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2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule To Support Reproductive Health Care - HR ALERTS
Effective June 25th, 2024, a new update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) will go into effect. This ....

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
May 31, 20242 min read


2024 Independent Contractor Rule - DOL 'Final Rule' - HR ALERTS
the Department of Labor’s (DOL) issued a new ruling on independent contractor classifications, which officially went into effect this Mar...

Regina Dyerly, SHRBP, PHR
May 1, 20241 min read


Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Final Regulations - HR ALERTS
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Final Regulations Effective: June 18, 2024 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
May 1, 20242 min read


2024 EEO-1 Reporting Window - HR ALERTS
The 2024 EEO-1 reporting window opens on April 30th and closes on June 4th. Ensure compliance by submitting your employment data categori...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Mar 26, 20241 min read


New York Bans Employer Access to Personal Accounts - HR ALERTS
Starting March 12th, 2024, it's illegal for employers to access personal accounts like social media without consent...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Utah Service Members' Civil Relief Act | Utah Military Protections - HR ALERTS
Utah's new Service Members' Civil Relief Act expands protections for military personnel, ensuring up to five years of leave for reservists..

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Mar 26, 20241 min read


REQUIRED! OSHA 300, OSHA 300A, & OSHA 301 - HR ALERTS
OSHA 300, OSHA 300A, & OSHA 301 2024 Effective January 1st, 2024 Notable Dates: March 2nd The Occupational Safety and Health...

Debra Fowler, SHRM-CP
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Colorado COMPS and PAY CALC Order Updated - HR ALERTS
Colorado COMPS and PAY CALC 2024 Effective January 1st, 2024 COMPS As a reminder to all Colorado employers, the Colorado Overtime and...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Texas Prohibits Mandatory Vaccination for COVID-19 - HR ALERTS
Stay informed about changes in Texas COVID-19 vaccination policies. Effective February 6th, 2024...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Feb 1, 20241 min read


UPDATE: Fair Credit Report Act (FRCA) - HR ALERTS
Fair Credit Report Act Update The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a new summary of rights under the Fair Credit Reporting...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Feb 1, 20241 min read


2024 ACA Affordability Threshold - HR ALERTS
2024 ACA Affordability Threshold The IRS has announced they are changing the health plan affordability threshold for 2024. This threshold...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Feb 1, 20241 min read


REQUIRED: Health Insurance Marketplace Notice Update - HR ALERTS
Discover the Health Insurance Marketplace Notice requirement mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for FLSA-covered employers.

Debra Fowler, SHRM-CP
Feb 1, 20241 min read


2024 Minimum Wage Changes - HR ALERTS
2024 Minimum Wage Changes With a new year on the horizon, the minimum wage is increasing across multiple states. Much of these are...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Dec 26, 20232 min read


2024 State Paid Leave - HR ALERTS
2024 New & Existing State Paid Leave In 2024, several new paid leaves are going into effect, as well as updates to existing paid leaves....

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Dec 26, 20233 min read


IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates - HR ALERTS
Federal: IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates The IRS has updated their optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the cost of...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Dec 26, 20231 min read


Ohio: Recreational Cannabis Legalized - HR ALERTS
Ohio legalizes recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older from December 7, 2023. Employers maintain rights to regulate cannabis use in...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Nov 28, 20231 min read


California: Reproductive Loss Leave 2024 - HR ALERTS
2024 California Reproductive Loss Leave Effective January 1st, 2024, California employers with five or more paid employees must grant...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Maine: Captive Audience Meetings Limited - HR ALERTS
Captive Audience Meetings Limited- As of October 25th, 2023, employers can’t take, or threaten to take, adverse action against an employee..

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Montana: New Free Speech Protections - HR ALERTS
Montana: New Free Speech Protections Effective October 1st, Montana has passed new free speech protections. The law does not define free...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Nov 2, 20231 min read


2023 EEO-1 Reporting Window Opens - HR ALERTS
2023 EEO-1 Reporting After many delays, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that the 2022 EEO-1 Reporting will open on...

Sean Hansen, SHRM-CP
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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