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Labor Department Withdraws Onerous 80/20/30 Tip Credit Rule: 5 Practical Tips for Employers

If you take the tip credit for employees that receive gratuities, you’ll want to review your policies and practices in light of Monday’s game-changing announcement from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The Department...more

Medical Cannabis Use in Kentucky Workplaces: 3 Employer Takeaways + 5 Steps to Take Now

After over a year of preparation, Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program is slated to take effect January 1, 2025. While the new law legalizes medical use, the program’s reach is limited. Employees who become registered...more

Feds File First Lawsuit Under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: 8 Compliance Reminders for Employers

The federal agency that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws is suing an employer for allegedly failing to accommodate an employee’s known pregnancy-related limitations, the first-ever lawsuit filed under the new...more

How Will the Election and Recent Legislative Trends Impact Tipped Wages? 4 Developments for Hospitality Employers to Watch

There’s been a lot of buzz about tipped wages as Election Day approaches – and hospitality employers will want to track key proposals that may have a huge impact on pay practices. Former President Trump and Vice President...more

Appeals Court Strikes Down Onerous 80/20/30 Tip Credit Rule: 7 Things Hospitality Employers Should Know About This Win

A federal appeals court just delivered some good news to hospitality employers by blocking the Department of Labor’s infamous 80/20/30 rule, providing immediate relief to employers around the country by vacating the...more

Preventing Workplace Bullying: 7 Steps Employers Can Take Now

While many federal and state laws protect employees against harassment, workplace bullying often isn’t covered unless it is based on a protected characteristic, such as race or gender. But that doesn’t mean employers should...more

Are Your Employees “Quiet Vacationing” This Summer? 8 Ways to Support Your Workers and Strengthen Your PTO Policies

By now you’ve heard of “quiet quitting” — a movement where employees rejected hustle culture or going above and beyond what their jobs required. But a new trend this summer takes the “quiet” concept to another level. Instead...more

Time’s Up: New Kentucky Law Reduces Time Employees Have to Bring Discrimination and Wage Lawsuits

The Kentucky Legislature recently delivered good news to employers when it passed a new law reducing the time employees have to bring certain claims under state law, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge,...more

Pride Month is Here: Employer Resources for Supporting LGBTQ+ Workers and Staying Compliant All Year Long

Federal employment protections for LGBTQ+ individuals have greatly expanded over the past four years. While the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) remains committed to preventing workplace discrimination...more

Can Restaurant Hosts Share in the Tip Pool? Top 5 Questions for Employers that Take a Tip Credit

Many restaurants utilize tip pools to encourage teamwork, consistency, and customer-focused service – but you may be confused about who can and can’t participate in the pool. You feel confident that your servers and...more

New EEOC Workplace Harassment Guidance on LGBTQ+ Workers and More Takes Effect Immediately: 5 Key Takeaways for Employers

Employers may need to update their harassment-prevention policies, procedures, and trainings now that the federal government released long-anticipated guidance on the topic. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s...more

Finalized Pregnancy Rule Requires Employers to Accommodate Abortion and More: 8 Things Employers Need to Know

A finalized rule released by the EEOC Monday will require employers to accommodate applicants and workers who need time off or other workplace modifications for an abortion procedure or recovery. That is the most significant...more

Taylor Swift’s New Album Is Almost Here: What Would Her Songs Be About If She Worked in Human Resources?

When Taylor Swift revealed the track list for “The Tortured Poets Department” – a new album she’ll release on April 19 – fans immediately began theorizing about what might have inspired each song. While your #FPSwifties live...more

Galentine’s Day in the Workplace: 10 Ways to Empower Women in 2024

The day before Valentine’s Day is about “ladies celebrating ladies,” as Amy Poehler’s character on the TV show Parks & Rec put it – it’s Galentine’s Day. But this year, your organization shouldn’t just leave it to women to...more

Jump On In: Five Steps to Set Up a Lawful Tip Pool in Kentucky

Tipping is everywhere: the coffee shop, the florist, and even the dry cleaner! This booming tip culture has led many employers that may not have traditionally established a tip pool to consider using one to ease the impact of...more

What’s Your “End Game” for 2024: Some Taylor Swift-Inspired New Year’s Resolutions for Employers

While we respect Taylor Swift’s accomplishments for so many reasons, your #FPSwifties particularly admire Ms. Swift as an employer. From employee appreciation (those legendary tour bonuses sound really nice!) to her...more

Staffing Agencies Will Be Using AI in 2024 – Your Overview of the Benefits and the Risks

Artificial intelligence is already changing the landscape of the workplace – and has the potential to change the very business model used by staffing agencies. What benefits can staffing agencies realize by deploying AI...more

Are You Properly Paying Your Bell Staff? 5 Top Questions for Hotels that Take a Tip Credit

Hotel staff often include a mix of tipped and non-tipped jobs, but following wage and hour rules isn’t always easy, particularly if employees perform a variety of tasks. Some workers — such as servers and bartenders — may...more

EEOC Proposes Regulations for New Pregnant Worker Accommodation Law: 7 Key Takeaways for Employers

Employers may soon have more clarity on providing pregnancy-related reasonable accommodations now that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released proposed regulations this week – but questions may still...more

What Employers Can Learn from the Lizzo Lawsuit: 3 Tips to Avoid Hostile Workplace Allegations

Singer-songwriter Lizzo was all over the headlines last week — but not for one of her latest hit songs. Instead, the Grammy-award-winning entertainer was sued by three former dancers asserting various claims, including...more

Women and Diverse Groups Stand to Lose Jobs to Generative AI at Higher Rates In Next Decade – Unless You Take Action: An...

The rise of artificial intelligence – especially Generative AI (GenAI) – will cause women and diverse groups to lose their jobs at disproportionate rates through the year 2030, according to a report published last week by...more

Labor Department’s “New” Tip Credit Rule is Here to Stay…For Now: A 10-Step Plan for Hospitality Employers

A federal court just refused to block the U.S. Department of Labor’s infamous 80/20 rule, which applies to employers that take the tip credit toward their minimum wage obligation under federal wage and hour law – which means...more

New Workplace Protections for Pregnant and Postpartum Workers Take Effect June 27: Critical FAQs for Employers

Many employers may have missed the news about a new federal law protecting pregnant employees and those with childbirth-related medical conditions. After all, it was approved as just one part of a massive omnibus spending...more

Hiring Seasonal Workers This Summer? Here’s Your Guide to Bringing Aboard Minors, Interns, and Volunteers

Employers are keenly aware that the labor market is very tight, and you’re likely struggling to find talent. As summer approaches and many employers move into their busiest season, you may be looking at creative staffing...more

Weekly Checklist: “Returnship” Programs Can Help You Find Top Talent and Build Loyalty

As an FP Weekly member, you’ll receive practical and cutting-edge checklists of issues to consider, action steps to take, and goals to accomplish to ensure you remain on the top of your game when it comes to workplace...more

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