On April 12, 2021, New Mexico passed a law legalizing recreational marijuana. The new law legalizes the possession of and use of recreational marijuana for persons who are at least 21 years or older under certain circumstances. Legal sales could start in 2022. With regards to employers, the law does not restrict an employer’s ability... Read more »

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Employers are faced with decisions around how to manage COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace. As with most employment law issues, these decisions are complex, and Employers Council provides guidance in our FYI:  COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace. Vaccination programs are only one element of a COVID-19 prevention program. The best choice for your organization depends... Read more »

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ARIZONA The state of Arizona is not under any COVID restrictions as of March 25th, 2021, per Executive Order 2021-26. However, there are still some businesses that have elected to remain closed or modify hours. Businesses are also able to determine their own regulations in terms of mask-wearing and social distancing. Of course, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International... Read more »

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After a year of chaos, many HR professionals are exhausted. Yet they are still working hard to balance the business objectives of their organizations with employee demands, along with making sense of a flurry of state and federal laws. Recent surveys identify emerging challenges for HR professionals to focus on in 2021 to enhance organizational... Read more »

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Let me start with: “I’m biased.” I’m biased toward the importance of developing an organizational culture with a structure and strategy everyone creates and embraces. It’s beyond just policies and procedures. Maybe because I am an organizational development professional. Perhaps because I have first-hand experience with the effort it takes to create culture. I’ve worked... Read more »

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“The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” (November 11, 1918) was considered the day that ended WWI. As this was hoped to be “the war to end all wars”, America selected this date for Veteran’s Day. Officially observed since 1926, the purpose of Veteran’s Day is “A celebration to honor America’s... Read more »

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Challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic have preoccupied most businesses’ agenda over the last year; with vaccinations come hopes for a resumption of activities aligned with strategic plans. One such effort, oft overlooked, is workplace ethics and compliance. Crucial for organizational health and sustainability, ethics may be difficult to tackle, an intangible quality that may... Read more »

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In her article, Diversity Fatigue – What it is and Why it Matters, Valorie Walden, Director of Integrated Human Capital Services, defines microaggressions as “those daily verbal or behavioral indignities that communicate derogatory or negative prejudicial insults toward another. They can be intentional or unintentional, and they are a big deal, although often overlooked as... Read more »

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Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming a focus for employers, and the public sector is no different. Still, any municipality, county, state, or other subdivision of state government, such as a school or other district, has constitutional considerations that impact its employees’ policies. Constitutional Concerns The 14th Amendment of the U. S. Constitution... Read more »

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Employers Council is working hard to keep you up to date on COVID-19 news and resources. To that end, we have created a dedicated Coronavirus resource page on our website. On that page, you can find articles, FYI’s, sample forms, and more. Additionally, to ensure the health and safety of your team and our trainers,... Read more »

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Long-time Employers Council President and CEO Michael Severns has announced his retirement, effective March 31, 2020. Kim Koy, the organization’s current chief operating officer, will succeed him, as confirmed by the board of directors on February 20, 2020. Kim will begin her new role on April 1, 2020. “I am thrilled Kim has been appointed... Read more »

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There are solutions for Utah’s Complex Gender Wage Gap, Experts Say Quotes from Katie Hudman on the gender wage gap in Utah The Salt Lake Tribune, October 5, 2019   Utah Women Agree: Business and Government Leaders Should Work on The Gender Wage Gap Quotes from Katie Hudman on the gender wage gap in Utah... Read more »

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