Rhode Island enacted the nation’s first menopause workplace protection law. Learn what the law requires and what employers must do to remain compliant.
Learn MoreStay compliant with the EEOC’s latest 2025 guidance on national origin discrimination. Learn how “Discrimination Against American Workers Is Against the Law” clarifies employer obligations under Title VII and what HR teams must know when hiring in a global labor market.
Learn MoreStay compliant with the 2026 criminal background check regulations as states and cities introduce stricter criminal background check regulations. Learn what employers must update now to avoid risk.
Learn MoreLearn how California’s AB 288 expands PERB authority over labor organizations and unfair labor practices. Understand what employers need to know to stay compliant and navigate potential federal and state overlap.
Learn MoreIllinois’ Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act, effective June 1, 2026, grants job-protected leave for parents with newborns in the NICU. Learn what this means for employers, key compliance steps and how to prepare your HR policies for this important change.
Learn MoreGo Beyond the Bench and discover key lessons for employers from the EEOC’s sexual harassment case against East Jordan Plastics.
Learn MoreAs 2025 approaches, five additional states are set to introduce pay transparency laws. Here’s a closer look at a state-by-state breakdown of pay transparency laws, and what to expect as more states adopt these regulations.
Learn MoreLearn how Iowa’s 2025 updates to its drug testing law impact private employers, including changes to testing pool rules, notification methods and compliance responsibilities.
Learn MoreExplore the Kean v. Brinker International case and its impact on workplace compliance in regards to age discrimination.
Learn MoreOhio’s mini-WARN law, effective September 29, 2025, expands employer layoff and closure notice requirements beyond federal WARN. Learn key compliance differences and how businesses can prepare.
Learn MoreOregon’s new workplace violence prevention law for healthcare workers takes effect January 2026. Learn what SB 537 requires for hospitals, home health and hospice employers, including prevention plans, training, reporting and safety measures.
Learn MoreLearn how Kansas City’s new criminal history hiring law (Ordinance 241074) impacts employers. Discover compliance tips, background check updates and fair chance hiring best practices.
Learn MoreNew York will sunset its COVID-19 Paid Emergency Leave on July 31, 2025. Learn what this change means for employers and how to stay compliant moving forward.
Learn MoreA Texas federal court ruling has vacated key portions of the EEOC’s workplace harassment guidance. Learn what this means for employers and how to navigate evolving federal and state laws.
Learn MoreLearn how Washington State’s Mini-WARN Act, effective July 27, 2025, expands layoff notice requirements for employers.
Learn MoreLast Updated on May 15, 2025 by MyHRConcierge Mississippi has taken a significant step toward supporting working families with the passage of the Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, set to take effect January 1, 2026. This legislation, signed into law in March of 2025, introduces paid parental leave for eligible state employees, aligning […]
Learn MoreLearn how New Jersey’s internal promotion notification law impacts employers and what steps your business must take to stay compliant.
Learn MoreLearn how Colorado’s POWR Act redefines workplace harassment, mandates expanded recordkeeping, and encourages employers to implement prevention programs.
Learn MoreStay compliant with the latest 2025 child labor law changes. Learn how new federal and state updates impact hiring minors and what employers must do to avoid violations.
Learn MoreDiscover the key requirements of the Ohio Pay Stub Protection Act (Ohio House Bill 106) and how MyHRConcierge can help your business remain transparent and compliant.
Learn MoreLearn about Florida’s new law requiring enhanced background checks for school volunteers.
Learn MoreLearn about the New York Retail Worker Safety Act, effective March 3, 2025, and potential amendments. Discover employer requirements for workplace violence policies, training, and silent response buttons to enhance retail worker safety.
Learn MoreUnderstand the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act Amendments effective January 1, 2025 and how employers can remain compliant.
Learn MoreLearn how California’s Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act (SB 399), taking effect January 1, 2025, impacts workplace policies and employee rights.
Learn MoreLast Updated on November 12, 2024 by MyHRConcierge As the gig economy continues to grow, California has taken a significant step toward protecting freelance workers with the passage of the Freelance Worker Protection Act (Senate Bill 988, or SB 988). The bill will impose minimum requirements, effective January 1, 2025, for contracts between hiring parties […]
Learn MoreAccording to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers have a duty to investigate sexual harassment complaints and must take actions to prevent the recurrence of such offensive conduct in their workplace. In addition to these actions, an employer should have a sexual harassment policy in place outlining the company’s intolerance for sexual harassment.
Learn MoreHaving a year-end HR compliance checklist is a crucial tool to ensure that your organization is meeting all legal and regulatory requirements related to human resources.
Learn MoreLast Updated on August 20, 2024 by MyHRConcierge What Is The Difference Between Employee Handbooks And Policies And Procedures Manuals? An employee handbook is written with employees as the intended audience. It is most often written using a straightforward layout for easy referencing of company policies and procedures and is a vehicle for familiarizing employees […]
Learn MoreAs the number of states that require pay transparency rises, it’s clear that the trend of pay transparency is not going away. Just because the state you’re operating in doesn’t yet require disclosing salary or pay equity information, it’s advised that you don’t wait until it does.
Learn MoreLast Updated on March 8, 2023 by MyHRConcierge Employers Continue to Prepare for Pay Transparency As the number of places that require pay transparency rises, it’s clear that the trend of pay transparency is not going away. Just because the state you’re operating in doesn’t yet require disclosing salary or pay equity information, it’s advised […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on January 16, 2024 by MyHRConcierge DOL Eligibility Rules Under FMLA When Employees Telework The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) that includes guidance on how to apply eligibility rules under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when employees telework or work away from an employer’s […]
Learn MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) is causing new concern for Employers. Learn more about benefits and dangers for employers for AI in human resources.
Learn MoreLast Updated on February 10, 2023 by MyHRConcierge Chris Cooley and HR expert Emily Frederick discuss pay transparency laws including what some states are requiring and how employers can prepare for pay transparency compliance. Timestamps: 1:24 What does pay transparency mean for an employer? 1:45 What is the goal of pay transparency? 2:12 Why is […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on January 16, 2024 by MyHRConcierge What is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law providing eligible employees of covered employers with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. FMLA compliance is crucial for employers to avoid significant penalties. In […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on November 30, 2022 by MyHRConcierge Pay transparency is when an employer openly communicates pay-related information through established practices to current or prospective employees. Employers can provide this information through various channels, such as online job sites, job postings or during an interview. As a result of changing labor markets, more and more […]
Learn MoreCalifornia’s new pay transparency law requires employers with 15 or more employees to disclose pay scale information in all job postings and to current employees upon request. This law will cover approximately 200,000 employers, according to Bloomberg Law.
Learn MoreLast Updated on September 18, 2022 by MyHRConcierge Long COVID-19 Is Keeping Up to 4 Million Workers Out of Labor Market Long COVID-19—long-term effects stemming from COVID-19 infection—continues to impact the labor market and the health of employees. The U.S. Census Bureau’s June to July 2022 Household Pulse Survey found that 16.3 million working-age Americans […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on September 7, 2023 by MyHRConcierge Common Form I-9 Mistakes to Avoid Despite employers’ best efforts, complying with Form I-9 requirements can be difficult. Unfortunately, many employers leave their organizations’ Form I-9 operations to untrained staff or fail to dedicate sufficient time and resources to the process, resulting in numerous errors and untimely […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on August 28, 2022 by MyHRConcierge According to Ernst & Young’s Global Payroll Survey, keeping up with regulatory compliance changes was identified as the second-highest compliance challenge. But as your business grows, those compliance concerns you have today don’t go away — most often, they will multiply. Some of the biggest areas employers lose sight […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on November 3, 2023 by MyHRConcierge Hiring Across State Lines Means Multi-State Compliance These days as an employer, hiring looks different. The world is your oyster, meaning the recruitment pool is nationwide. We are no longer limited by location to find the talent that can help our business to become more successful. However, […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on July 18, 2022 by MyHRConcierge As of July 12, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its Technical Assistance Questions and Answers on COVID-19 testing and vaccine in the workplace. Employers now need to show that mandatory COVID-19 testing of employees is job-related and consistent with business necessity, as defined by the ADA. […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on June 29, 2022 by MyHRConcierge In its recent spring regulatory agenda, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its plans to issue a proposed overtime rule in October 2022. According to the agency’s regulatory agenda, this proposed rule is expected to address how to implement the exemption of executive, administrative and professional […]
Learn MoreEmployers subject to equal employment opportunity reporting (EEO-1) requirements now have until June 21, 2022 to file their workforce data from 2021. The initial deadline had already been delayed from March 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn MoreLast Updated on May 18, 2022 by MyHRConcierge On May 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) each issued new technical assistance documents about how employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other software tools to make employment decisions may result in unlawful disability discrimination under the Americans […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on June 14, 2022 by MyHRConcierge In this episode, we talk about background screening in the Senior Living industry. Chris and Kim talk with our guest Suzy Hansmann, Sr. Vice President of Human Resources at Grace Management, Inc. about the importance of using the right process for background checks in the Senior Living industry.
Learn MoreLast Updated on March 23, 2022 by MyHRConcierge Learn How Your Business Website Design Can Become An HR Risk DOJ Guidance on the ADA and Web Accessibility for Businesses and State and Local Governments On March 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance on how public and private entities can ensure that […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on March 9, 2022 by MyHRConcierge The ARPA suspended the requirement that taxpayers repay any excess advance payments of the premium tax credit for 2020. Highlights of this article: The IRS’ fact sheet addresses FAQs regarding filing individual tax returns that include premium tax credit issues. The FAQs detail how receiving unemployment compensation […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on March 3, 2022 by MyHRConcierge Employers Gain Insight With The State Of The Union Address On Tuesday, March 1, President Joe Biden gave the 2022 State of the Union address (SOTU). The SOTU is an annual speech delivered by the president around the beginning of each year. Generally, the speech outlines how the […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on March 1, 2022 by MyHRConcierge The landmark health care reform legislation enacted in March 2010 was designed to expand the availability of health insurance, reform the regulation of health coverage and restructure its delivery. A key component—and a key cause of confusion—within the ACA is the employer mandate, which requires employers with […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on March 1, 2022 by MyHRConcierge The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is likely to increase enforcement efforts in 2022. According to law firm Seyfarth Shaw’s annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report the EEOC is likely to increase enforcement in the coming year. The report provides a circuit-by-circuit and state-by-state review of significant […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on April 5, 2022 by MyHRConcierge The California Department of Industrial Relations has published answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and a poster for employers to use in connection with the state’s new COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave law. The law takes effect Feb. 19, 2022, but is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2022. FAQs There are 37 FAQs […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on February 15, 2022 by MyHRConcierge Governor Gavin Newsom signs COVID sick leave bill California has enacted a new supplemental paid sick leave law requiring employers with more than 25 employees to provide them with up to 80 hours of paid leave for specific COVID-19-related reasons. The requirement takes effect on Feb. 19, 2022, but it is retroactive […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on January 13, 2022 by MyHRConcierge The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it will open the 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 Report on April 12, 2022 with a due date of May 17, 2022. The EEOC’s announcement indicates that both dates are “tentative” and EEO-1 opening and closing dates have been subject […]
Learn MoreOn Dec. 14, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued 14 new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about what employers may or may not do to comply with federal fair employment laws during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new FAQs specifically address the definition of “disability” and how to determine whether an individual with COVID-19 meets it under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Learn MoreEEOC addresses concerns about retaliation. The new FAQs, which were added to the EEOC’s existing guidance on COVID-19 and fair employment issues, address the rights of employees and applicants who believe they suffered retaliation for protected activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act or other employment discrimination laws.
Learn MoreLast Updated on November 3, 2021 by MyHRConcierge FCRA Compliance for Employers Using Consumer Background Checks As the end of the year comes to a close, many businesses will be running their annual background checks. This overview will outline the steps an employer must take to comply with the FCRA. The Fair Credit Reporting Act […]
Learn MoreOn Oct. 25, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act. The new FAQs address questions about religious objections to employer COVID-19 vaccine requirements. They were added to the FAQs that the EEOC initially issued on March 18, 2020, and then updated several times. The last major update to this guidance was made in May 2021. The EEOC also made minor updates to some of the Q&As on Oct. 13, 2021.This Compliance Bulletin contains the EEOC’s updated FAQs in full.
Learn MoreLast Updated on October 21, 2021 by MyHRConcierge As OSHA Submits Draft of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate ETS As Next Step Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it submitted a draft of its emergency temporary standard (ETS) for private employers requiring mandatory COVID-19 testing or vaccination to the Office of Management and […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on September 20, 2021 by MyHRConcierge On Aug. 23, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (now marketed as Comirnaty) for individuals 16 years of age and older. As a result, many employers are exploring options related to COVID-19 vaccination status within their workforce, including […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on August 31, 2021 by MyHRConcierge Employers now have even more extra time to submit equal employment opportunity (EEO-1) workforce data from 2019 and 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on Aug. 18, 2021. The 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 reports were previously due These reports were previously due by Aug. 23, […]
Learn MoreWe’re nearing the end of 2021 and we are beginning to see further effects of COVID-19 in those who have had the virus previously. As people begin to get back to work, we see that some have been affected by the COVID-19 virus with continuing symptoms. The CDC has begun to refer to this condition as having “long-haul covid.” As COVID “long-haulers” re-enter the workplace they may qualify for ADA accommodations.
Learn MoreLast Updated on July 14, 2021 by MyHRConcierge In this episode, we talk with John Yerger of MyHRConcierge regarding ways to increase your success when contesting unemployment claims. We will review how to best document responses, procedures and other ways to ensure you are put in the best place to win your cases.
Learn MoreLast Updated on July 12, 2021 by MyHRConcierge Employers now have some extra time to submit equal employment opportunity (EEO-1) workforce data from 2019 and 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on June 28, 2021. These reports were previously due by July 19, 2021. Employers now have until Aug. 23, 2021, to […]
Learn MoreOur workplace continues to change, with diversity and inclusivity in the forefront. One element of diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) is gender identity and acknowledgement of an employee’s preferred pronouns. More employees are entering the workplace with gender identities and expressions that are different than what we may expect when we discuss gender, creating a need for more understanding.
Learn MoreLast Updated on January 13, 2022 by MyHRConcierge Protect Your Workplace In A Post-Covid Time. 8 Policies To Review For New Post-Covid Office Norms Returning to in-person work is a top priority for many workplaces. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lessens, employers are eager to get employees back in their buildings. But that […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on June 16, 2021 by MyHRConcierge June 16, 2021 – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced the release of new employment resources intended to educate employees, applicants and employers on the rights of all employees—including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers—to be free from sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on June 1, 2021 by MyHRConcierge Can Employers Mandate Vaccination For Work? Many employers are struggling with whether they can mandate the COVID-19 vaccination for work. Employers Are confused as to what they can and can’t do as the COVID-19 becomes more prevalent and how to navigate new CDC guidance. Join us as […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on June 9, 2021 by MyHRConcierge May 27, 2021 – Now that many federal and state officials have relaxed COVID-19 safety rules for people who are fully vaccinated, employers may want to ask workers for proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status. But employers should be careful not to ask for more information than is […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on August 22, 2022 by MyHRConcierge Update Your California and Federal Workplace Labor Law Posters New Labor Law Poster Changes FFCRA Paid Time Off Law: Covered Employees in the public or private sector who work for employers with more than 25 employees are entitled to up to 80 hours of COVID-19 related sick […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on December 21, 2020 by MyHRConcierge The COVID-19 vaccine has created a new buzz. With hope comes concern and many questions are already beginning to be asked. As COVID-19 vaccines become available, many employers are asking if they can require employees to get vaccinated, and what they can do if workers refuse. The […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on November 8, 2023 by MyHRConcierge See our updated HR Checklist HERE. Out with 2020, in with the new year. In many ways, the final weeks of the year can be a little less demanding for most employees—a season of office parties, celebratory staff lunches, and vacation time. However, it’s one of the […]
Learn MoreMany employers put off the training in early 2020, due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and hoped by summer they could reschedule. Because in-person training continues to be difficult, many employers thought the governor might further extend the deadline. This is not the case. The deadline still stands, steadfast as January 1, 2021.
Learn MoreWith the recent lift of coronavirus restrictions, more businesses are opening, but the number of cases are still rising. Masks are being advised or mandated in many states to slow the spread.
Learn MoreLast Updated on July 7, 2020 by MyHRConcierge Have you ever wished you knew something important before you made a mistake? Important parts of the hiring/re-hiring and management component of a company include background checks and screening. Being thorough about checking into your workforce and continually monitoring, can make a difference. Being diligent about screening […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on October 9, 2020 by MyHRConcierge An Updated Q&A On EEOC Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA 1. QUESTION: Is an employee entitled to an accommodation under the ADA in order to avoid exposing a family member who is at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 due to an underlying medical […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on October 9, 2020 by MyHRConcierge States Update Employee Leave Requirements for Coronavirus States are increasingly enacting laws and issuing new rules and guidance on employee leave taken as a result of COVID-19. State actions on employee leave come in addition to paid employee leave required by the Families First Coronavirus Act passed […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on October 9, 2020 by MyHRConcierge EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA On May 7, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while also observing all applicable emergency workplace safety […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on October 9, 2020 by MyHRConcierge Training is the best defense –The topic of sexual harassment is on the rise. Sexual harassment in the workplace can have a toxic effect on a business’ brand and culture leading to low employee morale, reduced productivity, and even criminal liability. What is sexual harassment? According to […]
Learn MoreA new California state law, AB-5, becomes effective in January that clarifies if workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors. This classification will affect about 10% of the state’s workforce regarding wages and benefits.
Learn MoreThe deadline for employee sexual harassment training mandated by the State of California’s SB 778 has been extended. Plan now to educate your employees by the new deadline by using MyHRConcierge’s HRCompli E-Learn service.
Learn MoreLast Updated on October 9, 2020 by MyHRConcierge EEOC Component 2 Deadline Approaches on September 30, 2019! On July 1st, 2019, the EEOC sent a letter by USPS notifying companies of the immediate reinstatement of the revised Componenet 2 EEO-1 collection for 2017 and 2018. Why is the EEOC important, you ask? Perhaps the most […]
Learn MoreLast Updated on November 27, 2019 by MyHRConcierge Stay Compliant with Mandatory Labor Law Poster Updates Many states have issued mandatory Labor Law Poster updates between September 2018 and March 2019. If you need an updated labor poster, please CLICK HERE to order a current and fully-compliant Federal and State labor poster. STATE UPDATE DESCRIPTION […]
Learn MoreMyHRConcierge updates our list of state employment law changes for July 2018. Some of these changes include minimum wage hikes and updates to policies on family and medical leave, pregnancy accommodations, immigration, and franchisee rules.
Learn MoreLast Updated on October 9, 2020 by MyHRConcierge As part of our effort to keep you abreast of changes in state laws, we have outlined below certain law changes that were noted in June 2018 that might be of interest. The list below is not a complete list of all state law changes. Therefore, we recommend […]
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