Running the first full payroll of 2019 is a good time to identify the extensive payroll resources available through the membership portal by clicking on CCH AnswersNow. These resources have been updated to include 2019 payroll information on topics such as: ·         State and local withholding ·         New Hire reporting requirements ·         Recordkeeping ·         Much... Read more »

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has started 2019 with only two members, leaving it without a quorum. Daniel Gade, White House nominee, withdrew his name from consideration several weeks ago due to the “toxic political environment in Washington right now.”  The U.S. Senate has yet to approve the other Republican nominee, Janet Dhillon. Democratic... Read more »

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Effective December 18, 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its list of small businesses that are exempt from safety inspections. OSHA updates the list annually based on data received from businesses of all sizes.     The list is based on North American Industrial Classification System or NAICS code. To make the... Read more »

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With the recent trend of H-1B adjudication, it might be a good idea for employers to start working with counsel earlier than usual. An H-1B position must be a specialty occupation; i.e., the position typically requires theoretical and practical application of a highly specialized body of knowledge where a normal entry to the position is... Read more »

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John has been practicing human resources for over 25 years, with 9 years at the executive level. His highly diverse experience includes corporate, regional, and site human resources, as well as domestic and international issues, corporate compensation and benefits, training and organizational development, cost reduction, mergers and acquisitions, labor and employee relations, employee engagement, talent... Read more »

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Is employee well-being on your radar? Some employers do not consider this to be their concern and identify a clear delineation between their employees’ personal and workplace lives. As such, their emphasis may be limited to the pursuit of business goals and compliance with various regulations and mandates.  Though not a legal mandate, there is... Read more »

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2019 Employers Council Survey Schedule With the start of the New Year, Employers Council Surveys Team would like to thank all of the Employers Council members who participated in our 2018 surveys. Thank you for partnering with us to publish the most comprehensive and reliable compensation and benefit surveys for Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming... 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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Happy New Year to all Bulletin readers. With 2018 and its successes, as well as failures, matters of the past, 2019 and its potential become more clear. Looking to past trends and expert guidance, Employers Council offers to you this preview of five critical topics for 2019 that are certain to occupy your time. Paid... Read more »

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Will Starbucks anti-bias training make a difference? Director of Organizational Development and Learning, Evan Abbott discusses Starbucks unconscious bias training. Denver Channel 7, May 31, 2018

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Cannabis in the workplace: Businesses hiring pot smokers more than ever Employers Council Attorney Curtis Graves discusses off-duty marijuana usage. Greencamp News, May 3, 2018 New bill would prohibit employers from firing workers based solely on positive marijuana tests Employers Council Attorney Curtis Graves discusses how the current state law is discouraging qualified workers from applying for... Read more »

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#MeToo For Everybody Else: Local Company Investigates Non-Celebrity Harassment Employers Council attorney, Michele Sturgell spoke with Colorado Matters about how her work has changed since the onset of #MeToo. She says local companies have been fielding more harassment complaints, as well as asking for more training to prevent similar cases from occurring.

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