On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in Texas vacated the overtime exemption rule for white-collar workers. In July 2024, the rule increased the exemption to $844 per week ($43,888 annual) and the Department of Labor was on schedule to raise it again on January 1, 2025.
Regardless of the election outcome, HR compliance is increasingly challenged by frequent shifts in labor and employment law. The presidency is on the verge of changing hands for the third time in eight years, the biggest period of White House instability since the 1970s. HRs will, once again, need to prepare for the pendulum swing from the Biden Administration to the Trump Administration.
HR professionals have had to adapt quickly in 2024 to changes in the labor and employment landscape caused by new regulations, laws, and employee expectations. As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve taken a look at the events that impacted human resources the most this year.
You can’t expect yourself to continue with the status quo when your health, whether mental, physical or emotional, is in jeopardy. The longer you ignore the problem, the more damage it’ll do. Learn how to address burnout and change your life while in your role.
As the year winds down, HR professionals may find themselves juggling a large number of tasks, from wrapping up payroll to organizing holiday schedules and planning for the upcoming year. Don't neglect these critical to-dos.
We’ve all heard the saying, employees don’t quit jobs. Everyone wants to be valued and feel like their opinion matters. We crave meaning, purpose, and belonging. When those elements are missing, our physical, emotional, and mental health suffers.
Trust is complex and is central to many issues facing employers today. Problems like civility, engagement, and retention all have root ties to trust. With so much disruption in our workplaces, how do we make repairs when that trust has been broken?
Natural disasters are unpredictable, and their impact can be devastating. Employees often face emotional, financial, and logistical challenges when disaster strikes. As an HR professional, your role becomes crucial in supporting employees during these trying times.
Selecting a cost-saving benefits plan that achieves a competitive edge for talent while influencing great engagement and retention is a tall order. So, it’s not only important to select the right package, but to ensure that your workforce understands what they are buying to make your choice succeed.
Affirmative action has met resistance before. But the risk to employers jumping ship on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is more costly than they think.
