As we have already seen in the last two weeks, with a new administration comes big changes. Let’s take a look at what we know is ahead for us with employment law updates in 2025 and what may still be to come. Alabama Employment Law For employers in Alabama, there are a few laws that passed last year that may have tax implications for your organization. You can click on any of the headings to read more about each of these employment law updates in 2025. Childcare Center Tax Credit: This tax credit went into effect on January 1, 2025
The end of the year is usually the busiest, with holiday planning, trying to finish up projects, and of course the dreaded year-end tasks that haunt us each year. Santa isn’t the only one making a list! Here’s a quick HR and Compliance checklist to help you make sure your organization is on the Nice List this holiday season. 8 HR and Compliance Reminders While an HR and Compliance checklist may seem daunting, and there are probably a long list of other tasks on your individual to do list, above all else, enjoy this holiday season. If you are looking
I was recently asked to speak at the Alabama SHRM Employment Law & Compliance Conference on the topic of violence in the workplace. A 2022 joint study by the Department of Justice Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and OSHA showed that while occurrences of workplace decreased 58% between 1994 and 2014, it is once again on the rise. And data published in February 2024 by Valentis, shows that 68% of workers feel unsafe at work. So what can employers do to ensure the safety of their people? First, it’s important to understand what workplace violence looks like. It’s much more