Guidance Alert: EEOC and DOJ Explains Unlawful DEI
On March 19, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued joint guidance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The document explains what kinds […]
Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirement Update
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted in 2021 to prevent individuals or organizations from using shell companies to obscure illegal activities such as money laundering. Under the CTA, most […]
Stay Compliant, Stay Covered: The HR Guide to COBRA
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a federal law that requires employers to offer temporary continuation of group health coverage to eligible employees and their families when coverage […]
Eleventh Circuit Ruling Mandating Gender Dysphoria Coverage in Employer Health Plans for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia
What we know: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, which includes Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, has ruled that an employer’s health plan excluding treatment for gender dysphoria, […]
The Paradox of Unlimited PTO: When Companies Fail to Approve Time Off
Unlimited paid time off (PTO) policies are increasingly popular among progressive companies, and they have been touted as a solution for enhancing work-life balance and attracting top talent. In theory, […]
FTC Moves to Free Workers from Non-Compete Contracts: What You Need to Know
On May 7, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made a significant move to enhance worker mobility and competition by officially publishing a rule that bans non-compete agreements across all […]
Pregnancy Protection Pause: Texas Court Blocks PWFA Enforcement
In a significant development, the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a federal law designed to protect pregnant workers by requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations, has been declared unenforceable in […]
IRS Increases 401(k) Referral Limits
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the retirement contribution changes for 2024. Retirement savers are eligible to put $500 more in a 401(k) Plan in 2024: The contribution limit will […]
Beyond Bullet Points: Unlocking the Power of Job Descriptions
The first step to making a job posting competitive is ensuring that the description is clear, comprehensive, and compelling. This means avoiding jargon or vague terms and instead providing a […]
Guidance Alert: EEOC and DOJ Explains Unlawful DEI
On March 19, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued joint guidance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The document explains what kinds […]
