HEC is thrilled to announce a brand new series of HR training classes designed specifically for new HR professionals or professionals new to HR! This unique series will not only introduce attendees to fundamental HR concepts, but also provide an invaluable opportunity to build professional relationships with other “new to HR” professionals!
Summer brings longer days and plenty of sunshine, but with it comes the challenge of staying cool during soaring temperatures. The sweltering heat can lead to various heat-related illnesses, some of which can be serious if not addressed promptly. Kevin Crawford, a Risk Consultant at Atlas Insurance Agency, wants employers and employees to know the following
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued the “Fair Choice-Employee Voice” final rule in July 2024. The final rule will take effect on September 30, 2024, and only apply to cases that are filed after the effective date. The new rule will make three major changes to board regulation issued in 2020. Blocking Charges during an election: If
Check out the latest information from a report issued by the local office of the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) on NLRB petitions filed by Hawaii unions, employees, and employers, and election results. The report covers the period: January 1, 2024, to July 1, 2024.
Are you feeling overwhelmed at work despite having a full team? Are deadlines consistently missed even with a full staff? Does it seem like projects are constantly stalling, and new initiatives are impossible to tackle? You might be facing common productivity challenges that many HR teams encounter. In the post-Covid fast-paced HR world, the need for
If you recall, the NLRB originally issued its proposed final rule in October 2023, which would have made it easier for companies to be considered joint employers. Under the proposed final rule, companies could be considered joint employers if they had the authority to control essential terms and conditions of employment, whether or not such control is
The Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) has released its 2024 Employee Benefit Plans Survey, revealing pivotal insights into the current landscape of employee benefits in Hawaii. As employers prepare for 2025, understanding these trends is crucial for tackling recruiting and retention challenges. Here are some key takeaways from the survey that underscore the
“Average managers play checkers…while great managers play chess. In checkers, all the pieces are uniform and move in the same way. You need to plan their movements, but they all move on parallel paths. In chess, each type of piece moves in a different way, and you can’t play if you don’t know how each piece moves. More important,
August 21, 2024 Update: The FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes will no longer take effect on Sept. 4, 2024. Please refer to the article Federal Trade Commission’s Ban on Non-Competes Blocked for more information. Hawaii Employers Council previously shared on April 30, 2024 that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning
As we previously reported on April 30th, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule increasing the minimum salary threshold for executive, administrative, professional, and highly compensated employees exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In summary, on July 1, 2024, the salary thresholds