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Happy Labor Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and resilience of workers everywhere. At myHRcounsel, we're proud to support businesses and their employees by providing the HR compliance and legal services that keep workplaces thriving. Labor Day reminds us of the importance of protecting workers' rights, fostering safe environments, and ensuring fair treatment for all. We're honored to play a role in helping businesses navigate these essential responsibilities. Here's to the incredible contributions of the workforce that drive our success. Enjoy your well-deserved day off! 💼👏 #LaborDay #WorkersRights #HRCompliance #LegalServices #WorkplaceSafety #EmployeeRights #BusinessSupport #FairTreatment #WorkforceSuccess #LaborDay2024

10 years ago, Mark Young had a vision for myHRcounsel®: to build an HR Compliance & Legal Services company that provides real legal advice from real attorneys—without the usual legal disclaimers. As a seasoned CFO for a Fortune 500 company and a history of supporting small business owners, Mark knew firsthand the value of accessible and affordable legal support. His goal was simple yet revolutionary: make legal advice affordable for all business owners, regardless of size, with predictable pricing that fits into any budget. No more surprise expenses, just reliable legal support. Having experienced the traditional law firm model, Mark set out to change the game by offering unlimited access to employment attorneys through a monthly subscription—guaranteeing an initial response time of 2 hours or less. What started as an idea has evolved into the Legal Advice Evolved™ that businesses rely on today. Thank you to our clients, partners, and team for making the past decade possible. Here’s to the next 10 years of leveling the playing field for businesses everywhere! 🚀 #HRCompliance #LegalServices #SmallBusiness #AffordableLegal #BusinessOwners #EmploymentLaw #LegalAdvice #SmallBizSupport #LegalSupport #LevelingThePlayingField

One of the most important things for employees is their pay check. 💰 Every employee wants to be paid for the time that they have worked and most employees want to be paid more for their time. Employers, on the other hand, want to pay employees fairly and in accordance with the various labor and employment laws. As inflation rises and economists look at whether wages have kept up with inflation and the demand for a higher minimum wage continues, plaintiffs’ attorneys and courts are routinely looking at employee wages and employer pay practices. One of the most debated topics in employee compensation is the practice of "rounding" work hours. While this method has been legally accepted for years, it is now being questioned for its fairness. A recent case in California, Camp v. Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., has brought this issue into the spotlight. The California Court of Appeal scrutinized the practice of rounding hours and its potential impact on employees' pay, and the case is now awaiting review by the California Supreme Court. This situation serves as a reminder for employers to be cautious in their rounding practices. 💡 Historically, both California and federal laws have allowed employers to round work time to the nearest quarter-hour. For example, if an employee worked less than 8 minutes, the time could be rounded down; if they worked 8 minutes or more, it could be rounded up. While this practice was deemed neutral and permissible, modern technology—such as time clock apps and automated payroll systems—now provides precise tracking of work hours, making it harder to justify rounding. The Home Depot case highlights that if an employer’s rounding practices systematically disadvantage employees, it could lead to legal challenges. Employers should revisit their pay practices to ensure they are not only legal but also fair and transparent. In today’s digital age, accurate time tracking is not just possible but necessary, and it’s essential for maintaining trust and compliance in the workplace. 🤝 ▶️ Want expert insights delivered directly to your inbox each week? ❓ ▶️Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://ow.ly/6ZXi50T8yKL #EmployeeCompensation #LaborLaws #WageDebate #EmploymentLaw #WorkHourRounding #CaliforniaEmployment #PayPractices #LegalCompliance #WorkplaceTransparency #TimeTracking #individualrightsdays

❣️At myHRcounsel, LLC our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Your trust in our on-demand HR legal services drives us to continually deliver excellence and innovative solutions. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to support your needs and help your business thrive. Check out what one of our valued clients, Janine Domico, Director of Human Resources, has to say about her experience with us below. ⬇️ Her feedback inspires us and reinforces our commitment to provide top-notch legal support at an afforable price. Thank you for being such an integral part of our journey. We look forward to continuing to serve and support you! 👉 Looking for peace of mind with your HR legal needs? Click here to book a demo and discover how our on-demand services can provide the support you need. https://ow.ly/ZGx150T6yWS #HRservices #legaladvice #businesssupport #innovativesolutions #clienttestimonial #HRdirector #workplacelaw #myHRcounsel

Did you hear about the staffing agency that faced nearly a 7-figure payout? 😬 Our Senior Attorney at myHRcounsel, Britt Waterman, offers her expert insights on this significant case. Don't miss what she had to say—check it out below! ⬇️ "Staffing agencies operate on narrow margins and face high competition in the market. It isn’t surprising to see contracts between a staffing agency and a client where what the client wants is what the client gets, without review by employment law counsel or a broader understanding of the law. Staffing agencies may give into client requests that seem unusual or improper just to keep the client, and perhaps think any consequences will ultimately fall on the client. But following that procedure all led up to one staffing agency that recently settled its lawsuit with the EEOC for an $875,000 fine, as well as the requirements that the staffing agency hire an independent contractor to draft and implement discrimination and harassment policies and bring on a third party to train managers and recruiters on sex discrimination and anti-discrimination policies. No small hit to the staffing agency. So what did the staffing agency do to subject themselves to this enormous penalty? Managers directed recruiters to comply with some clients’ requests to send only male candidates for certain positions. Some clients requested only men for jobs that were labor intensive, or historically staffed by a higher percentage of men than women. The recruiters played along with the client’s blatant sex discrimination and told women that these jobs were unavailable. Recruiters who objected had their concerns dismissed. Why did the EEOC come down so hard on the staffing agency when it was the client who made the request in the first place? If a staffing agency engages in discriminatory, retaliatory, or harassing conduct toward its own employees (here, by sending only men to the client and falsely telling women the jobs were unavailable) the staffing agency is responsible, even if the agency only engaged in the conduct to comply to a verbal, written, or contractual request from the client. Staffing agencies are advised to seek legal counsel when faced with a request from a client that may come back and stick the agency with an almost million-dollar payout. No client is worth that risk." 📢 What are your thoughts? Share them in the comments below! ⬇️ #StaffingAgency #EmploymentLaw #EEOCSettlement #Discrimination #WorkplaceCompliance #HRInsights #BusinessLaw #ClientContracts

🤨 Only 23% of Employees Feel Fully Educated and Trained on AI (Slingshot). As AI becomes more integrated into our workplaces, it's concerning that less than a quarter of employees feel confident in their understanding and training. This knowledge gap poses significant risks for businesses striving to harness the power of AI effectively and ethically. 🔍 Want to bridge this gap? Join our webinar TOMORROW, where we’ll explore: ▶️What is Generative AI? ▶️Compliance Risks for Employers ▶️Best Practices for Using Generative AI ▶️How myHRcounsel Can Assist 📅 Date: Tuesday, August 27th ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM CDT 💼 Hosted by: myHRcounsel 🎟️ Register Now: https://ow.ly/28Xx50T6UB1 Let’s ensure that your team is part of the 23%—or better yet, raise that number together! #AItraining #workplaceAI #AIeducation #AIwebinar #AIworkforce #ethicalAI #AIknowledge #AIempowerment #futureofwork #myHRcounsel

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾 Introducing Skeeta, Sherlock, Julie, and Charlie—our cherished canine companions at myHRcounsel. These beloved dogs bring joy and a touch of fun to our team. 🐾 Mondays can be tough, but our dogs have a special way of making them a little easier. Whether it's their wagging tails, morning cuddles, or the joy they bring to our lives, they help us start the week on a positive note. 🐾✨ How does your dog brighten your Mondays? Share your stories and photos in the comments below—we’d love to see how your furry friend helps you beat the Monday blues! ⬇️ #NationalDogDay #OfficeDogs #DogLovers #MondayMotivation #WorkplaceWellness #PetTherapy #FurryFriends

A common question we receive at myHRcounsel is, "When terminating an employee, is a severance agreement required?"❓ The decision as to whether to offer such an agreement is, at its core, a business decision. If you need to terminate an employee and are considering offering severance benefits, myHRcounsel is here to help. We can assist with drafting the agreement and navigating the necessary timelines. ➡️ Interested in learning more? Check out our 🚩Tip of the Week🚩 for an in-depth look at "Severance Agreement Pitfalls": https://ow.ly/nKfu50T5kVe #SeveranceAgreement #EmploymentLaw #HRAdvice #LegalTips #WorkplaceLaw #EmployerTips #EmployeeRights #SeverancePackage #LegalAdvice #BusinessLaw

A common question we receive at myHRcounsel is, "When terminating an employee, is a severance agreement required?"❓ The decision as to whether to offer such an agreement is, at its core, a business decision. If you need to terminate an employee and are considering offering severance benefits, myHRcounsel is here to help. We can assist with drafting the agreement and navigating the necessary timelines. ➡️ Interested in learning more? Check out our 🚩Tip of the Week🚩 for an in-depth look at "Severance Agreement Pitfalls": https://ow.ly/nKfu50T5kVe #SeveranceAgreement #EmploymentLaw #HRAdvice #LegalTips #WorkplaceLaw #EmployerTips #EmployeeRights #SeverancePackage #LegalAdvice #BusinessLaw

Being a successful HR manager comes with high expectations. 😰 That's because they are expected to manage a wide range of tasks, from recruitment to compliance and employee welfare, often with limited resources. That's where myHRcounsel comes in. 💡 Our HR and Legal services platform is designed to support HR managers and business owners with unlimited access to expert employment attorneys, addressing those managerial challenges with effectiveness and accuracy. Empower your HR team to work smarter, not harder. Swipe to discover the 7 essential documents every successful (and compliant) business needs. ➡️ Experience the future of HR services—request a demo here: https://ow.ly/g63V50T1qI3 #HRManager #HumanResources #HRCompliance #BusinessOwner #HRSupport #WorkSmarter #FutureOfWork