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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidance for employers on the use of automated systems that use artificial intelligence in various HR functions. Employers have an ever-increasing range of algorithmic decision-making tools available to assist in employment-related [...]
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 [...]
An Executive Order from Oregon Governor, Kate Brown, declared a public health emergency on November 14, 2022, in response to the alarming rates of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and Flu (influenza) cases. COVID-19-related amendments made to OFLA went into [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
By Audra Hedberg, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, Senior Compliance Consultant at Trüpp While employee handbooks may not be top of mind during these hectic times, they are critical documents for mitigating employer risk and setting your company's tone and behavioral [...]
Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump As we get closer to election day, the presidential race is heating up. The 2020 election outcome will have a significant impact on employment law over the next four years. Biden has promised to [...]
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 [...]
By Andrea LaPlant, PHR, SHRM-CP, Compliance Consultant at Trüpp. We have updated and republished this article due to changes resulting from the American Rescue Plan. Step 1: Determine eligibility All employers with less than 500 employees have the option [...]
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 [...]
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) [...]
By Audra Hedberg, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, Senior Compliance Consultant at Trüpp An employer's guide for returning employees back to work safely As shutdown orders are being relaxed around the country, many organizations that closed or reduced staffing are now reopening. [...]
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a poster outlining 10 steps to help reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. The steps outlined are: Encourage workers to stay home [...]
By Trüpp’s Compliance Team The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, has a direct impact on how businesses handle both payroll and benefits administration. Here’s what you need to know. Payroll Federal student loan garnishments [...]
By Trüpp’s Compliance Team The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, is an almost 900-page piece of federal legislation that was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act intends to keep workers [...]
By Trüpp’s Compliance Team As the economy reels from the fallout of the Coronavirus, the federal government has passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), to provide relief for struggling employers. This long and very complex [...]
By Trüpp’s Compliance TeamOrganizations are being forced to find ways to cut expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are finding they need to reduce payroll expenses but are not sure of the best option.Before making any temporary or permanent staffing [...]
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) passed and will go into effect on April 1, 2020. Certain public sector employers and private sector employers with fewer than 500 employees are covered by this new federal regulation. Every covered [...]
A Step-by-step guide for essential businesses By Katy Reif, HR Business Partner at Trüpp’s Step 1: Confirm you are an Essential Business More cities and states across the U.S. are ordering non-essential businesses to shut down in an effort [...]
Welcome to the Trüpp Legal Corner designed to keep business leaders informed of critical employment legislation and case law. NATIONAL UPDATES I-9 Update The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has [...]
By Trüpp's Shared Services Team. As we mentioned in our recent article, ALERT: Form W-4 updated again for 2020, the IRS released a new version of the 2020 Form W-4 for January 1, 2020. It was designed to simplify the [...]
Form W-4 was updated for January 1, 2020, on December 5, 2019, but then additional changes were made to the form and released on December 31, 2019. Here's a breakdown of the changes and what employers need to know. [...]
Portland, Oregon – February 2020 – Trüpp announces the recent launch of its Leave Administration Outsourcing (LAO) service. Trüpp’s LAO services are designed to simplify administration of FMLA, CFRA, and other federal, state, and local leave laws. Trüpp manages [...]
The new Form I-9 has been released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as of January 31, 2020. Beginning May 01, 2020 employers must use the new Form I-9 (revision date 10/21/2019). Employers may continue to use the [...]
By Audra Hedberg, Senior Compliance Consultant, Trüpp. A lot of new employment regulations went into effect January 1, 2020, or will be going into effect this year. We are seeing more laws being passed at the state level rather [...]
By Elizabeth Berg, eLearning Program Manager, Trüpp. We’ve received variations of this question a lot in recent years. The #MeToo movement, followed by several states passing anti-sexual harassment laws, has made workplace harassment training an important topic for employers [...]
Welcome to the Trüpp Legal Corner designed to keep business leaders informed of critical employment legislation and case law. NATIONAL UPDATES DOL exempt salary minimum has been increased to $35,568 The [...]
The U.S. DOL has released its final rule amending the overtime provisions of the FLSA. This new final rule supersedes a similar final rule published in May of 2016, which had been invalidated in August of 2017 by a [...]
Welcome to the Trüpp Legal Corner designed to keep business leaders informed of critical employment legislation and case law. NATIONAL UPDATES 401(k) Contribution Limit Rises to $19,500 in 2020 Employee 401(k) [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trüpp. The FLSA final rule has been released As most employers are aware, the final regulations regarding overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have been released by the Department [...]
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule on September 24th that increased the salary minimum under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The salary-level for exemptions have moved from $455 a week to $684 a week and [...]
Recruiting is one of the fundamental components of HR; getting it right is crucial! Continued developments in federal state and local employment laws can quickly cause your recruiting and hiring practices, as well as job applications and other associated [...]
Welcome to the Trüpp Legal Corner designed to keep business leaders informed of critical employment legislation and case law. EEOC Pay Data Collection September 30th is the deadline to submit compensation information from 2017 & 2018 [...]
Welcome to the Trüpp Legal Corner designed to keep business leaders informed of critical employment legislation and case law. IRS Releases Revised Draft 2020 Form W-4 The IRS released the second draft of the form W-4 [...]
By Audra Hedberg, HR Compliance Consultant, Trüpp. While employee handbooks may not be center of mind when it comes to business priorities, they are very important documents for compliance and setting the tone of your company. With the many [...]
Welcome to the Trüpp Legal Corner designed to keep business leaders informed of critical employment legislation and case law. 2020 HSA limits rise In preparation for open enrollment, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released details [...]
By Elizabeth Berg, Trüpp. Ignorance is not always bliss, especially when it comes to workplace harassment. Understanding and identifying potential risks and proactively implementing prevention tactics can help prevent harassment in your workplace. Based on a report with data [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. An organization’s compensation program is only effective when it maintains alignment with the needs of the business, supports talent management objectives, and adheres to legal requirements. Unfortunately, this requires ongoing attention to ensure the company’s [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Additional requirements will be added to Washington’s equal pay law on July 28, 2019. This expansion will include further steps to contribute toward gender equality in employee pay. The changes are focused on salary history inquiries, [...]
Welcome to the Trüpp Legal Corner designed to keep business leaders informed of critical employment legislation and case law. Update on EEO-1 form data collection A federal district court has now ordered that employers must submit compensation data through [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. It’s no secret that the current administration has cracked down on immigration enforcement and the 2018 numbers reflect that. So, what should employers expect over the course of 2019? More specifically, what legal trends will have [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. With the new year well under way, it’s a good time to check in on the key employment law trends that are driving workplace policy. There are some common themes that have emerged, including equal pay, [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Now that midterm elections are in the books, it’s time to look at what we can expect on the employment law landscape come 2019. With a flipped blue House and a further solidified red Senate, a [...]
Welcome to the Trüpp Legal Corner designed to keep business leaders informed of critical employment legislation and case law. EEOC report highlights age discrimination The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released a report which highlights the issue of [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. The last couple of years have given rise to clear trends in employment law. As legislation at the federal level has remained stagnant, states and municipalities have taken matters into their own hands to push fair [...]
Welcome to the Trüpp Legal Corner designed to keep business leaders informed of critical employment legislation and case law. IRS raises HSA contributions for 2019 The IRS has announced its yearly revision to the benefit limits for defined benefits plans. [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. The deadline for the OSHA 2016 injury reporting has been extended. See the list below for 5 key pieces of info you need to know about the deadline. The deadline for submission is December 15th. Applies [...]
By Christine Thelen, Trüpp. Would you be shocked to learn that immigration is currently a hot-button issue? If you’ve had any contact with the outside world recently, your answer is sure to be a resounding no! Unfortunately, this is not [...]
Welcome to the Trüpp Legal Corner designed to keep business leaders informed of critical employment legislation and case law. State law trends to watch States and cities continue to go above and beyond federal employment law requirements; here are some [...]
