Category: HR

5 ways HR Hero keeps you compliant

5 ways HR Hero keeps you compliant: expertly curated legal content, customizable employee handbooks, training and development programs, comprehensive compliance resources and tools, and streamlined support and reduced attorney dependency.

Political tensions expected to grow in the workplace in 2024

As political tensions continue to rise in 2024, it will be crucial for employers and managers to be able to navigate this landscape. By fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and open communication, organizations can maintain a productive and harmonious work environment, even amid the most challenging political climates.

FLSA 101: overtime exemptions guide

Do you know which of your employees are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay requirement? This complimentary download will help you take the guesswork out of employee classification.

Implications of remote employees working in multiple states

It’s now not uncommon for employees to work full-time from home in a state that’s different from the site of their office. However, this phenomenon can have significant and unexpected consequences for employers. Typically, the laws of the state where an employee is working—not the laws of the state where the employer is headquartered—apply to the employment relationship.

FAQs of life: Answers to questions about upcoming EEO-1 reporting

It’s that time of year again! No, we’re not referring to spring. On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) opened its portal for filing 2023 EEO-1 data. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Are you ready to report? Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about EEO-1 reporting.

Introducing LMS Admin as a Service

TrainingToday’s LMS Admin as a Service allows organizations to delegate administrative aspects of their LMS to BLR’s skilled training administrators.

Q&A: Must employers pay for training that is to be completed before onboarding?

We have a position that requires security clearance. After the interview process, selected applicants are offered a position conditioned on completing an online 2-hour training course and successfully passing a test about the course. Because they have not been hired yet and won’t be hired without the security clearance, the training course time is unpaid. Should we be paying them for training courses that are a condition of employment? If so, how can we pay them if they haven’t been onboarded?

Companies explore the limitations of EAPs amid mental health crisis

The corporate world is witnessing a significant shift in how mental health support is perceived and provided, amid what many are calling a mental health crisis. As companies grapple with the well-being crisis, there’s a growing recognition that traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) may no longer be enough to meet this challenge.

Guiding employers through labor law changes and union organizing

Decisions by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have made it easier for unions to represent workers. Unions are organizing workers in industries that were never considered prospects for unions in the past. In this free, on-demand webinar, BLR Senior Legal Editor Joan Farrell, J.D. delves into everything employers need to know!