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    Employers across the United States and in every industry should be alert to conversations among their employees about union representation, collective bargaining agreements, demands for higher wages, or improvements in working conditions. The national bureau of labor statistics notes that the number of union workers in the US has been steadily declining since the 1950s, with only around 6% of the labor market counted as union workers or union organizers. However, many prominent companies including Starbucks, Amazon, and Apple have all recently had employees filing paperwork and holding meetings to discuss unionization. Even if their employees aren’t currently discussing collective action, it’s critical to be aware that all workers are covered and protected by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). When it comes to employers and unions, it’s vital not to discriminate, retaliate against, or infringe upon employee rights to unionize. This article covers crucial considerations for employers and unions. Read the article to:

    – Learn about protected employee rights to form or join a union
    – Find out what employers can do to help them avoid unionization
    – Understand employer requirements under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
    – Get tips on building NLRA compliance into company culture, onboarding, and the employee handbook

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    While not the usual timing, many organizations are currently reviewing and updating their employee manual. Generally, employees can expect their human resource department to update their employee handbooks yearly. Companies often do this around the fall or new year. However, spring and early summer of 2022 are ideal times for employers across all industries and states to revisit their employee handbook template. Here are the key reasons employers should consider employee handbook updates right now. Read the article to:

    – Find out the 3 key reasons employers should update their handbooks right now
    – Understand the new state laws influencing employers to update their employee handbooks
    – Learn how to avoid steep penalties from the DOL this year
    – Outline how to update employee handbooks to improve employee retention, company culture, and productivity in 2022

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    In 2022, employers should prioritize Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance and FMLA training. The Department of Labor (DOL) is already taking a more aggressive stance, conducting significantly more audits on FMLA compliance. The DOL has also shared press releases on its official website stating its plans to undertake more audits for FMLA and wage and hour violations. To help employers avoid the steep fines and penalties a DOL audit brings, MP’s HR services team shares the top FMLA compliance mistakes. Read the article to:

    – Find out the top four FMLA compliance mistakes employers make
    -Learn what steps employers can take to ensure Family and Medical Leave Act compliance
    – Understand why managers must avoid sharing employees’ sensitive medical information
    – Get tips to avoid claims of retaliation or noncompliant terminations

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    Employers across every industry are mulling a return to work, but many are choosing to continue to allow their team members to work remotely. Remote workforce management offers employers a few advantages. Firstly, a remote worker is often happier, which means they’re more engaged and stay longer with the organization. Secondly, organizations can expand the hiring process to include broader talent pools when the work environment is fully or partially remote. Finally, employers who manage remote workers are able to hire talent that represents more diversity and has specialized skills and experience. MP’s recruiting experts share keys to recruiting a remote employee. Read the article to:

    – Learn three strategies for optimal remote recruiting
    – Find out how to become a remote employer of choice
    – Gets tips for improving cybersecurity with remote teams via collaboration tools
    – Discover compliance requirements remote employers must know

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    Recruiting in 2022 is challenging for employers across every industry. Employers are also losing their staff at unprecedented rates. However, the labor market will get a fresh infusion of talent in May and June, as many colleges and universities graduate their senior classes. This spring and summer will be an ideal time to use proven to attract recent college grads. MP’s recruiting experts and HR services team share best practices for hiring top talent from the pool of recent college grads. Read the article to:

    – Find out seven tips to recruit recent and upcoming college grads
    – Get best practices for streamlining the hiring process
    – Learn how to develop job descriptions that appeal to recent grads
    – Discover why it’s critical to extend job offers faster

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    In 2022, employers should prioritize Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance. The Department of Labor (DOL) announced in 2022 (and beyond), it will be increasing FMLA audits on employers. If the DOL finds FMLA technical violations or noncompliant FMLA forms, employers will incur costly consequences. Additionally, they may be opened to DOL wage and hour audits. MP’s HR experts share a checklist to help employers perform an internal FMLA audit. (Note that ideally, employers will use this checklist in conjunction with services from an employment lawyer or HR consulting services, such as MP’s.)