Announcement: Insider Access Membership

Introducing The Must Have Membership Program for HR, Managers, and Small Business Owners: Insider Access!

The HR Lady® is thrilled to announce the launch of the exclusive membership program, Insider Access, designed specifically for individuals like you who strive to excel in the realm of human resources and management (or let’s face, are stuck with those responsibilities).

Click here to sign up for a free 7-day trial! 🌟

➡️ HR and Management Courses

➡️ Forms and Policies

➡️ Insightful Articles

➡️ Expert Live Advice

➡️ Engaging Members Only Podcasts

➡️ Exclusive Books

➡️ More: 

At only $297/month with no long-term commitments, it’s the perfect opportunity to invest in your professional growth. Click above to check it out for free.

Non-Competes Are Banned, Or Are They? 

In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission banned non-competes. Lawsuits rolled out fast. As of today, most bans are in place and employers need to notify their workers by September 4, but of course not all is settled yet and not all is easy to understand. Click here for more info on this topic, including a free model notice. 

Pssst: Now is the time to get in touch with your employment attorney!

Abortion Conversations At Work!

Handling the topic of abortion in the workplace is a sensitive and complex issue that HR professionals, small business owners, and managers need to navigate carefully. Given the evolving legal landscape in the United States, especially after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, employers must be equipped to support their employees effectively while complying with federal and state laws. My tip sheet will provide guidance on how to handle abortion-related conversations at work, focusing on legal compliance, employee support, and creating a respectful workplace environment. Check out my download "Handling the Topic of Abortion In the Workplace" and all my free downloads by clicking here and you will be redirected to a Google Drive folder.

Got Salaried Exempt Employees? 

The Minimum Salary Amount for Exempt Workers Changed. 

Effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold was increased to the equivalent of an annual salary of $43,888 (it was $684 per week or $35,578 per year). 

• On Jan. 1, 2025, the rule’s new methodology takes effect, resulting in the additional increase to $58,656. 
• In addition, the rule will adjust the threshold for highly compensated employees.
• Starting July 1, 2027, salary thresholds will update every three years, by applying up-to-date wage data to determine new salary levels.

Of course, there are lawsuits galore so we shall see if any of this is changes but for now it is full steam ahead (except if you are the “State of Texas” as an employer, effective July 2024). Click here for more information.

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Comply With It.

The PWFA applies only to accommodations. It requires a covered employer to provide a “reasonable accommodation” to a qualified employee’s or applicant’s known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an “undue hardship.” Learn more here at the EEOC website.

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