Center for Human Resources Support

The Center for Human Resources Support (CHRS) at PRINTING United Alliance provides expert assistance in labor and employment issues and how those impact all businesses. CHRS helps businesses stay up to date on labor laws, regulations, trends, and how to implement them. CHRS also provides thoughtful perspectives on talent management, workforce training, education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as expert analysis of the developments in the Human Resources and labor relations fields.

HR Updates

Check out the HR Updates for emerging workplace issues, critical news, trends and analysis.

Department of Labor Issues New Final Overtime Rule

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued the final rule revising the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Rule (OT Rule). The new rule will become effective on July 1, 2024. The OT Rule provides the framework for companies to determine whether an employee must receive overtime compensation for working …

Federal Trade Commission Bans Non-Competition Agreements

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned companies from using non-competition agreements – generally referred to as “noncompetes” in employment agreements, severance agreements, and other contracts. The purpose of noncompetes is to protect employers from being competitively disadvantaged …

California Provides Sample Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

California is the first state in the country to pass a law that requires employers to have a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). The law, passed on September 30, 2023, amended an existing California law and now requires most California employers to implement a WVPP by July 1, 2024. All but the …

10 Steps to Succession Planning for the Next Generation

Succession planning needs to be the focus of businesses. Current leadership should always be on the lookout for talented people to train and develop into future leadership roles. The seamless integration of new leadership in key positions can be the difference between continued success or unfortunate missteps that harm the balance sheet, trigger employee exodus, and drive away customers.

OSHA Walkaround Rule Allows Third Parties, Including Union Reps, At Any Worksite

The Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) has finalized one its most controversial rules about who may accompany OSHA officials during worksite inspections. The revised rule has the potential to dramatically change the dynamics associated with OSHA inspections. Due to the significant resistance …

New Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule Now in Effect

A new Department of Labor (DOL) Independent Contractor (IC) Rule went into effect on March 11, 2024. The new IC Standard is now the guide to determine whether a worker is an employee of a company or is self-employed and therefore “independent” from the company. If the worker is independent, then the …

The New Joint Employment Standard is On Hold Indefinitely

On Friday, March 8, 2024, a Texas federal court struck down the newest version of the Joint Employer Standard that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) revised in October 2023. The new standard was to go into effect on Monday, March 11, 2024. The Texas court’s ruling has blocked implementation of …

Eight Tips To Attract and Retain Top Talent

The best human resources strategy that a company can have in 2024 is to keep the employees it has and create a work environment they like so much that they encourage others to work there, too. Methods for creating a great company culture, retaining employees, and improving recruiting are possible to implement for even the smallest companies.

Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act Surpasses 100 Cosponsors

As a proud member of Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, PRINTING United Alliance is pleased to announce that the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (H.R. 1477) surpassed 100 bipartisan cosponsors. The Act would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training …

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