As businesses grow and evolve, employers will inevitably face situations where they must provide reasonable accommodations for employees. While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other legislation, such as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), provide a...
As of January 1, 2025, Washington’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 per hour, a 2.35% increase from 2024. This change affects not only hourly employees but also exempt workers, younger employees, and even rideshare drivers. Here’s what employers need to know to stay...
On a scorching summer day in San Antonio, Texas, 24-year-old Gabriel Infante was battling more than just the heat. It was the fifth day of his new job installing fiber optic cables, and the heat index had soared over 100 degrees. By late afternoon, Gabriel was dazed...
Q3 is the perfect time to review your Company’s human resources practices, do a health check of your employees’ engagement and begin planning for compliance changes effective January 2025. This checklist is meant to guide you through the essential steps to ensure your...
Note: This does not apply to employees working in Washington State as there are already greater salary thresholds that must be met in addition to the duties test. If you have any questions on a Washington State employee, please reach out. The federal Fair Labor...
