor (DOL) has made child labor... Read More
New Pay Transparency Law Coming for Minnesota Employers
May 23, 2024
Minnesota has become the latest state to require a salary range in job postings to boost pay transparency. On May... Read More
Age Discrimination: A Quiet Path to Claims Against the Employer
May 20, 2024
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 protects employees and applicants who are age 40 or older. A... Read More
California Workplace Violence Prevention Law Coming Soon!
May 20, 2024
Time is running out for employers in California to be compliant with SB 553, which requires employers to implement a... Read More
New Price Transparency Law Frustrates California Hospitality Industry
May 14, 2024
Employers in the hospitality industry may be scrambling to make big changes leading up to July 1, when California’s new... Read More
Paid Family Leave Extended in Connecticut
May 13, 2024
On May 9th, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation that modified the state’s existing Paid Family and Medical Leave program,... Read More
New Employee-Friendly Bill Proposed in California
May 03, 2024
A new bill has been proposed in California and may give employers a new wage and hour worry if passed. ... Read More
myHRcounsel Partners with RoofAid USA
May 02, 2024
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with RoofAid USA! “As a multi-state franchisor, we understand the importance of providing... Read More
New York Becomes the First State to Mandate Paid Prenatal Leave
May 02, 2024
New York Governor Kathy Hochul released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget, which includes some new updates for employers. Included... Read More
“Life as a Dashboard Business Owner”- a letter from our CEO Mark Young
April 29, 2024
We had a great comment from a client of ours, a construction company owner, who commented on myHRcounsel’s business model.... Read More
EEOC Issues Final Rule for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
April 26, 2024
The EEOC issued its final rule regarding interpretive guidance on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) on April 15, 2024... Read More
US Department of Labor Salary Threshold Increase Two-Step
April 24, 2024
The US Department of Labor (DOL) announced today an anticipated final rule to increase the salary threshold for exempt employees. ... Read More
Is The Transfer Portal Opening For Employees With Noncompete Agreements?
April 24, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new rule on April 23, 2024 banning non-compete agreements. The FTC’s goal with... Read More
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