HR Pieces: July 2024 News | |
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Dear Lynette,
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Lynette Weatherford MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, President
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877.894.0202 ext 4
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Camille Knowles PHR,
SHRM-CP HR Advisor
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877.894.0202 ext 3
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Karla Callaway BS
HR Advisor
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Dana Baldwin BS, SPHR
HR Advisor
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Elizabeth Hurst MBA
Business Development Director
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Seth Bunn BS
Recruitment Advisor
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Erinn Johnson
HR Advisor Assistant
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Anita King MA, SHRM-CRP
Learning and Development Advisor
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July HR News
- What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers
- The Rise of a 4-Day Workweek
- OSHA Invites Feedback on Proposed Rule
- Thank You for Attending Our Training
- Career Opportunities
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What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers
On July 1st, a new overtime rule went into effect making most salaried workers who earn less than $844 per week, eligible for overtime pay. This rule increased the standard salary level that defines and delimits which salaried workers are entitled to FLSA overtime pay protections.
The Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) established overtime protections in 1938 in order to protect workers from exploitation as well as to benefit not only the workers and their families, but also the communities around them. These protections ensure that America’s middle class is not overworked and underpaid, though some workers are exempt from the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime protections.
The FLSA plans to increase the limit to $1,128 on January 1st, 2025 with an earning threshold of $151,164 per year and starting in 2027, the earning thresholds will be updated every three years. Of course, job duties will also determine overtime exemption status for the employees as these changes take place.
Some states are pushing back against this new rule and with just a few days to spare, Texas successfully blocked the rule from applying to state employees.
Stay tuned for more guidance and tips on evaluating exemptions.
Source: DOL and SHRM
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The Rise of a 4-Day Workweek
In recent years, the concept of a four-day workweek has shifted from a radical idea to a practical reality for organizations worldwide. This innovative model offers several advantages, including improved employee well-being, heightened engagement, and sustained productivity levels. As workplaces evolve, more companies are daring to challenge the traditional five-day workweek, experimenting with shorter schedules to create healthier, more balanced environments.
Several companies have successfully integrated the four-day workweek. For instance, Bolt, a San Francisco-based tech company, launched a pilot in 2021 and made the arrangement permanent after a three-month trial. Founder Ryan Breslow observed increased productivity, engagement, and well-being among employees. Similarly, Awin, an affiliate marketing platform, transitioned to a global four-day workweek in 2020, focusing on outcomes rather than hours worked. These examples showcase the adaptability and benefits of this approach, emphasizing that shorter workweeks can coexist with high performance and employee satisfaction.
Source: SpiceWorks
Image Source: Reward Strategy
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OSHA Invites Feedback on Proposed Rule
As the heat of the summer sets in, so does the plan of a proposed new rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Since 1992, heat exposure has taken the lives of over 900 workers in the US, averaging 32 fatalities a year. With heat being the leading cause of death among all weather-related phenomena combined, OSHA has proposed this new rule in order to set clearer standards for employers to follow. These standards would account for outdoor versus indoor workplaces as well as light versus heavy duty.
In years’ past, OSHA has relied on the General Duty Clause for employers to cite for heat-related hazards but are now acknowledging that it is not specific enough to hazardous heat exposure thresholds. With this in mind, OSHA published a regulatory framework which provides options according to the various elements within the proposed rule.
Employers are encouraged to watch for updates regarding this issue as well as to refresh their knowledge of employee protections under the NLRA and LMRA. Feedback on this plan is also welcome and can be sent to mhyman@nam.org.
Source: Husch Blackwell
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Thank You!
We had a great turnout for our first Virtual Training event in 2024 - Navigating Employee Leaves of Absence and the PWFA! If you missed this one, don't worry we plan to offer more in the future. Thank you to all who attended and we hope to see you in future trainings to come!
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