Welcome to the February edition of HR Hot Topics! In this episode, host Jodi Schafer provides an update on the Department of Labor’s recent reinterpretation of the independent contractor rule. Effective March 11th, six factors will be considered for determining if someone can be categorized as an independent contractor, as opposed to a W-2 […]
Welcome to HR Hot Topics January 2024! Join Jodi Schafer and HRM’s newest team member, Gin Gibson, an expert in employee benefits, as they delve into important HR subjects. ✔️ Key Highlights: [00:10] Introduction to the episode and Gin Gibson [01:45] Gin’s background in benefits and certifications [03:11] Focus areas post-open enrollment […]
Welcome to the final edition of HR Hot Topics for 2023! Join Jodi Schafer as she guides us through an insightful discussion on the crucial updates in HR policies and handbooks, prompted by recent decisions from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). ✔️ Key Highlights: [00:10] Jodi Schafer, owner of HRM Services, […]
November, 2023: Generative AI in the Workplace: Employer Responsibilities Welcome to this month’s edition of HR Hot Topics with your host, Jodi Schafer. In our latest video, we’re tackling the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR, including an overview of President Biden’s executive order that sets new guidelines for AI. We […]
By Jodi Schafer, HR Hot Topics, October Edition HR Hot Topics: October Edition – Paid Leave and Earning Threshold Changes Welcome to the October edition of HR Hot Topics! This month, we’re diving deep into two significant pieces of legislation that should have employers of all sizes on their toes. Michigan Family […]
Unlocking the True Value of Employee Benefits | HR Hot Topics with Jodi Schafer Welcome to the September edition of “HR Hot Topics” with your host, Jodi Schafer! As we embrace the fall season, it’s time to reflect on open enrollment and craft the perfect benefit plans for the upcoming year. In this […]
Hello Leaders, Welcome to August’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month we bring you the new I-9 form and we explore recent verification rule changes made to the I-9 process. If you have hired new employees since March 20, 2020 – you’ll want to pay attention to this update! The COVID-era flexibility to […]
Welcome to July’s edition of HR Hot Topics! I thought I’d take a break from sightseeing in Italy to share with you this month’s video – which has to do with racial or ethnic identity. On June 15th, Governor Whitmer signed the CROWN Act into law, which enhances Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act by prohibiting […]
Hello Leaders, Welcome to June’s edition of HR Hot Topics! School is out for most teenagers and that means it is time to secure a summer job. This is good news for many of you looking to shore up your workforce with seasonal help, but hiring team members ages 14-17 means complying with a […]
Hello Leaders, Welcome to April’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month I share with you potential rule changes that would impact the Fair Labor Standards Act, including who is eligible for overtime pay. While significant changes have been signaled by the Department of Labor, the new rules have not yet been released – […]