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OSHA: Training and Plan Review for Emergencies

Author: hrwsAdmin


Click here to learn about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new evacuation plans and procedures eTool …

HRWS: Canadian Minimum Wage Increase

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Effective April 1, 2024, the federal minimum wage will be raised to $17.30 per hour, up from the previous rate of $16.65 per hour set in 2023. About HRWS HR Workplace Services, Inc. (HRWS) partners with the nation’s top insurance brokers and agencies providing their clients with best-in-class services for support and HR concerns, compliance…

Federal Judge Strikes Down Labor Rule on Contract Workers

Author: Michael Rosenthal


On Friday, March 8, 2024. Judge J. Campbell Barker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the rule issued last October by the National Labor Relations Board. The rule,  would have made it easier for contract workers at major companies to bargain collectively was set to take effect on Monday,…

IRS: Companies Misrepresenting Nutrition, Wellness & General Health Expenses as Medical Care for FSAs, HSAs, HRAs and MSAs

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Click here to view the Internal Revenue Service warning regarding companies misrepresenting nutrition, wellness and general health expenses as medical care for FSAs, HSAs, HRAs and MSAs …

CFPB: Ban on Excessive Credit Card Late Fees

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Click here to view the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s release on the new ban on excessive credit card fees …

CDC: Respiratory Virus Guidance

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Click here to view the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance on Respiratory Virus Guidance …

EEOC: 2023 EEO-1 Component Data Collection

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Click here to access the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s portal for 2023’s EEO-1 component data collection … 

HRWS: Joint Employer Rule Delayed

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On February 22, 2024, Federal Judge J. Campbell Barker delayed implementation of the National Labor Relations Board “Joint Employer” rule to March 11, 2024. The rule states that a business can be a joint employer when they have direct, indirect or not exercised control over the workers. Control includes oversight, hiring, terminations and scheduling. About…

OSHA: Cold Stress Guide

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Click here to view the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s guidance for companies and workers in cold stress environments … 

EEOC: New Outreach Initiative

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Click here to view The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) new outreach initiative to vulnerable workers and underserved communities …

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