by Shelly Dretzka | Jan 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
President-elect Trump’s proposed deportation plans could have a significant impact on industries relying on large nonprofessional workforces. Employers may face: Increased enforcement and sudden worker losses. Severe penalties for noncompliance, even when using I-9 or...
by Shari Karasek | Jan 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Companies invest considerable time and effort into creating positive first impressions for new hires. While ensuring a great day-one experience is essential, an employee’s last impression—how they are treated during their exit—often has a more lasting impact....
by Shelly Dretzka | Dec 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Effective March 11, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reinstated its independent contractor rule, impacting how businesses classify workers. This change rescinds a 2021 rule thatemphasized two core factors—control over work and opportunity for profit or loss. The new...
by Shelly Dretzka | Dec 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Workplace safety is important to both your company and your employees.Cultivating a culture where every accident, hazard, near miss, or potentially unsafe condition is reported immediately to a supervisor is crucial. Establish a well-communicated protocol for handling...
by Shelly Dretzka | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
In today’s fast-paced job market, offering competitive pay is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent. Maintaining a compensation package that keeps pace with inflation is a critical piece of the talent acquisition puzzle. With salary surveys and market data...
by Shelly Dretzka | Nov 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent changes to overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exceeded the agency’s authority. This decision halts the planned January 1, 2025, salary threshold...
