Category: Human Resources

February 14, 2022
Market Snapshot: Why Is It So Hard to Find Workers Right Now?
Employers across the country are facing a pronounced issue right now: too many open positions and not enough workers. On its face, it might seem like there are not…

February 09, 2022
5 HR Trends to Monitor in 2022
Human Resources (HR) departments are given more responsibility each year, often with budgets that don’t match these changes. As a result, HR teams must constantly innovate and stay…

February 01, 2022
OSHA Form 300A Posting Requirements Begin Feb. 1
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers subject to its recordkeeping requirements to post copies of their OSHA Form 300A between Feb. 1 and April 3…

January 31, 2022
Top 10 Workplace Discrimination Claims
Discrimination lawsuits can be time-consuming and expensive. Even without legal action, claims of discrimination can result in a loss of employee morale and community reputation. In fact, there…

December 01, 2021
Affordable Care Act: 2022 Compliance Checklist
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made a number of significant changes to group health plans since the law was enacted in 2010. Since then, several changes have…

November 17, 2021
Disciplining or Terminating Employees With Open Workers’ Compensation Claims
Can an employer discipline or terminate an employee who has an open workers’ compensation claim? This is a common question that many employers ask. The answer depends on…

October 20, 2021
Managing Workplace Culture in a Hybrid Model
Nearly 2 in 3 employees say strong company culture is the main reason for staying at their job, according to a Glassdoor survey. Employers can leverage their company…

October 11, 2021
Median Cost of Large Jury Awards Increased 35% in Five Years
From 2015 to 2020, the median cost of a jury award over $10 million increased from $20 million to $27 million, according to Advisen’s loss database. A jury award…

September 27, 2021
HR Toolkit – Employee Discipline
Employee discipline is an inherently complicated topic. It involves carefully navigating workplace policies and legal obligations while finding the appropriate resolution for everyone involved. Depending on the circumstances…

September 20, 2021
A Hybrid Approach to Today’s Workplace
Work flexibility is consistently cited as a major post-pandemic trend—driven by employee demand. In response, many employers are implementing hybrid work models in their workplaces. What Is a Hybrid…

September 17, 2021
Workplace Violence on the Rise for Small Businesses
A recent survey revealed one-third (34%) of small and mid-size businesses have experienced at least one incidence of workplace violence in the past three years. In addition to…

August 27, 2021
Pennsylvania Repeals Salary Increase for Overtime Exemptions
On July 9, 2021, the Pennsylvania General Assembly repealed an overtime rule that would have increased the minimum salary threshold for exempt executive, administrative and professional (EAP) employees…