September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is an effort to destigmatize suicide, educate the public on the importance of mental health care, and provide prevention resources to those who need them. A recent article from SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management), “How to Spot Suicidal Behaviors in the Workplace”, speaks to employers on…
Read MoreViolations assessed to employers for incorrect I-9 Forms can be very costly. Thanks to SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) for their recent article, compiling a list from various attorneys of common I-9 mistakes. From Mira Mdivani, an immigration attorney in Overland Park, KS – her “Top Ten I-9 Mistakes” Not understanding the difference…
Read MoreCompanies often have a definitive opinion and stance on the topic of “Boomerang Employees”. However, in contrast to decades past, more and more firms today are happy – or at least much less reluctant – to take back their old employees. The continued challenge of finding good employees certainly is a contributing factor to the…
Read MoreIf you are looking for an enticing benefit to attract talent, unlimited paid time off (PTO) is certainly one offering that tops the list. It’s a progressive policy that allows employees to take as many days off work as they need to or want to. It’s a concept that is both intriguing and terrifying to…
Read MoreWhat can’t be denied is that COVID-19 continues to have a daily impact on our companies and our employees. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to work on updating and refining their guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if…
Read MoreThis past spring, the Colorado legislature passed a law (HB22-1112) that increases the number of days an employee has to report a workplace injury from 4 to 10 days. The law requires new notices to be posted in all Colorado workplaces effective August 10, 2022. The following is referenced directly from the Colorado General Assembly…
Read MoreIn the 2022 legislative session, Colorado enacted a new piece of legislation, Senate Bill 22-234. Section 5 of this Bill updates the notice requirements regarding unemployment insurance that employers must provide to employees upon their discharge. Under pre-existing Colorado law, employers in the state are required to provide a notice to employees at separation of…
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic forced most companies to shift gears and allow their employees to work remotely for a period of time. Some companies have since had their employees return to work, but many are still allowing either fully remote, or hybrid, work to take place. It’s important for employers to know that many employment laws…
Read MoreThe world is slowly emerging from – or at least getting used to – a 2+ year pandemic that has disrupted almost every facet of our lives. Some people want to quickly return to the way things were, but many are pushing for a post-pandemic “new normal”. But, what does a “new normal” mean for…
Read MoreWith the recent and very impactful spike in gas prices, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on June 9th an upcoming increase in the optional standard mileage rate for business use of employees’ vehicles. The rate will increase by 4 cents, from 58.5 to 62.5 cents per mile, and will be effective July 1st through…
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