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Do Your Employees Get Time Off to Vote? A State-by-State Guide for the 2026 Midterms
Election Day is November 3, and if you have employees in more than one state, your voting leave obligations probably differ from location to location. Do you know which rules apply to your workplace? This Insight provides you with a comprehensive checklist and breakdown of each state’s requirements, including what’s new for 2026, so you can stay compliant while supporting your employees. 🔎 You can visit our Election Season Resource Hub to review all our thought leadership and practical resources.
Unions Reach Decades-High Approval Rating: 6 Steps for Employers in Current Labor Environment
A survey released last week showed that 71% of Americans approve of labor unions, the highest reading tracked since the 1950s. But union membership has been moving in the opposite direction for decades, and today just 5.9% of private sector workers carry a union card. That doesn’t mean that employers should ignore matters, however, as unions have been getting more strategic in their approach to organizing.
Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up , EXPERT INSIGHTS—A powerful new Chinese AI model just arrived: 6 steps employers should take before employees start using Moonshot’s Kimi K3 , (Jul 22, 2026)
Law Firms Mentioned:Fisher Phillips By Sheila M. Abron, Patrick W. Dennison, and Rick Grimaldi of Fisher Phillips, LLP Depending on how it is accessed, using the Chinese model can implicate confidential business information, customer and employee data, trade secrets, government contracting obligations, existing client commitments, and cybersecurity. Your employees may ... By Sheila M. Abron, Patrick W.
EXPERT INSIGHTS-FIRST 100 DAYS REPORT FOR EMPLOYERS
The new administration's tone has been “bold, fast-moving, and deeply consequential for employers.” Welcome to FP's First 100 Days Report for Employers. ( click here to access the full report) The first 100 days of any new administration set the tone...
A 10-Step Crisis Communications Playbook for Employers : 4Hoteliers
With this plan ready to go you can effectively communicate with your employees, stakeholders, customers, and the general public. Whether you’re dealing with protests, strike activity, severe injuries or fatalities, acts of violence, data breaches, allegations of harassment or discrimination, large-scale lawsuits, or any other crisis, this Insight will give you a head start on a playbook you can put into effect to mitigate organizational damage.
EXPERT INSIGHTS-ELECTION SEASON IN THE WORKPLACE: EMPLOYERS' ESSENTIAL FAQS FOR 2024
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Why the “Great Resignation” is Really a Great Opportunity - www.themeetingmagazines.com
Rick Grimaldi is a partner at Fisher Phillips LLP, one of America’s preeminent management-side labor and employment law firms.
HR Answers: Why the ‘great resignation’ is really a great opportunity
14 tips for transforming your credit union into a great place to attract and retain talent People across the country are quitting their jobs in record numbers. If you’re a business leader, you’ve undoubtedly had a tense moment or two wondering, “Who’s going to leave my company?” But don’t just wring your hands; take decisive action. Smart leaders are approaching the Great Resignation as a time to pause, take stock, and really audit their business practices and processes.
How to Leverage the Power of an Older and Younger Workforce (and Why You Should) - www.themeetingmagazines.com
Rick Grimaldi is a workplace trends expert and the author of “FLEX: A Leader’s Guide to Staying Nimble and Mastering Transformative Change in the American Workplace.” His unique perspective comes from his diverse career in high-ranking public service positions, as a human resources and labor relations professional for an international hi-tech company, and presently in private practice as a partner with Fisher Phillips, LLP, one of America’s preeminent management side labor and employment law...
Don’t Let Metrics Myopia Drive Away Your Talent
“Employee engagement” has been a boardroom buzzword for quite some time. We’ve long known engagement matters. Still, the unspoken “but” has always been that metrics — especially those of the performance and financial ilk — matter more. Now, with the talent shortage at a 10-year high, according to a 2010 survey by ManpowerGroup, the time is right for a major shift in this “metrics-first” attitude.
Eight questions business owners should ask in 2022
For business owners, the past couple of years have been incredibly stressful and chaotic. If you’re like many, you’ve been on autopilot and in survival mode. In fact, you’ve been so busy trying to keep the doors open that you haven’t had a moment to pause and ask yourself, Does what we’re doing make sense for the way the marketplace is now? There have been so many changes since the pandemic started nearly two years ago. Really, it’s a completely different world right now.
Winning the War for Talent Acquisition and Retention
Management Winning the War for Talent Acquisition and Retention Yes, metrics matter, but engagement matters more Published: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - 12:01 Employee engagement has been a boardroom buzzword for quite some time. We’ve long known engagement matters. Still, the unspoken “but” has always been that metrics—especially those of the performance and financial ilk—matter more.
How to Leverage the Power of an Older and Younger Workforce (and Why You Should)
Everyone knows the workplace is now dominated by millennials, with Generation Z close at their heels. But that doesn’t mean baby boomers (or Generation X employees, for that matter) are leaving anytime soon. In fact, older employees—even some from the silent generation—are tenaciously hanging on to their place in the workforce. And that’s a really good thing. The most productive and high-performing companies include a nice mix of employees of all age ranges, older employees included.
Vaccine Mandates – A Headache for Employers or Needed Cover? — SMERCONISH
American businesses — already overburdened by pandemic hardships— may be facing a host of new challenges due to Joe Biden’s recent vaccination mandate for federal workers and certain employers. While some say the new rules may not end up making a marked difference in the number of vaccinated Americans, it could, on the other hand, be the gift employers have been waiting for since the advent of the vaccines.
How To Attract Talent In The YOLO Economy
In the “YOLO Economy,” a rising workplace trend, highly skilled twenty- and thirty-somethings are leaving their jobs or seeking flexible work models that give them better work-life integration. If employers are willing to “flex,” they can attract this in-demand talent pool. Photo: Rick Grimaldi, Partner at FisherPhillips LLP | Source: Courtesy Photo The pandemic changed everything overnight, including the way skilled millennials want to work.
Should Remote Workers Who Relocate Be Paid Less?
Location-based pay supports pay equity, talent acquisition and retention, as well as organizational sustainability. The debate about reducing pay for relocating employees began earlier this year when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said employees who choose to relocate to “dramatically” lower cost-of-living or cost-of-labor areas “should expect to be paid less.” What often gets lost in the conversation is that Facebook already used location-based pay as a compensation practice.
The case for coming back: How leaders can convince reluctant employees to return to work
For a while it looked like remote work was here to stay. But with COVID cases falling and the vaccine available, some employers have realized having people in the office is better for business. Some employees are happy to come back, but others are not as willing. What’s an employer to do? Of course you could force people to come back, but you don’t want to lose good employees—and frankly it’s better for everyone if people don’t come back begrudgingly.
The Workplace Culture of the Future — YFS Magazine
The right culture is everything. It determines how happy, productive, and engaged employees are. It allows you to attract and retain high performers. It determines how well you perform financially: not only does a strong culture motivate employees to give it their all, increasingly it impacts consumer attitudes toward your brand.
10 Ways To Convince Reluctant Employees To Return To Work — YFS Magazine
For a while, it looked like remote work was here to stay. Yet, as COVID cases fall and vaccine availability is now widespread, some employers have realized having people in the office is better for business. While some employees are happy to come back, others are not as willing. Photo: Rick Grimaldi, Partner at FisherPhillips LLP | Source: Courtesy Photo What’s an employer to do?
How To Navigate The Independent Contractor vs. Employee Minefield — YFS Magazine
The use of independent contractors has skyrocketed in the past decade. With the rise of the “gig economy” the trend has accelerated. But do you understand what factors make one worker an employee and another one an independent contractor? If not, you should. Photo: Jason Gabbard, Founder and CEO of JUSTLAW | Source: Courtesy Photo In 2015, a California regulatory agency posed a similar question to Uber, and they were not satisfied with the answer.
The Ultimate HIPAA Compliance Guide For Small Business — YFS Magazine
Information privacy requirements in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) affect most every company regardless of its size. There are no small business exemptions, so small businesses with no direct connection to the health care industry but that offer employee benefits such as health insurance, a Flexible Spending Account plan, or an employee wellness program generally must comply with HIPAA security and privacy requirements.
How to Win the War for Talent in the Gig Economy — YFS Magazine
Young employees crave freedom, flexibility, and work-life integration—all the perks of gig work. Workplace trends expert Rick Grimaldi says if you provide these benefits and a sense of stability and belonging, your company will thrive in the long run. Photo: Rick Grimaldi, Partner at FisherPhillips LLP | Source: Courtesy Photo Since the gig economy exploded on the scene during the Great Recession, it has reshaped the American workforce.
To win the war for talent, you have to flex
Rick Grimaldi is a partner at Fisher Phillips and the author of FLEX: A Leader's Guide to Staying Nimble and Mastering Transformative Change in the American Workplace. Opinions are author's own. These are strange times for employers. The constant refrain I hear is, "I have the work, but I can't find the talent and I am not sure what to do." After an unprecedented 15 months that took a significant toll on the market, the economy is primed to boom.
How Leaders Can Convince Reluctant Employees To Return To Work
Added by Greg Albaugh on June 2, 2021. Saved under Business, Columns, Employment, National, Opinion Tags: Back to Work, Employment A column By Rick Grimaldi The Case for Coming Back: When it comes to bringing hesitant employees back to the office, workplace trends expert Rick Grimaldi says the carrot is much more effective than the stick. Here, he shares ten ways to prepare and incentive your team for a return to work that works for everyone.
How to Leverage the Power of an Older and Younger Workforce (and Why You Should)
Everyone knows the workplace is now dominated by millennials, with Generation Z close at their heels. But that doesn’t mean baby boomers (or Generation X employees, for that matter) are leaving anytime soon. In fact, older employees—even some from the silent generation—are tenaciously hanging on to their place in the workforce. And that’s a really good thing. The most productive and high-performing companies include a nice mix of employees of all age ranges, older employees included.
Eight Workplace Trends Business Leaders Can’t Afford to Miss — YFS Magazine
Thriving in business means adapting to the many disruptions and influences that shape our modern work environment. Workplace trends expert Rick Grimaldi shares what’s in and what’s out in 2021. Photo: Rick Grimaldi, Partner at FisherPhillips LLP | Source: Courtesy Photo The way we work is changing fast. Technology is disrupting every sector, while shifting social, political, and environmental factors are shaping a new landscape of work for leaders and employees.
Opinion: Should remote workers be paid less?
kentoh / Shutterstock.com COVID-19 showed us once and for all that yes, many workers can successfully work from home. In fact, in many cases, employee productivity has soared. Now some employers are considering allowing workers to permanently work from home once the pandemic is over — even if home is far away from where the business is located. Some, however, are also considering paying remote workers less than in-office workers. But paying lower wages for remote employees could be a bad idea.
Should Remote Employees Be Paid Less Money? — YFS Magazine
Work-from-home employees have proven to be surprisingly productive during the pandemic. Now some employers are considering making remote work permanent and paying remote employees less than in-office employees. Workplace trends expert Rick Grimaldi explains why paying lower wages for remote employees could be a bad idea—and shares insights around this important decision. COVID-19 showed us once and for all that yes, many employees can successfully work from home.
The Impact Of Minimum Wage And AI On Employment
Contributed By Rick Grimaldi The controversy over raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour is coming to a head and revealing a wide range of perspectives. Many Americans support the proposed increase. Some businesses support an increase, just not one as large as $15. And others are firmly, vehemently against it. Meanwhile there are some interesting trends driving and impacting the minimum wage issue, says Rick Grimaldi, an expert on workplace trends. One is the rise of artificial intelligence.
Fisher Phillips A Double Whammy for American Business
Today, business in this country got a double dose of bad news when, first the President vetoed a joint resolution under the Congressional Review Act that sought to block implementation of the National Labor Relations Board's controversial amendments to its regulations for processing union representation cases, and the National Labor Relations Board decided the “mother” of all social media cases. The Senate March 4 adopted the resolution of disapproval (S.J. Res.
Fisher Phillips Welcome to the Government Solutions Blog
Welcome to the Government Solutions Blog Welcome to the inaugural posting on the Fisher Phillips Government Solutions blog site. It is here you will find information, stories, opinions and guidance by the attorneys who comprise the Fisher Phillips Government Solutions Practice Group. These attorneys have particular experience with government and government relations at the federal, state and local level and, importantly, recognize the unique intersection between government and business.
What insurance companies need to know about the CARES Act
U.S. President Donald Trump signs the H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, March 27, 2020. Trump signed the largest stimulus package in U.S. history today, a $2 trillion bill intended to rescue the coronavirus-battered economy after the House approved it earlier.
What Employers Need to Know About the CARES Act
Rick Grimaldi, left, and Luke McDaniels, right, of Fisher Phillips. The recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Stimulus Act (CARES Act) establishes several new avenues for businesses to combat the financial repercussions of the COVID-19 crisis. Among other things, it creates unique loan programs for small and midsize businesses and extends unusual tax benefits as an incentive for businesses to keep employees on the payroll.
Philadelphia’s Portable Benefits Plan Could Be Gig Economy Model
Philadelphia is about to become the first city in the country to approve legislation that would create a portable bank of paid time off (PTO) for domestic workers—and it could create the model for a similar blueprint that would aid the gig-economy workforce if implemented on a wider scale. The city council unanimously passed the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights several weeks ago, and Mayor Jim Kenney is expected to sign it into law in the near future.
Philadelphia Is Emerging As A Leader On Workplace Regs
Law360 (October 8, 2019, 1:22 PM EDT) -- Just this last year, the Philadelphia City Council passed two of the most progressive workplace ordinances in the nation. The first mandates a fair workweek by imposing a requirement of a regular work schedule for retail and hospitality and food service employees. The second makes it illegal to fire parking industry employees without just cause, a standard that has always been the hallmark of collective bargaining.
Pa. budget must protect job support for workers with disabilities | Opinion
Thousands of disabled Pennsylvanians are about to lose critical access to training and employment. If Governor Wolf and the Legislature do not provide critical funding for The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Office of Vocation Rehabilitation (PA OVR) during the current budget cycle, the services PA OVR provides are at risk, as are those who benefit.
Employers Dealt a Blow by Labor Board Decision on Arbitration Agreements
Employers may be surprised to learn that the Republican-controlled National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just issued a unanimous decision invalidating an employer's mandatory arbitration agreement that could be reasonably interpreted as preventing employees from filing charges with the board.
What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About HR And Startup Culture — YFS Magazine
When your startup is ready to grow and scale, hiring new employees and building the right team is mission critical. And while HR isn’t the job you signed up for as a founder, the right HR technology can help you get up to speed and manage employees with greater ease. The aim of HR technology is to create a fundamental transparency between you and your employees — providing balance between your responsibilities as an employer and the rights and privileges of your employees.
Perspective | www.themeetingmagazines.com
The working world is changing faster than many companies can keep up, it seems. The way we work has changed, including moving work to the virtual space. Full Story It turns out that smaller events are just better — better at delivering ROI, better at getting decision-makers together in relevant, targeted situations and better at generating real business results. Full Story It bears reminding that top-performing employees are already now as choosy as actual employers when it comes to hiring.
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