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Simplify Time Tracking: Mastering the U.S. Department of Labor's Timesheet App
Simplify time tracking and ensure accurate pay with the free U.S. Department of Labor's Timesheet App. Track hours, calculate wages, and manage payroll seamlessly for both employees and employers. Available in English and Spanish. Download today!
Minimum Wage Increases in 22 States on January 1, 2024
Millions of workers across 22 states will see a pay raise starting January 1, 2024 as minimum wage rates increase. Learn more about the impact of these changes and which states are affected.
Rethinking Remote Employee Engagement: Strategies for Enhanced Productivity and Connection
As remote work continues to surge, fostering employee engagement becomes crucial. This article dives deep into strategies for managers and employers to enhance remote worker engagement, boost productivity, and combat disengagement, ensuring a thriving remote workforce.
HR Strategies: Unleashing the Power of Christmas Bonuses for Employee Retention
The holiday season is a time for expressing gratitude and fostering a sense of appreciation among employees. Employers can leverage this opportunity to strengthen employee retention by offering thoughtful gifts or bonuses that demonstrate their value for their workforce's contributions.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in a case challenging New Jersey's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. The decision upholds a lower court ruling that found the mandate does not violate the nurses' constitutional rights.
The NLRB's Stericycle Decision and What it Means for Employer Handbook Rules: A Comprehensive Guide
On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its much-anticipated decision in Stericycle, Inc. concerning employee handbook rules. In a significant departure from its prior standard, the NLRB held that a workplace rule or policy will violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) if it has a "reasonable tendency" to chill employees from exercising their protected rights under the NLRA.
Worker Compensation Growth Outpaces Expectations in Q3: What Employers Need to Do
Worker compensation grew more than expected in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Employment Cost Index (ECI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This indicates that employers remain competitive with pay in order to attract and retain top talent.
2023 Expanded Joint Employer Rule: What Employers Need to Know
On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule that expanded the definition of joint employer under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This means that two or more employers may now be considered joint employers of the same employees, even if they do not have direct control over the employees' terms and conditions of employment.
Human Resources Consulting: A Comprehensive Guide to Engaging Employees Effectively
One of the most important areas of HRC is employee engagement. Engaged employees are more productive, loyal, and satisfied with their work. They are also less likely to leave the company. HRC consultants can help organizations improve employee engagement in a number of ways, including:
The job market crushed it again
The September jobs report was released on October 6, 2023, and it showed that the US economy added 336,000 jobs in September, nearly double the 170,000 economists surveyed by Bloomberg had expected. This was the highest monthly job total since January, driven by various industries.
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