The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) requires employers to provide a workplace free of hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm. But what does that mean in the COVID-19 context? That’s what OSHA sought to clarify earlier this year. On January 29, 2021, OSHA issued Protecting Workers: Guidance on […]
Three COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for use, with a fourth on the way. By April or May, all states plan to allow any adult to get a shot. But a significant portion of the population has indicated that they’re reluctant to be vaccinated. What can their employers do? Can you legally require employees to […]
If you’re not careful—and prepared—you may walk into the office one day to find that a computer has taken your place. After all, much of the work that human resources (HR) do involve shuffling papers and entering data, and computers can do that better than people. So, should you be afraid of HR automation? No! […]
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website. After months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to announce the launch officially. We wanted to make the new website faster, easier to navigate, and most importantly, user-friendly. The New Design Features An enhanced shopping experience with an easier and faster […]
In the last year, it’s seemed as if the only ones who didn’t need time to adjust to working from home were our dogs. If you’re a manager who’s trying to navigate a remote workforce, you might be struggling to motivate your teams, keep everyone connected, and be effective at managing remote employees. You can’t […]
Just what are your employees doing all day? Are they slacking off, scrolling through Facebook, or stepping away to do chores while they’re supposed to be on the clock? When you were in the office, you could keep an eye on your reports and actively manage their workloads. But since the coronavirus pandemic forced a […]
Starting January 1, 2021, many U.S. employees will feel a little extra jingle in their pockets: nearly half of the states will raise their minimum wage at the beginning of the year. Several other states and localities are planning minimum wage increases over the course of 2021. While many states raise their rates annually as […]
This year has had its fill of changes, from the pandemic and its effects on how we conduct business to schools going virtual, to families staying indoors with seemingly no end. 2020 has gone by in a flash and with it, a list of labor law changes have come into effect. Be sure to take […]
December is officially here and for most of us, that means wrapping up projects, sending out reports, and lastly, taking some time off for the holiday and New Year. If If you’re responsible for maintaining your company’s labor law poster’s give yourself the gift of compliance! Our 1-Year Compliance Plan Plan offers 12-months of automatic […]
Starting January 1, 2021, Florida’s minimum wage increases to $8.65 per hour; previously $8.56. On November 3, 2020, Florida voters approved Amendment 2. Voting “yes” effectively amends Florida’s constitution to gradually increase thestate’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by the year 2026. Florida is now the eighth state in the county to raise its […]
A challenge is an opportunity to push yourself further to see what you can achieve, to see how resilient you are, and to prove your character. You don’t have to wait for a challenge to present itself, you can seek out challenges to test your mettle. We often call these sorts of challenges “goals,” but […]
Minnesota’s minimum-wage increases to $10.08 an hour for large employers (gross revenue is $500,000+) and $8.21 an hour for small employers, 90-day training wage, and youth. Under Minnesota law, the commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry is required to determine and announce the inflation-adjusted minimum-wage rate each year by Aug. 31. This […]