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HR intel for small businesses, multiple-hat managers and HR pros. Stay on top of employment laws and hot button issues affecting your state and the country.

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The unspoken rules of bad manners are like giving out apples on Halloween. You just don’t do it. But, not everyone gets the manner memo. @RobinEShea from @ConstangyLaw reminds us that good manners don’t go bad, especially in the workplace. Brush up here: https://t.co/fVoUntkvuV

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Putting in PTO for your cat’s birthday? Totally normal. We’ve seen our fair share of interesting time-off requests, & we’ve got a new one to add to the mix- the Lunar Sabbath. If you’re scratching your head like we are, @ShaweRosenthal helps clear the air. https://t.co/nbmbyVupxe

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Staying on top of trends is exhausting (#chunkysneakers). But when it comes to HR trends, we can help. On Nov. 30th, @Salary & @NebraskaChamber share details on 2024 compensation trends for employers, like pay equity & skills-based pay. Sign up today! https://t.co/EfCMVHK8hO

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One minute, you’re saying you want a Roomba, and the next–your newsfeed is all Roomba ads. Concerning? Just a little. Now federal agencies are swapping info on you & employers are at risk for being liable. What does this mean? @ShaweRosenthal explains https://t.co/zvSKMw6Thv

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Get ready to say “keep the change”. Why? Because the minimum wage for anyone that is a federal contractor is going up a dollar, from $16.20 to $17.20 starting January 1, 2024. Can you say one dollar holla?! We hear more about this from @SchwabeLaw : https://t.co/sxW1tQ5e5p

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High five for a job well done! Scratch that, how about a bonus? No matter our age, incentives for a job well done work. But how does this translate into the workplace? Chris Deubert from @ConstangyLaw shares some tips & tricks on how to reward a good job. https://t.co/5efYw2iXIj

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Some of Maryland's new laws have gone up in smoke. In July 2023 recreational marijuana use became legal in the Old Line State. However, the implications for employers and employees remain hazy. @ShaweRosenthal sheds light on this issue https://t.co/09YshtK45M

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Once, AI meant chatting with Alexa about whatever. Now we've come lightyears from voice-activated tech. AI tools, while beneficial, carry risks, especially at work. @labor_attorneys highlights the top 5 AI dangers & what you can do to prevent them. https://t.co/F4Y8k58t1T

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A former NHL coach is saying "I need a job, who dis?" after resigning due to backlash over forcing his team to share the contents of their phone camera rolls with one another. Team building gone wrong. Details from @ConstangyLaw https://t.co/WyZblS3C70

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NJ LAW UPDATE:
Remote work definitely has its perks (we see you Bali nomads). But it also has its not-so-shiny side. If your employer is based in NJ but you’re not, you could be taxed double. Don’t panic yet & read this from @Littler for the full scoop. https://t.co/hpKdpKsHC7

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The words “relaxed” & “kids” rarely go together, but maybe not so if you live in Iowa. A newly enacted law relaxes the current laws for hiring minors between 14-17, extending working hours & offering new job opportunities. @BrownWinick explains it to us. https://t.co/Bnwo7IwG8Z

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Bieber may get his peaches down in Georgia but where do employers get good candidates? We might not know the exact answer but we CAN share some hiring and firing tips thanks to @OgletreeDeakins. Sounds peachy right? https://t.co/BJucVVUKaW

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Don’t change the channel, because we’re talking remote work! 😜We mean the bad Zoom connections, Slack-is-life kind of work. In our latest blog post, @PeterJGillespie from @LanerMuchin shares what employers can do to build an efficient remote workplace https://t.co/1yR91nuqYj

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Are casual Fridays becoming casual everydays? Just ask Sen. Fetterman. Sweats, overalls, and hoodies are becoming the new “business casual” and @SHRM's @SHRMwriter tells us what dressing for success means today https://t.co/7fCzrIPjCm

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For our subscribers in Minnesota - if you aren't a Chamber member, maybe this is why you should be.

[Minnesota Chamber of Commerce @MN_Chamber]

Are you seeing your health insurance renewal rates go up? ChamberHealth is the perfect solution for small and mid-sized Chamber members to create real savings on their health insurance costs. https://t.co/uv0rFGl635

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IE&D can attract talent - just ask Littler.

[Littler Mendelson @Littler]

The landscape of #Inclusion, #equity & #diversity has changed in 2023. Littler’s Paul Bateman, Lisa Kathumbi, Sai Kalvala and Lysette Roman are walking through the current state of IE&D & how IE&D initiatives can be leveraged to attract top talent. #2023Employer

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AI, workplace, legislation – how to use it, not abuse it (the workplace) and the rules and regs that cover both from our authors at Littler.

[Littler Mendelson @Littler]

#AI tools in the workplace are becoming more and more prevalent. Littler’s Mickey Chichester, Aliah Hasan and Monica Sislak are looking at ways employers can use #artificialintelligence tools while also staying compliant with budding legislation. #2023Employer

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HR, safety and a certificate to boot - one stop shop at the Indiana Chamber.

[Indiana Chamber @IndianaChamber]

Did you know we offer certificate programs in HR and Safety Compliance?

Enroll today to be recognized for educational achievement and professional excellence! Attend programs to earn credits toward each certificate.

Learn more: https://t.co/tOyUIq4bKr

#hr #safetycompliance

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From Dani Smid, author of our Iowa HR Manual.

[BrownWinick Law Firm @BrownWinick]

The EEOC's Strategic Enforcement Plan is here, focusing on vital areas like hiring practices, vulnerable workers' protection, emerging issues, equal pay, & more. Dive into the details below in recent blog by attorney Dani Smid & summer clerk Sarah Herz. https://t.co/8FNfkF2gaV

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Great opportunity to work with one of our great authors.

[FH Solutions Group @fhsg]

We are #hiring a remote #CustomerService Rep to join our Leave Management Call Center! We are searching for a self-motivator & someone passionate about helping others. Must have at least 1-2 yrs of customer service experience. https://t.co/vuoUcwUk1m #jobs #remotejobs