Holy Smokes! How to Comply with Alabama’s Current Cannabis Laws
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Governor Kay Ivey signed the Compassion Act (SB 46) into law in 2021, permitting Alabamians to use cannabis products for certain medical conditions.* Patients will need to apply for a […]
Taming Workplace Tensions During a Divisive Election Year
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With the upcoming 2024 Presidential election, here are some tips to prevent and tame workforce tensions during this increasingly polarizing political landscape. Some minor tweaks to your company policies […]
California Law Updates
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California legislators have certainly been busy recently. If you have employees in California, here are some employment law updates taking effect in 2024: AB 1076 and SB 699 (Non-Compete Agreements) […]
The Best Benefits for Today’s Workforce
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What benefits are essential to finding and keeping top talent in today’s tight labor market? If you don’t find the right combination, you might lose existing employees and struggle with […]
Employers Beware: Exempt Salary Minimum Projected to Rise
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The Department of Labor (DOL) is updating regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding minimum salary levels for Executive, Administrative, and Professional (EAP) employees. Proposed changes would significantly […]
Top HR Trends That Could Impact You
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Human Resources (HR) is an ever-evolving field. Every year there are technological advances, economic factors, and other forces that affect an organization’s ability to hire and retain the people needed […]
Independent Contractor (1099) vs. W-2 Employee: What’s the Big Deal & How Do You Tell The Difference?
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Independent Contractor vs W-2 Employee: what’s the big deal and how do you tell the difference? In this presentation Founder and CEO, Samantha Brinkley, explains why it is so important […]
Putting Your HR House In Order: Establishing A Firm HR Foundation
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Once you have laid out your HR strategic blueprints, the next step in putting your HR house in order is building a firm foundation. Just like building an actual house, the […]
Putting Your HR House In Order: Strategic HR Plans
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Before a contractor builds a house, blueprints are prepared to guide the builders. Utilities are mapped out, rooms are planned, and supplies are ordered. In much the same way, organizations, […]