Hurricanes can hold sustained wind speeds of 74 miles per hour up to over 155 miles per hour causing significant damage and disruptions to businesses. Regions along the Atlantic Coast, near the Gulf of Mexico, and parts of the Southwestern United States are at risk for hurricanes. Hurricane Season Is Upon Us Hurricanes typicallyContinue Reading
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has finalized regulations to enforce the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), effective June 18, 2024. This new regulation aims to support pregnant employees by ensuring they can continue working comfortably and safely. It is also enforced like other federal employment discrimination laws. Who Does the PWFA ApplyContinue Reading
Rule goes into effect today, for most. A Win for The State of Texas as an Employer According to Fisher & Phillips LLP, the state of Texas, as an employer, is exempt from complying with today’s new exempt salary threshold due to a Friday court order. This exemption applies solely to the state itself;Continue Reading
How to keep your team safe while remaining compliant. As confirmed by scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS), the summer of 2023 was Earth’s hottest since global records began in 1880. That being said, employers like yourself should be prepared for the heavy heat that is upon us. OSHA Requirements TheContinue Reading
According to Fisher & Phillips LLP, a new report released by Microsoft and LinkedIn from May 8, 2024 states that 75% of knowledge workers use AI for work purposes and over half of them don’t disclose it to leadership since they fear they’ll be perceived as replaceable. The report proves the untapped potential aroundContinue Reading
The FTC’s final rule governing non-compete agreements was published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2024, which means that the rule is set to become effective on September 4, 2024, unless overruled by pending litigation. After this date, existing noncompetes for most workers will no longer be enforceable. What is a noncompete agreementContinue Reading
The U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that the minimum salary an employee needs to earn to be considered exempt from overtime pay under so-called “white-collar” exemptions will rise soon. The DOL’s objective is to increase the number of employees eligible for overtime, and this change will impact around 4 million workers.Continue Reading
Reporting will be open from April 30th – June 4th. It’s that time of the year again when employers are required to file their Employment Information Report, also known as EEO-1, along with their Pay Data Reports. What is an EEO-1 report? The EEO-1 report is a survey mandated by the United States Equal EmploymentContinue Reading
Why acting early may save you money and risk. What are non-cash fringe benefits? Non-cash fringe benefits are benefits an employee doesn’t receive cash for but does get taxed on. Some examples of commonly used fringe benefits are gift cards, Group Term Life Insurance greater than $50,000, personal use of a company vehicle, orContinue Reading
If you work with staffing companies or contractors it’s critical to be aware of your terms and conditions of employment since they may potentially put you in the category of a joint employer, which can now lead to unintended liabilities. What constitutes joint-employment? A recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) mayContinue Reading
Entrepreneurship For many aspiring entrepreneurs, the pursuit of independence fuels their initial desire for business ownership. While serving one’s community with valuable services often sits at the heart of their motivation, achieving profit maximization and client satisfaction entails significant responsibilities. Among these lies HR compliance laws, a non-customer-facing area that holds immense power over yourContinue Reading
With these penalty amounts rising, companies must make sure they remain compliant with employment laws. UniqueHR can provide compliance assistance with employment laws and regulations and help your employees better understand their rights and responsibilities. Reach out today to learn more about our partnership opportunities.
From businesses of 5 to 500 or more, we scale beautifully to fit your needs. Get in touch, we will call you.
