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IRS Announces 2020 401 (K) Contribution Changes
HR and payroll managers will need to adjust their systems effective January 1, 2020 and inform employees about the new 401 (k) contribution limit changes the IRS has implemented. The good news is that employees over the age of 50 can now contribute an additional $500...
Where is Juli Speaking next???
There are multiple opportunities to see Juli speak coming up! Not only you but your staff may benefit greatly from one or several of the upcoming classes she will be teaching. Employment Law Trends & News Jefferson County HBA - Port Townsend 12/3/2019 11:00 AM...
NOW AVAILABLE! Juli Bacon’s New Book on HR Practices for Managers
If there’s one thing that leadership guru’s and managers can all agree on, it’s that managing people isn’t as easy as it looks. In fact, it takes more than just practice and work, it takes endless hours of training and support over the lifetime of your career to...
New Washington State Required Workplace Posters
The State of Washington now has a new set of required workplace posters that all employers must make visible for their employees. The new Domestic Violence Resources poster MUST be made available and displayed where other employment posters are displayed. Contrary...
I-9 COLLECTION & STORAGE PROCESS
The current I-9 Form from USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) is scheduled to expire effective August 31, 2019, however, there have yet to be any new I-9 forms produced. What that means for employers is that they may continue to use the current form until...
Changes Coming in Washington State Regarding to Non-Compete Covenants
Effective January 1, 2020, all employers in Washington with one or more employees will be subject to new non-compete constraints. This law is unique in that no other law like this has been implemented with a salary threshold. The law states the non-compete is...
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The Talent Shortage: What Can Be Done?
The world’s global economy may be showing signs of growth, but in comparison, the talent pool seems to be shrinking, effectively limiting employers from scaling their business. A shortage of workers can hinder your business’s ability to grow and remain competitive....
Instituting Vaccination Status Policies
With conflicting federal and state directives, employee dissension, and continued confusion over COVID-19 vaccination mandates, employers are finding it difficult to conclude how to proceed with their own company policies and mandates for vaccination status. ...
Build an Inclusive Workforce for those with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Each year in October, the U.S. Department of Labor and its Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) recognize and promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace, specifically in promoting opportunities...
Turning Recruiting Woes into Hiring Wins
Have you seen the video of the Walmart employee airing her grievances and quitting her job over the store intercom for all the world to hear? If you think this is an isolated incidence and a generational mindset, think again. Resignations are on the rise, with the...
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