News & Insights

On April 19, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) final rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was published. The regulation is effective June 18, 2024.

Last month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance for combating respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The CDC notes the new guidance reflects progress made in protecting against severe COVID-19 cases. With the peak pandemic days in the rearview mirror, the...

The Department of Labor released the long-awaited final rule addressing changes to overtime salary thresholds. The rule is pending publication in the Federal Register. Starting on July 1, 2024, executive, administrative and professional employees who are exempt from overtime based on their duties...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and grow, so do the questions surrounding the potential liabilities, pitfalls and productivity it could bring to the workforce and business operations. HR professionals who already use or are considering utilizing AI tools should refer to...

Employers must meet requirements at state and federal levels for displaying certain posters in conspicuous places. Failure to do so can result in costly fines.

A health flexible spending account (FSA) is an attractive tool for bolstering funds for certain medical expenses, with contributions deducted tax-free from participating employee’s paychecks.

As inflationary pressures drive up household expenses, many employees are working past the traditional retirement age to help ends meet. Employers and employees looking for innovative ways to supplement traditional retirement saving strategies should evaluate health savings accounts (HSAs). HSAs,...

The Department of Labor (DOL) published the final rule addressing independent contractor classifications this month. The rule is set take effect March 11, 2024.

The IRS establishes annual standard mileage rates that can be used to calculate the deductible cost of operating automobiles for business, charity, medical, or moving purposes.

Starting January 1, 2024, Missouri employers must comply with new minimum wage requirements for their employees.