6 Elements Every Organization Needs for a Successful Developmental Program
By:
Margaret Uhrich |
10.17.23 |
Training and Development
October is National Learning & Development Month, a time to consider investing in the growth of your people, your organization, and your development initiatives.
Do you have a developmental program already in place for your employees? When was th...
The Crucial First 6 Months: Strategies to Retain Your Hourly Workforce
By:
MEAadmin |
10.16.23 |
Engagement, Recruiting,
Employers are struggling with retention on many fronts, but none are so acute as newly hired production, warehouse, and other hourly workers. Often times, newly hired workers do not make it past the first few weeks or months causing high turnover and stress on superviso...
United States DOL Proposes Significant Increase to the Salary Threshold
By:
Amy McAndrew |
09.07.23 |
HR Alerts
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour laws employers must classify all employees as either exempt or nonexempt. This classification determines how the employee should be paid to ensure legal compliance. Exempt employees are exempt fro...
Join MEA & Philabundance in the Fight Against Hunger
By:
MEAadmin |
08.28.23 |
Company News
As a nonprofit organization, we are always looking for ways to give back to the MidAtlantic community. This year we are participating in Campout for Hunger, an annual food drive and week-long charity event hosted by 93.3 WMMR. Campout for Hunger is dedicated to raising ...
Time to Review Handbooks in Light of Recent NLRB Ruling
By:
Amy McAndrew |
08.11.23 |
HR Alerts
The pendulum is swinging once again at the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”). In its recent decision in Stericycle, Inc., 372 NLRB No. 113 (2023), the Board largely returned to Obama-era standards for evaluating whether wor...
Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Effective Manager Training
By:
Margaret Uhrich |
08.11.23 |
Training and Development
In the realm of business, where innovation and competition reign supreme, effective management stands as the cornerstone of success. National Management Training Week, a celebration that resonates with professionals across industries, shines a spotlight on the vital imp...
New Jersey Employers Should Take Note of Changes to the State’s Unemployment Compensation Law
By:
Amy McAndrew |
08.04.23 |
HR Alerts
On July 31, 2023, several amendments to the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law went into effect. Most notably, the amended law creates new reporting obligations for employers when a New Jersey employee separates.
As of July 31, 2023, employers in New Jersey are...
Good News on Remote Document Verification for E-Verify Employers
By:
Amy McAndrew |
07.26.23 |
HR Alerts
The rules around remote document verification of I-9 documentation continue to change. On July 21, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a final rule, effective August 1, 2023, that will allow employers to utilize an al...
Employers Should Take Note of Upcoming OFCCP and EEOC Deadlines
By:
Amy McAndrew |
07.14.23 |
HR Alerts
Employers should prepare for significant, upcoming deadlines established by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The deadlines include: (1) use of a new invitation to self-identify disability ...
