Have you been feeling the cold shoulder or receiving less assignments at work suddenly? These could be signs of quiet firing. ‘Quiet Firing’ is a term used to describe a management practice where employers subtly push employees out of the company instead of directly terminating them. This is often done by reducing their responsibilities, excluding …
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The DC and Maryland legislatures have introduced significant employment law changes. Learn more about the updates below, and contact us with any questions or need for support. District of Columbia Expanded Wage Transparency Laws Starting June 30, 2024, DC wage transparency laws will expand upon its current regulations to cover: Companies are required to display …
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The following HR compliance updates may impact your policies or operations. ____________________________________________________________________________ FTC BANS MOST NEW NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS NATIONWIDE The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final rule banning most new non compete clauses in employment contracts. The rule makes all existing noncompete agreements, except those covering senior executives and not-for-profit entities, unenforceable. Our team …
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Cultivating a safe and inclusive work environment for LGBTQIA+ employees is critical for fostering a sense of psychological safety – an essential ingredient for high-performing teams. Managers and leaders play a pivotal role in ensuring that LGBTQIA+ employees feel valued and respected. Here are a few tips from the Officium team on how you can …
In the fast-evolving landscape of recruitment, traditional hiring practices are increasingly being recognized as outdated and ineffective. With global unemployment projected to reach 208 million, despite a vast pool of job seekers, it’s obvious that a new approach is needed. This is where skills-based hiring comes in. Skills-based hiring, also known as a skills-first approach, …
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Establishing a diverse workforce isn’t only an ethical choice, but a good business decision, as research has consistently shown that diverse teams regularly outperform homogeneous workforces when it comes to problem-solving and decision-making. While there are many perks to cultivating a diverse team, one main finding is that diversity of thought fosters creativity and innovation, …
A glimmer of hope is emerging for individuals with backgrounds through the introduction of clean slate laws. With nearly 100 million individuals in the U.S. living with various forms of records, predominantly stemming from minor infractions like arrests and nonviolent misdemeanors, the need for reform is long overdue. The two laws that are leading the …
In the age of social media activism, it’s easy to forget that publicizing our political beliefs can have serious consequences, particularly in the workplace. Technically, there’s no federal law protecting employees from political discrimination. In fact, in most states, you can legally be terminated if your employer doesn’t agree with your political beliefs. When it …
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Each year, businesses’ are impacted by new employment regulations, and one such regulation being introduced in 2024 is the minimum wage increase in several cities, counties and states across the U.S. While many of you compensate employees above the minimum wage, you still need to be aware of the changes. We recommend you do the …
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A recent development by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is reshaping the responsibilities and liabilities of businesses. The new joint employer rule, effective December 26, 2023, introduces significant changes to the criteria for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). While there isn’t one sole definition of joint employment, there …
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