Tag: tax cuts and jobs act
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Breaking Through The Blue-Collar Hiring Barrier: Tips For Recruiting Success
Recruiting hard-to-fill blue-collar workers can be daunting for many companies, especially as more individuals go to college and chase white-collar jobs. The demand for skilled workers is high, yet the supply is limited, making it challenging for employers to find the right talent.
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The Importance Of HR Investigations And How To Conduct Them Effectively
As a business owner, it’s imperative to maintain a fair workplace environment for all employees. Unfortunately, incidents such as harassment or discrimination require an investigation in order to maintain a fair work environment.
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Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard Proposed In California
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) published an official draft of an indoor health illness prevention standard. While heat illness regulations are already applicable to outdoor workers, this new regulation strictly applies to employees working indoors when the temperature reaches at least 82 degrees.
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Asking Applicants Their Salary History Now Prohibited In Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio, recently joined other states and municipalities that have passed laws prohibiting employers from inquiring into a job applicant’s salary history. The following cities in Ohio currently have these ordinances:
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The COVID-19 National Emergency Has Ended
On March 29th, 2023, after three years, Present Joe Biden signed H.J. Res. 7, a resolution to end the national COVID-19 emergency. The national emergency allowed the government to take sweeping steps to respond to COVID-19 and support the country’s economic, health, and welfare systems.
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A Fair Day’s Pay For A Fair Day’s Work: Senator Sherrod Brown’s Bold Move
On March 29th, 2023, Ohio’s U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown introduced the Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023. If passed, the bill would increase the salary threshold for exempt workers over the next four years and possibly longer.