By now, you have had a flood of emails about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed rule to ban non-competes. And you may be asking: is this really important or can I go back to my lengthy 2023 To Do … Read More
Happy 2023! While we were wrapping up gifts and work last week, Congress passed an omnibus spending package. At $1.7 trillion and 4155 pages, it is a monster of a bill. Two separate laws were tucked in that protect pregnant … Read More
Top Ten Reasons Your Handbook Is Out of Date 10. Employee retention and recruitment programs needed (e.g., Educational Assistance, Referral Bonus, Health and Wellness); 9. Must have preferred name and pronouns policy per EEOC guidance; 8. Notice of employee … Read More
Everyone scrambles during the busy holiday season, and it appears the Department of Labor is no exception. We expect to have an update from the DOL anytime now on the salary threshold increase for exempt employees. By all accounts, it … Read More
Walmart is very sorry an overnight shift manager (Andre Bing) killed six employees and injured others at its store in Chesapeake, VA, just before Thanksgiving. Their heartbreak and sorrow are without question. The problem is, Walmart kept a disruptive, harassing … Read More