By Trüpp Benefits administration is a complex and high-risk function within HR. It intersects with tax law, employment regulations, privacy standards, payroll operations, insurance carrier contracts, and employee experience. When managed strategically, benefits administration strengthens retention, supports workforce wellbeing, [...]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to engage in a collaborative, timely, and well-documented interactive process when an employee requests a workplace accommodation due to a disability. Similar processes [...]
By Trüpp HR compliance risks continue to rise as employment laws expand, employee expectations evolve, and enforcement activity increases across federal, state, and local agencies. For HR leaders, CHROs, founders, and executives, compliance is no longer a checklist exercise. [...]
By Trüpp HR Compliance and performance as business tools, not paperwork Many organizations continue to see HR compliance and performance management as just administrative tasks: yearly updates, chasing signatures, training completion reports, and filing forms "just in case.” The [...]
By Trüpp Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming HR operations by automating tasks, improving efficiency, and reducing administrative burdens. However, when it comes to the backbone of HR, compliance with employment laws, the stakes are very high. HR decisions directly [...]
By Trüpp As organizations bring employees back to the office or implement hybrid models, requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are increasing sharply. Employees have shown that essential functions can often be performed remotely, shifting [...]
By Trüpp Executive orders can significantly impact workplace policies, requiring HR leaders to act quickly while maintaining compliance. However, responding strategically means focusing on policy, not politics—ensuring that decisions are guided by legal requirements and organizational values rather than [...]
By Amanda Trif, Senior HR Business Partner at Trüpp If you have ever administered a leave of absence, you probably understand how complicated the procedures and timelines can be. Details such as the employer's industry, employee count, type of [...]
By Trüpp Oregon employers should take note of significant updates to the state's anti-harassment laws, which take effect on February 1, 2025. These updates clarify employer obligations in preventing and responding to workplace harassment. The law applies to all [...]
By Jean Roque, President/CEO at Trüpp In the current workforce, individuals without formal college degrees still encounter invisible barriers that hinder their career progression. Known as "paper ceilings," these obstacles limit opportunities for many employees who possess the skills [...]
By Michaela Aguilar, Operations Director at Trüpp Navigating employee separations—whether they’re voluntary or involuntary—can feel challenging but handling them thoughtfully can make all the difference. A well-managed process helps ensure legal compliance, protects your organization, and fosters a respectful [...]
Pay transparency laws are becoming common at the state level, promoting fair and equitable workplace practices. These laws help to ensure employees better understand how compensation is determined, address pay disparities, and improve workplace morale. According to a late [...]
Navigating the complexities of multi-state employment laws and maintaining HR compliance can be a daunting task. With regulations varying significantly across federal, state, and local levels, managing HR compliance for a multi-state workforce is particularly challenging. Employers and HR [...]
By Audra Hedberg, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP, Vice President of Services In March 2024, the Oregon legislature passed Senate Bill 1515. In May 2024, The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) issued an additional administrative order, which introduced major [...]
By Trüpp Starting July 1, 2024, California employers are subject to new workplace violence training requirements designed to enhance employee safety and ensure comprehensive prevention strategies are in place. This new legislation does not include an implementation grace period, [...]
5 reasons your company should be providing harassment training. By Audra Hedberg, Trüpp. There are many reasons for an employer to prioritize providing harassment training to their employees. Because of the legal ramifications, risk mitigation may be the first thought [...]
By TrüppNovember 2024 updateOn November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the Biden administration's 2024 Overtime Rule, which aimed to raise the minimum salary thresholds for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards [...]
By Trüpp November 2024 update On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the Biden administration's 2024 Overtime Rule, which aimed to raise the minimum salary thresholds for overtime exemptions under the [...]
By Trüpp On August 20, 2024, A U.S. federal court in the Northern District of Texas blocked the FTC’s non-compete rule and ordered that it shall not be enforced at a national level. On April 23, 2024, the Federal [...]
By Trüpp Maintaining pay equity is crucial for ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace. Pay equity not only fosters a sense of transparency and equality among employees but also enhances overall organizational performance and reputation. In addition to posting [...]
A Step-by-step guide for addressing allegations of misconduct Workplace investigations are essential for mitigating organizational risk, addressing employee complaints, and maintaining a harmonious work environment. This guide provides a step-by-step process for conducting a thorough investigation. Contents Step 1. [...]
When navigating the ever-evolving landscape of employment regulations, it is imperative for employers to stay up-to-date on employment law updates that significantly impact workplace policies and practices. Groundbreaking components of employment regulations are reshaping the legal framework surrounding employment [...]
In the dynamic landscape of human resources management, a well-crafted employee handbook is a cornerstone for setting employee behavioral expectations and establishing company policies. A regularly updated handbook not only sets the tone for organizational culture, it reduces legal [...]
By Trüpp September 2023 update: The EEOC has determined the deadline for employers to submit the EEO-1 Component 1 data collection for 2022. Starting on October 31, 2023, collection will begin with a deadline of December 05, 2023. The [...]
By Trüpp Remote verification of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, will end on July 31, 2023. Employers must complete in-person physical document inspections for employees whose documents were inspected remotely during the COVID-19 flexibility period by August 30, 2023. [...]
By Trüpp New York State's employment law landscape is known for its stringent regulations. Employers operating within the state face a multitude of obligations at various levels. Statewide, they must adhere to provisions governing paid sick leave, pay equity, [...]
Are your job descriptions accurate and up to date? Maintaining job descriptions is a time-consuming task that is easy to let slip down the priority list. A recent study by a global staffing firm found that 57% of employees [...]
By Trüpp The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was signed into law on December 29, 2022, and will take effect on June 27, 2023. What is the PWFA, and what does it mean for you? The PWFA requires [...]
By Trüpp When an organization goes through a merger or acquisition, a lot of responsibility falls to HR leaders. They must address a number of crucial areas which include: Consistency in benefits offerings and administration Cohesive and compliant compensation [...]
By Trüpp Visit a job postings site like Indeed or LinkedIn, and you’ll quickly notice that many job postings include a salary range. This isn’t exactly new. Providing pay ranges upfront is a natural progression of pay equity laws. [...]
By Demi Hanes, Trüpp. “The CROWN Coalition is dedicated to the advancement of anti-discrimination legislation across the United States, starting with the state of California, and now in the states of New York and New Jersey. The Coalition and [...]
Organizations are required to retain certain documentation for a specified period of time before destroying them. Check out these federal employment record-keeping requirements to ensure your organization is in compliance. (review your state-specific requirements also): Pre-employment records: Resumes, applications, [...]
What is HR? At its core, human resources is responsible for an organization's most valuable asset, its employees. The team members responsible for HR manage the entire employee lifecycle and oversee fundamental HR programs that facilitate employee development and [...]
The final minimum wage increases from Senate Bill 1532 will be effective July 01, 2022. The bill passed in 2016 has increased the minimum wage annually starting July 01, 2016, and continues through to July 01, 2022. These increases [...]
A Step-by-step guide for complying with I-9 requirements Form I-9 and its associated process have been developed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for employers to verify identity and employability during the hiring process. Form I-9 must [...]
This article provides employers with a framework for qualifying accommodation requests, applying the interactive process, and implementing an accommodation if it is determined that one is appropriate. PLEASE NOTE: State and local laws with unique requirements may apply in [...]
Spring cleaning for your HR program. By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Has your organization undergone significant changes over the last few years? Perhaps you have remote employees or have a modified approach to the way you do business. Let’s face [...]
By Trüpp’s Compliance Team Similar to California’s 2021 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave law (CPSL), California has passed a new version of the law for 2022, the 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave law (SPSL)*. The 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid [...]
Many states and municipalities will have an increase to minimum wage requirements in 2022. These increases are likely to have a significant impact on employers. Begin preparing now for these increases to ensure compliance. Determine employees who will be [...]
A step-by-step guide for addressing a COVID-19 exposure in the workplace With the rise of highly contagious variants of COVID-19, your organization is likely to experience an exposure. Navigating privacy laws, personal beliefs, and everchanging official recommendations while addressing [...]
With the rise in COVID-19 cases, many employers are again considering mask policies. First and foremost, employers must understand what local mandates are applicable and adhere to those requirements. Many states are reimplementing mask mandates to help slow the [...]
By Tory Daugherty, HR Consultant Can an employer require employees to get COVID-19 Vaccines? Many employers are mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for their workforce in accordance with Federal and state requirements and recommendations. As a result, we are seeing an [...]
Employers across the country have been tasked with weighing the pros and cons of implementing various COVID-19 risk mitigation policies, including requirements regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. In some instances, a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy may not be the right [...]
Employers across the country are creating and enforcing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies. With the DELTA variant causing cases to soar again, and President Biden’s recent plan to reduce the spread of COVID-19, more organizations are drafting policies and mandates. [...]
Oregon Live featured Audra Hedberg in their recent article. Audra was interviewed about return-to-office concerns regarding the delta variant of COVID-19. Oregon’s governor, Kate Brown, has reinstated mask mandates and announced that state executive branch workers are required to [...]
Senate Bill 1532, passed in 2016, set in motion a plan to increase the minimum wage annually. Increases began July 01, 2016, and continue through July 01, 2022. These increases differ by region. The most recent increase went into [...]
By Elizabeth Berg, eLearning Program Administrator Interviewing potential new hires during the recruiting phase is one of the fundamental components of HR; getting it right is crucial! When interviewing a candidate, your main goal is to determine if the [...]
As we reach the one-year anniversary of the global pandemic's start, many businesses have settled into a routine that has changed their business framework. It is crucial to reflect on how this new framework impacts your Human Resources program. [...]
By Audra Hedberg, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, Vice President of Services The COVID-19 vaccine is quickly becoming more available to the general population. That’s great news for organizations that have been anxiously awaiting the green light to bring employees back [...]
The American Rescue Plan did not introduce any significant changes that impact employers. Most employment-related provisions center around funding employer relief programs, and extension of tax credits and qualifications for FFCRA leave. FFCRA leave provisions As of January 01, [...]
By Trüpp’s Compliance Team Updated to include American Rescue Plan changes and 9/11/2020 US DOL revisions to the FFCRA leave provisions. EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE Emergency paid sick leave was mandated under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act through [...]
By Audra Hedberg, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, VP of Services at Trüpp The topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace has been an area of focus in HR for many years, but recent social and political events have [...]
By Christine Thelen Most businesses recognize the value of employee handbooks for establishing company policies, procedures, and expectations for professional conduct. But it is easy to lose sight of just how quickly the content becomes outdated. As your business [...]
On December 22, 2020, both the United States House and the Senate passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. This bill will extend FFCRA leave benefits for eligible employers who choose to offer the leave until March [...]
Effective January 01, 2021, The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) has new updates. Here is what employers need to know moving forward. Employers with five or more employees will be required to comply with the CFRA (previously, 50 or [...]
Recent events have turned a spotlight on equality across the nation. As a result, pay equity has been getting increased attention. We have seen strict state-specific pay equity laws put into place over the last few years. While pay equity [...]
By the HR experts at Trüpp As we head into the home stretch of a contentious political season, employers struggle with how to set parameters for political conversations in the workplace. Even workplace policies and initiatives such as encouraging [...]
By Christine Thelen, Trüpp. The value of a well-drafted employee handbook is often overlooked. In truth, they are an invaluable tool for creating a strong work environment and protecting an employer. Here are just a [...]
Reminder: The Oregon Workplace Fairness Act applies to ALL Oregon employers, and the deadline to comply is October 01, 2020. Here's what you need to know Employers may no longer include non-disclosure, non-disparagement, and no-rehire provisions in employment or settlement agreements [...]
On September 11, 2020, revisions to the FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) were announced by the U.S. DOL (Department of Labor). This comes after a Federal District Court Judge in New York struck down several components of the [...]
A Step-by-Step Guide to COVID-19 in the Workplace By Katy Reif, HR Business Partner at Trüpp With the current rise in COVID-19 cases, we have reviewed and republished this article to provide you with relevant information to continue business [...]
By Andrea LaPlant, PHR, SHRM-CP, HR Services Manager at Trüpp Effective Human Resources management is vital to the success of an organization. As employers assess business continuity during the ongoing pandemic and plan for what their business will look [...]
Form I-9 temporary policy changes to accommodate COVID-19 social-distancing requirements As of May 1, 2020, employers must be using the new Form I-9 (revision date 10/21/2019). Due to social-distancing requirements related to COVID-19, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) [...]
Effective July 01, 2020, many states and municipalities will have an increase to minimum wage requirements. These increases are likely to have a significant impact on employers. Begin preparing now for these increases to ensure a smooth compliance process. [...]
Senate Bill 1532, passed in 2016, set in motion a plan to increase the minimum wage annually. Increases began July 01, 2016, and will continue through July 01, 2022. These increases differ by region. The next increase goes into [...]
The Department of Labor (DOL) has begun investigating how employers are administering Emergency Paid Sick Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Already there are employers in California and Arizona who owe employees back wages for denying [...]
