President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. sent a clear message to employers this week when he fired the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) General Counsel within hours of taking the Oath of Office, as well as the acting General Counsel the following day. On Inauguration Day, President Biden terminated General Counsel Peter Robb from General Counsel’s role... Read more »

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In his first days in office, President Joe Biden has issued several Executive Orders and Actions affecting employers. As of this writing, January 22, 2020, these are the current Orders. On Wednesday, he signed an Executive Order preventing workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Order instructs all federal agencies... Read more »

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Now that vaccines are starting to be available, employers are asking new questions: Can I require employees to get vaccinated? Can I require employees who choose or can’t get the vaccine to wear masks as opposed to those who do get the vaccine? Can I ask employees if they have received the vaccine? Can I... 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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For those who believe a DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) strategy is a “warm and fuzzy” thing to do for good PR and to keep some people happy, listen up. Multiple studies* find that employers who commit to hiring, engaging, promoting and retaining a diverse group of employees (aka DEI), outperform their industry averages. Put simply,... Read more »

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“All other duties as assigned” is a catch all phrase frequently used in job descriptions. But should that include duties like removing snakes from a bathroom, sampling toilet paper, or helping a helicopter land on a roof? Yes, according to a survey of Administrative Professionals. These are just a few of the very strange and... Read more »

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With a change in presidential administration comes a shift in priorities and enforcement postures. This is particularly true when the change in administration also involves a change of political party. Generally speaking, Democratic administrations are seen as more employee-friendly, while Republican administrations are seen as more employer-friendly. Already in the early days of the Biden... Read more »

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Religion has surfaced as an issue of more importance in the workplace based on federal court and rulemaking actions. There are several topics concerning religion in employment. Some affect particular industry sectors, and others impact employers regardless of their industry. Keeping aware of these issues can protect employers from claims they didn’t expect, and in... Read more »

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Many of us saw the events at the Capitol on January 6 unfold live. And if we didn’t see it live, we’ve certainly learned about it since. On top of a stressful election period, economic uncertainty, and a raging pandemic, we are all feeling a little worn down and anxious. Employers Council has published several... 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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