With the coronavirus lockdown in place over the last two months, it’s hard to miss the new announcements from local and state governments that a slow, gradual period of reopening should commence. With many facets of the crisis still bedeviled by uncertainties,...
Federal Contractors: OFCCP Releases New Voluntary Self-Identification Disability Form
The US Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has released a streamlined and revised version of its Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305). Key note: Federal contractors and subcontractors have until August 4, 2020 to implement the...
CDC Announces Additional Symptoms to Be Aware of With COVID-19
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week announced it has added six new symptoms to be aware of for those who may have been exposed to the coronavirus: Chills Muscle pain Headache Sore throat Repeated shaking with chills A loss of taste or...
Building Employee Engagement and Morale in the Midst of the Crisis
While we all continue to do our part to slow and halt the spread of the virus, the fact is many individuals, families and business owners also are dealing with the effects of the extreme economic downturn. Many business owners are doing their best to balance the...
Covered Employers Must Post Employee Notice on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
For the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) passed into law last week, the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division requires all covered employers to now post a notice of the FFCRA requirements in conspicuous places on their premises....
Key Information for Employers – Dealing with the Coronavirus Crisis
Letter from impactHR’s Kelly Mitchell With the ongoing global effort to slow and halt the spread of the Coronavirus disease, COVID-19, our impactHR team started remote client work last week. As with many employers, we’ve taken this step to ensure the...
impactHR’s Kelly Mitchell Publishes Baltimore Business Journal Column on Marijuana and the Workplace
impactHR’s Kelly Mitchell publishes a “Help Desk” column in the Baltimore Business Journal on “How your company can better navigate cannabis law in the workplace.” In her column, Mitchell notes: “Few issues today appear more...
The Growing Importance of the Employee Handbook
With employment-related laws becoming more complex and often in flux, the employee handbook is seen more than ever as a valuable tool for companies and organizations to consider putting in place or to have updated. But what constitutes an effective employee handbook...
USCIS Releases New Form I-9
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) last week released a new Form I-9. The form is dated 10/21/2019 and should be used immediately. Key point: USCIS is allowing employers a three-month grace period during which the old form may be used. By...
impactInterview: Kelly Mitchell on Tackling Key HR Challenges in 2020
With the fast start to the new year, the HR landscape continues to evolve, requiring companies and organizations to keep close watch on new regulations and trends. In addition, the continuing tight labor market and stable economy are making hiring and employee...