Michigan Court Revives Original Minimum Wage and Sick Leave Laws
A Michigan court has ruled that the 2018 amendments the state legislature made to the citizen initiatives for increased minimum wage and...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 19, 20225 min read
Employee Benefit Trends That Are Shaping 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic shifted just about every aspect of our lives – including how we work, where we work, and what we want from our...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 18, 20221 min read
2022 State of HR Report
To understand how HR has navigated pandemic-driven challenges and what the outcomes were for business, in February 2022 Mineral surveyed...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 27, 20225 min read
Employer Considerations for Coverage of Abortion Benefits
In anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade, states...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 13, 20221 min read
Federal: IRS Increases Mileage Rate for Remainder of 2022
Effective July 1, 2022, the optional standard mileage rate will increase for the final six months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 19, 20221 min read
Federal: Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility Extended
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced another extension of the...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Apr 1, 20223 min read
President Biden Extends National Emergency Outbreak Period Rules
On February 18, 2022, President Biden formally extends the COVID-19 National Emergency, which was set to expire on March 1, 2022 for...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 25, 20213 min read
What the Delta Variant Means for Return-to-Work Mask Policies
With a growing percentage of the United States population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, many localities and, in turn, employers,...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 12, 20214 min read
5 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2022
For the past two decades, health costs have increased each year. This happens for a variety of reasons, such as inflation or, say, a...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 15, 20212 min read
Managing Work-from-Home (WFH) Paranoia
The shift to remote work has almost entirely eliminated the social aspects of the on-site workplace, which makes it difficult for many...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 24, 20211 min read
Health-related Productivity Costs
While offering health coverage and benefits for employees and dependents is a major business expense, lost productivity due to physical and...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Cybercrime and Benefits Plans
There is a cyberattack every 39 seconds, according to recent estimates from the University of Maryland. Data breaches and cyberattacks...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 26, 20214 min read
8 Policies to Review Before Returning to Work
Returning to in-person work is a top priority for many workplaces. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lessens, employers are eager to...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 7, 202121 min read
EEOC Issues New FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccine Programs & Incentives
On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) added new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) to its...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 19, 20211 min read
4 Virtual Recruitment Strategies
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many recruiting budgets have been slashed, and employers are struggling to find talent. However, virtual...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 10, 20211 min read
Using Technology in Learning and Development
As an organization’s needs accelerate and evolve, it’s also important that their employees have the necessary skills to succeed. By...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Apr 22, 20211 min read
Preparing HR for Future Health Crises
The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call for HR departments in 2020. Suddenly, employees were looking to HR teams for guidance in areas...
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