January – New year, new laws
The new year rings in new laws and changes in laws that employers and employees alike should know about. Workers in 24 states and 48 cities and counties will earn more money with an increase in the minimum wage in 2020, according to the National Employment Law...
December: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
How workplace diversity and inclusion boost bottom line Diversity and inclusion in the workplace have become hot issues. They are important both for compliance and for increasing the bottom line. Employers who don’t embrace diversity and inclusion will face issues,...
November: Keep It Fair – Avoid These Hiring Pitfalls
Recruiting and hiring workers must be a fair process Some company officials talk about the importance of diversity in the workplace, but they aren’t following through with their recruiting or hiring practices. Employers believe that posting positions internally and...
October: High reward, low-cost benefit with EAPs
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are an inexpensive benefit that reap a high reward. Offered by employers at no cost to the employee, EAPs help employees manage such issues as finances, family matters, divorce, caregiving and addictions. The programs are...
September: Looming Overtime Changes
Department of Labor changes in overtime pay loom Changes in the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule and pay rate are on the horizon. The proposed changes include raising the salary level for exemptions for white-collar workers and updating the rate of pay used to...
Melody Beach featured on podcast “Tap Into the Power of U”
On Episode 4 of “Tap Into the Power of U”, Darlene and Melody discuss Melody’s 25 years of experience as a Human Resources professional and the many roles which that encompasses. Going out on her own and starting Melody L. Beach Consulting Group which is a...
August: Navigating Medical Marijuana Laws
Navigating medical marijuana laws As more states legalize medical or recreational marijuana use, employers should review their employee handbooks to make sure they address current laws. Although marijuana use is still illegal under federal law, 33 states and...
July: Managing summer dress code challenges & HR Topics”
Dressing for summer When the weather warms up, we shed long pants and long-sleeved shirts for shorts and T-shirts. Many businesses have a dress code that begins with the Memorial Day holiday and ends with Labor Day. As we move into the hot days of summer, employer...
New state law on Paid Family and Medical Leave
New state law on Paid Family and Medical Leave A new Massachusetts law on Paid Family and Medical Leave will take effect in 2021. Paid family and medical leave benefits will be available to eligible workers and will be funded by payroll deductions beginning Oct. 1,...
