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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

Nevada Passes New Legislation to Require Earned Wage Access Providers to Obtain a License

July 06, 2023

Nevada has jumped ahead of California in the race to regulate services that allow employees to access their wages before... Read More

Earned Wage and the National Consumer Law Center

June 09, 2023

Are your employees taking out payday loans to stay current on bills or cover expenses that occur before payday?  You... Read More

New Minnesota Laws to Effect Businesses

May 26, 2023

The Minnesota State Legislature has passed new bills which if signed by Governor Tim Walz, will have effects on all... Read More

Reminder: Do Not Use “Comp Time” for Nonexempt Employees in the Private Sector

May 23, 2023

Nonexempt employees in the private sector must be paid for all hours worked.  That includes overtime pay for all hours... Read More

New FMLA Poster

May 09, 2023

Just when you weren’t looking, the United States Department of Labor issued a newFMLA poster. The new poster can be... Read More

“English-Only” Rules Can Be a Legal Minefield for Employers

April 25, 2023

It happens often in the customer service industry.  Two of your employees speak English as a second language, while most... Read More

BEWARE: Employee Retention Tax Credit Scams!

April 14, 2023

While many businesses around the country have been able to successfully apply and receive the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC),... Read More

Cyber Security: Best Practices

March 27, 2023

As more and more of our communication and businesses are run in the cloud using electronic means and software, the... Read More

ERISA Compliance Today!

March 08, 2023

Did you know that EVERY business, literally, has to have a Summary Plan Description or SPD/Wrap Document, and that all... Read More

Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Creates New Obligations for Staffing Employers in New Jersey

February 14, 2023

On February 6, 2022, the Temporary Workers Bill of Rights became law in the state of New Jersey, creating new... Read More