HR Pieces: January 2021 HR News |
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Greetings!
Greetings! The team at HRA would like to personally thank you for subscribing to our monthly newsletter and hope that it brings value to your business. As you assess your needs for the coming year, please keep HR Advantage in mind as your go-to resource for all things HR!
We are truly grateful to have you as a client, candidate, or colleague and want you to know we appreciate working with you. May 2021 bring change, growth and prosperity to help you and your business thrive.
From each and every one of us at HR Advantage, blessings and Happy New Year!
Stay well,
The HRA Team
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Lynette Weatherford MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, President
877.894.0202 ext 4
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Candida Arvizu SPHR, SHRM-CP, HR Advisor
877.894.0202 ext 1
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Camille Knowles PHR, SHRM-CP, HR Advisor
877.894.0202 ext 3
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Karla Callaway BS
HR Advisor
877.894.0202 ext 2
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Elizabeth Hurst MBA
Business Development
877.894.0202 ext 5
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Seth Bunn BS
Recruitment Advisor
877.894.0202 ext 6
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HR Hotline | Email | 877-894-0202 ext. 5
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January News
- HR Checklist - Preparing for the New Year
- HR Advantage Welcomes Recruitment Advisor, Seth Bunn
- Legal Updates: FFCRA Paid Leave and Payroll Reimbursements
- Missouri Minimum Wage Increase for Hourly Employees
- EEOC Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines
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Career Opportunities:
Senior HR Manager, Video Designer & Installation Professional, Nurse/BSN, Program Director
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Here are some helpful HR reminders as you begin the new year:
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W2s must be post-marked by January 21st. Verify current address and contact information for current and former employees so that W2s are mailed to the correct location.
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Does your employee handbook include policies on infectious disease, time off including paid time off benefits, professional appearance, and social media?
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HR Compliance: Do your forms, file retention, and workplace policies align with the latest changes in employment law?
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Salary and Wage benchmarking - Missouri minimum wage increased to $10.30/hr for hourly employees. Are you doing all you can to avoid wage compression for long-term employees?
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Schedule training (browse topics here)
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Map out your HR strategy and initiatives for 2021!
for information about training, handbook review, compliance and employee relations needs.
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New Team Member Spotlight:
Seth Bunn
HR Advantage welcomes Recruitment Advisor, Seth Bunn, to the team! Seth has 15 years of experience in recruitment, client services, and career management services in the finance and education industries. He will lead the recruitment division in providing quality, personalized recruitment services to client employers as well as helping candidates achieve their career goals. Welcome to the team, Seth!
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Contact Seth:
877.894.0202 ext 6
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FFCRA Paid Sick and Family Leave Expires, Tax Reimbursement Continues |
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New legislation passed by congress in December will not extend employer mandated emergency paid sick and family leave provided by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which expired December 31st. Employers are no longer required to provide paid sick and family leave under the previous guidelines of the FFCRA. However, employers who voluntarily continue to offer FFCRA qualifying sick and family leave will continue receiving payroll tax credits until March 31, 2021.
It is important to note there is no new or additional allotment of time. Employees who have used all available leave under the FFCRA are not granted additional time off as a result of the December legislation.
Employers should contemplate COVID-19 related leave scenarios and decide whether they will continue offering COVID-related sick and family leave and consult with tax specialists for information on receiving tax benefits.
If not extending FFCRA leave, employers may wish to review their own leave policies to avoid potential spread of illness.
Stay tuned for additional guidance as implications of the new legislation unfold.
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Missouri Minimum Wage Increase |
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The Missouri minimum wage for non-exempt employees increased .85 cents from $9.45 to $10.30 per hour in 2021. An .85 cent increase is set to continue each year through 2023 until $12/hour is reached. Missouri minimum wage does not apply to public employers. Federal minimum wage remains at $7.65 /hr with exception for federal contracts, set at $10.95/hr.
TIPPED EMPLOYEES
Employers are required to pay tipped employees at least 50 percent of the minimum wage, $5.15 per hour, plus any amount necessary to bring the employee's total compensation to a minimum of $10.30 per hour if the employee tips do not cover the additional minimum wage.
OVERTIME COMPENSATION
Overtime compensation must also be paid at a rate of at least one and one-half times a covered employee's regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
EXCEPTION
All businesses are required to comply, except retail and service businesses whose annual gross sales are less than $500,000.
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EEOC Guidance:
Can an Employer Require a COVID-19 Vaccine?
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In response to FDA approval and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in the US, employers are asking to what extent they may require, or at least encourage, employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The EEOC has now issued guidance clarifying that once a COVID-19 vaccination becomes accessible, employers are lawfully permitted to require employees to be vaccinated before returning to the office, subject to certain limitations and exceptions.
The full guidance addresses when and how employers may require COVID-19 vaccination, and focuses on three topics: (1) accommodations; (2) disability-related inquiries and medical examinations; and (3) the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ("GINA").
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HR Advantage offers executive recruitment of candidates in C-Suite, Specialized and Administrative positions for our clients. Our firm offers concierge services to both the employer and candidates, helping to assure the perfect match. Potential applicants are invited to join our database of thoroughly vetted, qualified candidates.
Click on the open positions below to learn more.
Full-time
Location: Monett, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80-$100K
Full-Time
Location: Springfield, MO **Extensive Travel
Salary: $40-$70K
$15-$17/hr
Full-time
Independence, MO
$50,000 Annually
Full-time Exempt
Lee's Summit, MO
All placement fees are paid by employers. No fee is ever charged to an applicant. Applicants may submit resume/credentials confidentially to info@hradvantageweb.net.
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