COVID-19 has forced our nation to rapidly establish new laws and regulations to combat the devastating economic aftermath caused by the virus. One of the consequences is the impact of employment and child care changes on many employees’ annual medical/dependent care elections and health insurance options. The Department of Labor (DOL) has responded by extending... Read more »

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers around the country quickly moved as many employees to working from home as feasible. In many cases, both employers and employees are seeing that it works, and many employees prefer it. According to a recent survey from The Grossman Group, 48 percent of employees currently working from home... Read more »

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On May 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced a final rule to provide one analysis for all employers when determining whether they qualify as “retail or service” establishments for purposes of an exemption from overtime pay applicable to commission-based employees. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides an... Read more »

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Employee engagement is a hot topic often connected with employee retention and the overall health of your workforce. The challenge of measuring employee engagement is not a simple task. Employee opinion surveys offer employers a way to measure engagement and take action. These surveys can provide insight to organizations to increase engagement and reduce turnover.... Read more »

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Recently the CDC issued additional guidance for employers to consider when reopening their workplaces. The extensive guidance should be included in an overall strategy to mitigate risks to employees, along with social distancing, screening, shift changes, among others. One concern we are hearing about is that many employees are fearful of returning to the workplace,... Read more »

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None of us has ever been through anything like the COVID-19 pandemic. Each day brings orders from governors and mayors. State laws are shifting. To provide widespread economic relief, the Federal government has passed legislation that significantly affects employer operations. What is a human resource professional to do? If you are reading this, you have... Read more »

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Employers Council has prepared this Economic Perspective summary to assist the decision makers of member organizations. The economic data contained in these charts represent a summary of the most commonly watched economic and compensation indicators. These data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics can be used in conjunction with Employers Council’s compensation and personnel practices... Read more »

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As employers begin reopening their businesses, questions arise about what preparations they should be making. Many businesses are considering a phased approach, bringing employees in non-customer facing roles back first, using staggered work schedules, or uniquely scheduled teams to aid with social distancing. Each business will need a specific strategy for reopening; however, there are... Read more »

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Libraries, schools, local hospitals, water districts, fire departments, cities, towns, and counties are dealing with a multitude of issues as they work to meet the needs of their communities. At the Council, we are seeing public employers work with intelligence, grace, and courage when handling this enormous challenge. I have been talking to a variety... 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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