On December 22, 2020, I reported that the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule (Rule) revising its tipped employee regulations. This Final Rule would eliminate certain regulatory restrictions on an employer’s use of tips if the employer pays at least the full federal minimum wage and does not take a tip credit.  According... Read more »

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Paid Time Off allows us to rest, clear our heads, and support our mental health. So, why do so many employees carry over or forfeit their PTO each year?  Some employees are afraid to request PTO, as it may lead to the appearance of not being committed to their work. Other employees may be worried... Read more »

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The global pandemic has created a new business world where working from home has become the norm. However, as the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, many organizations wonder what steps they can and should take to ease employees’ return to the office. First, employers must remain vigilant around safety. Stay on top of safety guidance from... Read more »

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On February 18, 2021, the IRS announced Notice 2021-15. The notice allows health FSAs and dependent care assistance programs to have additional discretion in 2021 and 2022 to adjust their programs to help employees better meet the public health emergency’s unanticipated consequences. The notice provides flexibility: For the carryover of unused amounts from the 2020... Read more »

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All employers must post information about laws protecting employees in the workplace. The laws that apply to the public sector are not the same as those that apply to the private and non-profit sectors. All-in-one posters, like those that Employers Council offers, tend to have information that does not apply to the public sector. For... Read more »

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A recent article I read along with a discussion with a member, has me considering empathy in the workplace in a way that I hadn’t before. The article included a study showing that larger workplaces are working to incorporate their responsibility of ensuring communities’ wellbeing as an outgrowth of their HR practices. This was brought... Read more »

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