ComplianceHR Updates

There are many mixed reactions to the increasing number of inclusion, equity, and diversity programs being implemented by employers across the country. Littler’s recent Inclusion, Equity and Diversity C-Suite Survey Report shows a commitment to diversity, equity, and diversity programs by many c-suite executives. The report, which includes insights from more than 320 c-suite executives, also finds that there tends to be differences in opinion between Chief Legal Officers and Chief Diversity Officers in regards to these programs.

Even though it may be hard to believe, 2024 is right around the corner. As you begin to prepare for the new year, we invite you to register to attend the webinar “What to Expect in 2024: A Highlight Reel” on December 12. This webinar, with presenters from Littler Mendelson and ComplianceHR, will include information on:

As of Wednesday this week, a new I-9 Form is required. For a list of highlights of the new form, check out Littler’s ASAP “New Form I-9 Required as of November 1, 2023.” We also had the opportunity to host a webinar discussing the new form and the new alternative procedure, which can be viewed here: “New Alternative Procedure for I-9 Virtual Verification and the New I-9 Form.”

With a little over two months to go before 2024, it’s hard to believe how quickly the end of the year is approaching! You may be wondering if there’s anything you can start doing to help prepare for all of the tasks the end of the year brings. One thing you can do is to think about your company’s employee handbook policies and updating procedures and develop an action plan to get your handbook where it should be for 2024. Check out the questions and resources below.

As the remote work and hybrid work trends continue, so have questions about which employment laws apply to remote workers. Earlier this month, Littler released a short video addressing the question “How do I identify the state employment laws that apply to our remote workers?” Although the answer is definitely not clear cut, our solutions can help you navigate your own questions that arise.

Whether you have heard about it or experienced it at your own company, it seems as though loud quitting is becoming a trend. We offer solutions that can help you both combat and deal with loud quitting.

It’s a question that gets asked quite often: Can I have one nationwide handbook with nationwide policies for all of my employees? At first this might seem like the easiest route for creating and maintaining employee policies and promoting a feeling of fairness across a company. However, there are some cons of nationwide employee policies, as Littler explains in their recent article “What are some of the pros and cons of nationwide employee policies?” 

To assist you with keeping your employee policies compliant, ComplianceHR’s PolicySmart^TM

We love to keep our clients up to date on employment law updates, including updates that can affect your handbook policies. As many of you know, we send out a PolicySmart^TM email outlining recent updates twice a month. But, did you know that the email isn’t the only place to view these updates? Options for staying up to date include:

Summer is here! Memorial Day is just a few days away, and Independence Day is not far behind. Since holidays and vacations are top of mind, we wanted to take a few moments to remind you that we have information and resources on these topics available for you.

Overtime is and always will be a popular topic. Not only do you have to weigh the risks of classifying an employee as exempt or non-exempt, but there are so many other details to consider, such as handbook policies about timecards, meal and rest break regulations, and employee bonuses and gifts, just to name a few. In response to questions prompted by our recent webinar “Overtime - What Employers Need to Know Today,” we worked with Littler to put together “What Employers Need to Know About Overtime: Top 12 Q&A’s.” We also wanted to provide a quick visual on some of the resources we provide to help you efficiently navigate the topic of overtime.