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HR Power Hour with CYB’s CEO: Unlock Expert HR Insights in Just One Hour
HR Power Hour with CYB's CEO Unlock Expert HR Insights in Just One HourRunning a business comes with HR challenges that can slow you down. Whether it’s employee issues, compliance questions, or strategy, the HR Power Hour from CYB is your fast track to expert...
New Hampshire Prohibits Hairstyle Discrimination
Starting September 1, 2024, New Hampshire law will prohibit employers of all sizes from discriminating against applicants and employees based on their protective hairstyle. Protective hairstyles are defined as hair type or style, including braids, locs, tight coils or...
New Hampshire Adds Protections for Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs
Effective August 13, 2024, employers of all sizes will be prohibited from taking adverse action against volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) for reporting late to work because they are responding, in their official capacity, to an emergency...
Ask HR Experts – Overtime Rule Updates – How to navigate it?
Ask HR Experts - Overtime Rule Updates - How to navigate it?Ask HR Experts: Navigating the Upcoming Overtime Rule Changes The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has introduced a two-part approach to implementing its new overtime rule, raising the salary threshold level...
Minnesota August 2024 Employment Law Updates
The following employment laws take effect August 1, 2024, and apply to employers of all sizes. ANTIDISCRIMINATION LAW EXPANDED Minnesota’s antidiscrimination statute has had minor updates to several definitions. First, the definition of disability has been updated to...
Hawaii Limits Captive Audience Meetings
Beginning July 2, 2024, employers of all sizes can’t take—or threaten to take—adverse action against an employee for not attending or participating in an employer-sponsored meeting that communicates the employer’s opinion on political matters. The same applies to...
Indiana: New Veteran Benefits and Services Poster Released
The Indiana Department of Labor recently released the new Veteran Benefits & Services poster, which must be posted by employers with 51 or more full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. It should be displayed in a conspicuous place where employees are sure to see it.
California July 1 Minimum Wage Updates
HEALTHCARE MINIMUM WAGE DELAYED FOR A SECOND TIME The new statewide minimum wages and salary threshold for healthcare workers, originally intended to take effect June 1, 2024, then pushed back to July 1, are once again delayed. The new effective date for the increases...
HR Hotline – For Management & Employees! Don’t wait until it is too late!
HR Hotline - For Management & Employees! Don't wait until it is too late!HR Hotline = a MUST for a small business! As the Founder of CYB Human Resources, I've seen our Concierge HR Hotline transform businesses. 🌟 Overall, HR Hotlines can prevent many...
Business Retaliation – What is it and how to avoid it as a business owner!
Business Retaliation - What is it and how to avoid it as a business owner! Well, here is a quick story from personal experience. I think an example is the perfect way to kick this off. A business owner with multiple locations for his car detailing business once...
Ask HR Experts – You asked, we answered!
Ask HR Experts - Essential HR Questions for Small Business OwnersAsk HR Experts - Check out this list of questions that you want to ask HR Experts! 😊👍🏼 When you have a question, don't Google it! Ask our HR Experts! Here is a list of sixteen HR questions that we have...
Cook County and Chicago Midyear Updates
Several new and updated laws take effect in Cook County and Chicago on July 1, 2024. Keep reading for more details. LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES Chicago For employers with four or more employees, the minimum hourly wage will increase to $16.20. The minimum hourly base...