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Legal Update Header On June 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to clarify when employers can claim a tip credit to compensate their tipped employees.

The proposed rule is scheduled for publication in the federal register on June 23, 2021. Employers will have 60 days from the date of publication to submit their comments about the proposed rule to the DOL.

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News Brief header The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced the release of new employment resources intended to educate employees, applicants, and employers on the rights of all employees—including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workers—to be free from sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in employment.

These resources are not new EEOC guidance, but instead a consolidation of the agency’s positions on the laws it enforces.

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HR Insights Blog Header By 2025, almost 23% of the U.S. workforce is expected to work fully remote, according to Upwork.

That’s nearly double the percentage of people who were working remotely full time prior to the pandemic. As more organizations embrace longterm remote or hybrid workplace models, employers will continue to compete for their industry’s top candidates.

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Attracting and retaining employees is a constant struggle for organizations of any size, but it’s particularly so for small businesses.

With smaller teams, employers need to hold onto talent whenever possible. And that can be a challenge, especially when resources are scarce as they are currently amid the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why it’s critical for small employers to tailor their benefits offerings in a way that attracts and retains the most employees. One of the best ways to start this process is by surveying existing and potential employees. Employers can ask workers what types of benefits would interest them the most, then use that data to inform benefits decisions.

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HR Insights Blog Header According to a Gartner poll, 86% of organizations incorporated new technology to interview job candidates due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Furthermore, many talent professionals agree that virtual recruiting will continue post-coronavirus. This evidence seems to suggest that organizations will keep embracing technology as a competitive advantage when it comes to interviewing.

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On Feb. 18, 2020, the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) removed hemp from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).

This made any hemp-derived products containing up to .03% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) exempt from the CSA’s Schedule 1, which is a list of drugs considered to have the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical uses.