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Building a Culture of Compliance: Best Practices for Protecting Whistleblowers

By Sara Kennedy, StarCompliance Aug 23, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 23, 2024

Whistleblower protections are crucial for maintaining ethical standards and ensuring employee compliance within organizations. Whistleblowers play a vital role in uncovering misconduct that might otherwise stay hidden, thereby safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the company. Despite the significant risks whistleblowers face, their actions are essential in promoting transparency and accountability. HR departments have a […]

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The Supreme Court and Chevron: Five Fast Facts for Employers

By Zachary Busey, Baker Donelson Aug 1, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 1, 2024

We have been monitoring and awaiting the Supreme Court’s ruling on (what is known as) the Chevron doctrine. You can read more about the doctrine here. On June 28, the Supreme Court issued its decision and overruled the doctrine, which had been in place for more than four decades. For a number of reasons, this decision has and […]

Faces of HR: From Venezuelan Roots to Global HR Leader—Maria Melendez Charts Her Course

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Jun 6, 2024 Faces of HR

Updated: Jun 6, 2024

Maria Melendez‘s path to human capital leadership is a testament to her unwavering dedication to fostering positive workplace dynamics. Originally from Venezuela, her journey began with a local food company, where she discovered her passion for HR while gaining foundational skills. This early exposure to union challenges sparked her interest in the complexities of employee […]

The Impact of Banning Gender-Affirming Care on Employees

By Christine Dunn, Serena Bernal, Madison Zucco, Erin Simard, and Mary Duggan of Sanford Heisler Sharp Jun 4, 2024 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jun 4, 2024

Gender-affirming care allows individuals to align their outward, physical traits with their inner gender identity. This care can include a range of social, psychological, behavioral, and medical treatments to help individuals develop harmony between their mental, social, emotional, and physical states. This type of care is recognized as medically necessary by major medical organizations, including […]

How to Build a Global Workforce Without Falling into Compliance Traps

By Matthew Hiller, CloudPay Jun 3, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Jun 3, 2024

The rise of the global gig economy and its transformative impact on the workforce cannot be denied. Location-based services such as rideshares and food delivery are ubiquitous, and online gig assignments account for up to 12.5% of the global labor force according to The World Bank Group’s report, Working Without Borders. The surge allows companies […]

Tight Around the White Collar – The New Overtime Rule is Here

By Dena H. Sokolow, Baker Donelson May 30, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 30, 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published its final rule amending the overtime regulations of the federal wage and hour law, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule requires an increase to the salary threshold for executive, administrative, and professional workers (EAP) and Highly Compensated Employees (HCE) to qualify for exemption from […]

Understanding the New Overtime Rules for Salaried Workers

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor May 23, 2024 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: May 23, 2024

The Biden administration has recently announced significant changes to overtime eligibility, which are set to broaden the scope of who qualifies among salaried workers. These adjustments may be pivotal for HR professionals and managers, as they will impact numerous aspects of workplace management. Overview of the New Rules Under the new regulations, the salary threshold […]

Honestly! Since When Can’t You Fire Somebody for Failing a Drug Test?

By Grace A. Kuntz, Frost Brown Todd LLP, Richard L. Moore, Frost Brown Todd LLP May 23, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 23, 2024

Issue 2 became law in Ohio on December 7, 2023, legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults. In presenting on this topic, we have proclaimed that Issue 2 will change very little for Ohio workplaces and employment practices. However, a recent case in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has created a caveat to our bold […]

DOJ Announces New Program to Garner Employee Cooperation in Anti-Corruption Investigations

By D. Porpoise Evans, Littler May 20, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 20, 2024

Over the past few months, we have discussed recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), emphasizing lessons for employers in the current environment. The DOJ continues to signal increasingly aggressive enforcement, now through a whistleblower program that will complement last year’s focus on corporate voluntary disclosure […]

What We Learned From … HR Compliance Week 2024

By Madeleine Collins, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Jan 26, 2024 HR Compliance Week

Updated: Jan 26, 2024

We’ve enjoyed a full week of online events and digital resources about HR best practices. As this year’s HR Compliance Week comes to a close, let’s take a look at what we’ve learned from the event’s discussions and resources. Monday Feature Article | What to Expect from the EEOC in 2024 In 2023, the Equal Employment […]