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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As we prepare to kick off HR Compliance Week here at HR Daily Advisor, this week’s Faces of HR column celebrates a professional who continues to help move the needle forward in the compliance industry. Wes Muschara serves as Vice President of Product Management at IRIS Software Group, a global provider of mission-critical software. IRIS takes the […]
On September 30, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 553, creating new workplace violence prevention standards in California. The law consists of the first general industry workplace violence prevention requirement in the United States. Under the law—specifically Labor Code Section 6401.9—California employers must implement workplace violence prevention plans tailored to their specific workplaces. […]