Monthly Archives: January 2025

New Year, New Goals: Why You’ll Want to Add Workplace Investigation Training to Your 2025 Resolution List

Before the ink dries on your professional New Year’s resolutions, you may want to add “empower leaders with investigation training.” While most employers appreciate that complaints about potential workplace misconduct or other policy violations may require a prompt investigation, many don’t appreciate what can go wrong if one is poorly executed. The most straightforward way ...
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What is the WARN Act? What Employers Need to Know

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide a 60-day notice before planned closings or mass layoffs. This law demands careful planning and communication to meet legal obligations and avoid liability. Non-compliance with the WARN Act can lead to significant penalties, including back pay, benefits to affected employees, and fines for ...
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H-2 Visas Get Final Overhaul Before Change in Power in D.C. – 3 Biggest Changes for Employers

Federal immigration officials announced final rules to modernize the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker programs last week in an effort to enhance flexibility, strengthen worker protections, and improve program efficiency beginning January 17, 2025. These changes from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will impact a variety of industries, such as agriculture, farming, hospitality, landscaping, ...
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