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Supreme Court Rules on Title VII Discrimination
On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis Missouri. In this case, a...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 7, 20241 min read
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Final Regulations Published
Photo by: Pixabay The final rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which applies to employers with 15 or more employees, has...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 16, 20243 min read
2024 Health Plan Compliance Deadlines
With the new year approaching, it is important be reminded of the upcoming compliance requirements employer plan sponsors must comply...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 13, 20241 min read
Noncompetes Banned
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule which bans almost all noncompete clauses nationwide. The...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 8, 20241 min read
EEO-1 Reporting Opens April 30, 2024: Compliance Reminder
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that the 2023 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection will open April 30. The...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 1, 20241 min read
Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting Update
Powered By: Intuit Quickbooks/Mineral The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), Title II, Division BB, included a new annual...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Navigating AI: A Guide for HR Professionals
Are you using an AI tool to help you with your work tasks? Have you considered doing so? If so, read on. There are advantages to be had...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 27, 20244 min read
FAQs – Final Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising the Department’s...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 19, 202412 min read
COBRA Administration Change Checklist
This checklist provides information to consider before terminating an existing third-party provider agreement.
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 4, 20241 min read
Employer Guide to ACA Play or Pay Rules: Employer Shared Responsibility Provision 2023-2024
This in-depth guide covers everything employers need to know about the ACA's Employer Shared Responsibility (ESR) provision (“employer...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 20, 20241 min read
Michigan Expands Antidiscrimination Protections
As of February 13, 2024, Michigan has expanded its antidiscrimination law to prohibit discrimination against employees and applicants on...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 9, 20241 min read
Employee Reclassification Letter - Nonexempt to Exempt
Use this letter to notify employees of a change in designation from nonexempt to exempt due to a change in duties, internal...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 8, 20241 min read
Employment Law Trends at the Start of 2024
With each new year, the world of HR and compliance looks a little different than before. Minimum wages increase. New laws go into effect....
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 5, 20244 min read
Federal: DOL Exchange Notice Updated for a Fourth Time
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers to notify all workers, regardless of their benefits eligibility status, about the...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 23, 20241 min read
Annual OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Expanded Electronic Reporting Due March 2
Form 300A Workplace Posting Begins February 1 Covered employers that had 11 or more employees at any point in 2023 are required to post...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 22, 20242 min read
8 Ways Your Company Can Provide Employee Benefits
#GuestBlogger - Andy Hughes: Vizzi.Biz Image via Pexels Being an employee can be tough on the body and mind, especially when you're...
Andy Hughes
Jan 18, 20243 min read
DOL Reinstates Longstanding Independent Contractor Test
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule for independent contractor classification under the federal Fair Labor...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Is Remote I-9 Verification Right for You?
Did you know you may still be able to verify I-9 documents remotely? But, you’ll need to use the new procedure. Learn more about it in...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 9, 20244 min read
Seven Tips for Effective Meetings
Powered by: Mineral Are your meetings an occasion for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and getting things done? Or are they a waste of...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 8, 20243 min read
January 2024 State and Local Minimum and Tipped Wages
Our chart covers current state and local minimum wage rates, as well as tipped minimum wage rates, for 2024. This version shows changes...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 3, 20241 min read
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