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AK Webinar | SECURE 2.0 Act: Critical 401k and Retirement Plan Changes That Will Impact Employers in 2025 and 2026
The SECURE 2.0 Act Legislation brings critical changes to employer 401(k) plans for 2025 and 2026. Join us for an important opportunity to gain a better understanding of its impact and how to get your plan compliant in 2025.
Webinar Recap | Fall into Success with HR Strategies for Autumn
As we moved into the fall season, our team addressed our list of top HR priorities and challenges to get right in Fall/Winter 2024.
Insights
Social media’s role in workplace harassment: Policy implications
While social media can be a powerful tool for networking, collaboration, and communication, it also opens the door to new forms of harassment that can have serious implications for both employees and employers.
Preparing for the future of senior care
A recent gathering of senior care professionals from across the country brought together experts to discuss the pressing issues and opportunities facing the industry.
Webinar Recap | Make or Break for Overtime & Non-Competes
Our August webinar explored the future of new overtime regulations and the evolving landscape of noncompete agreements. Find out how these may affect your organization and what steps you can take now to prepare.
Best practices for handling employee grievances
In recent months, there has been a noticeable increase in employee grievances.
AK in the Community
August 2024: Charitable Donation Recipients
Each quarter, our Charitable Donation Committee meets to discuss and vote on all donation requests submitted to Adams Keegan since the previous meeting.
Celebrating National Nonprofit Day
As we recognize National Nonprofit Day on August 17, we celebrate all the wonderful things nonprofits do, their invaluable contributions and dedication to making a positive impact.
6 tips to help HR attract and retain Gen Z and millennial talent
Attracting and retaining Gen Z and Millennial talent in the 2024 job market presents unique challenges and opportunities for employers.
Webinar Recap | July Summer Roundtable
For this year's second summer roundtable, our panel of Advisors discussed a variety of topics – plus your questions. We covered labor market trends, building culture, and legislative and court updates.
Webinar Recap | June Summer Roundtable
The first webinar of the 2024 summer season featured our panel of advisors discussing a variety of topics covering anything from building company culture to summer weather disaster response.
AI and Hiring: Balancing Efficiency with Human Interaction
In today's bustling restaurant industry, where every detail matters, technology has become an indispensable tool – especially in hiring and staffing.
May 2024: Charitable Donation Recipients
Webinar Recap | Managing Change: Terminations, Seasonal Staffing, & USDOL's New Minimum Salary Standards
To wrap up the month of May, we brushed up on best practices for managing terminations, including guidelines and cautions for hiring seasonal employees and interns. We also continued to address questions on the USDOL's new salary requirements and timelines.
Mind matters: The significance of mental health benefits in workplace well-being
As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, it’s imperative to shed light on the critical importance of mental health in the workplace.
Webinar Recap | US DOL's New Salary Exemption Threshold
We discussed the U.S. Department of Labor's April 23 final ruling on amending who is exempt from FLSA's minimum wage and overtime rules.
Case Studies, Insights
Streamlining Workers' Compensation: A Case Study in Customized Solutions
Adams Keegan’s client, an outdoor hospitality management company, faced significant challenges in managing their workers’ compensation policy.
Webinar Recap | Employee Benefits Landscape & April Compliance Updates
April showers brought insights on trends in health insurance, evolving cost structures, common buying questions for small and mid-size employers, and more.
Spring cleaning your benefits and payroll processes: Streamlining efficiency for success
This time of year presents an opportunity for organizations to reevaluate and streamline benefits and payroll systems, ensuring they function at peak efficiency.
Webinar Recap | DOL's New Independent Contractor Rules Explained
A comprehensive review of the rules, best practices, and myths on differentiating independent contractors and employees in the workplace.
Webinar Recap | Recruiting and Onboarding Talent in 2024
Check out our Leap Day conversation on best practices in recruiting, hiring, and managing your talent in 2024.
February 2024: Charitable Donation Committee Selects Quarterly Recipients
Auditing PTO Policies: Ensuring Compliance Amid State Variations
As the dynamics of workforce management evolve, the landscape of managing paid time off (PTO) and various leaves is undergoing a significant transformation.
Webinar Recap | 2024 Outlook
Our panel of experts discussed a broad range of important topics and trends we expect to see in 2024.
Making a Difference in 2023
During this month that is often described as a “Season of Giving," it seems fitting to highlight the many organizations that Adams Keegan has contributed to in the calendar year of 2023.
Webinar Recap | HR's Year-End Review
For the final webinar of 2023, we reviewed notable HR practices of the past year and addressed common issues, such as wage and hour, terminations, hiring practices, and more.
Employer Alerts
Colorado to Begin Enforcement of the SecureSavings Program in 2024
Earlier this year, Colorado joined a growing list of states that have enacted retirement savings programs.
Following Illinois’ Lead, Chicago Passes New Citywide Paid Leave Law
The Chicago City Council has also passed a new Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance.
Webinar Recap | Thanksgiving Compliance Stuffing
Our panel of experts reviewed year-end payroll practice tips for bonuses, gifts, wage corrections, and more.
Spreading Joy and Making a Difference This Holiday Season
At Adams Keegan, giving back isn't just a mantra – it's a commitment woven into our core values.
Transitioning Seasonal Employees to Full-Time Team Members
Transitioning seasonal employees into full-time staff is a strategic move that can save your hotel time and resources on recruitment and training.
October 2023: Charitable Donation Committee Selects Quarterly Recipients
Webinar Recap | Guide to Harassment Training, Employees Quitting, & Getting Ready for New Overtime Rules
In October's webinar, we covered harassment training, employees quitting, and getting ready for new overtime rules.
Webinar Recap | 3 More Things That Can Go Wrong in HR
Recapping a discussion on common manager missteps in classifying, compensating, and separating employees and the consequences employers can face.
How Employers Should Respond to New Pay Transparency Laws
In recent years, pay transparency has become a significant area of focus for lawmakers and employees alike.
Three questions to boost nursing home audit readiness
Audit preparation can be a challenge. Three questions can guide you, regardless of your circumstances.
The need to know on Form I-9
Provisions for remote verifications that emerged during the COVID pandemic are ending, and a remote verification alternative has been released through the new Form I-9.
In a choppy labor market, staff will stay with employers who go “all-in”
On paper, the market is resilient, but competition for pay and benefits between employers remains intense.
New Form I-9 Available in Efficenter Onboarding
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Webinar Recap | Summer Topics Roundtable #3 & Compensation Strategy
Our last summer roundtable discussion features a comprehensive look at compensation strategies and market trends.
New Jersey Unemployment Notice Requirements
New Jersey employers must now provide separated employees with a separation notice.
Colorado Sick Leave & Equal Pay Act Updates
The Colorado legislature has passed the Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, amending the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
New Form I-9 and Updates to Remote Verification Rules
On Aug. 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Four Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Approach Compliance Challenges
When it comes to operating a nonprofit, it’s seldom as straightforward as simply giving back.
Tangible strategies to increase retention and avoid turnover
As the hotel industry continues to face all too familiar workforce pressures, greater retention should be a key focus for executives.
Streamlining Systems: Four Strategies for Human Resources Audits
Streamlined systems should be top of mind during a human resources audit.
Webinar Recap | Summer Topics Roundtable #2
Read the full recap of our second roundtable discussion on a variety of topics.
Leveraging unique differences for successful hotel branding
U.S. businesses and those they serve are facing familiar pressures, from continued supply chain disruptions to high inflation impacting consumer confidence.
Minnesota Passes Paid Sick Leave Law
Effective January 1, 2024, Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time law will require employers to provide paid leave to employees.
Illinois Equal Pay Registration
Employers should expect to be contacted by the IDOL with a certification deadline and next steps by the end of the year.
EEO-1 Data Collection to Open in the Fall
The annual data collection includes demographic workforce data by race/ethnicity, sex, and job categories.
Supreme Court Revises the Undue Hardship Test for Religious Accommodations
In an opinion released on June 29, the Court stated that a higher level of hardship would be required to deny a religious accommodation.
Why good data drives DEI initiatives
DEI leadership drives positive workplace culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction, lower turnover rates, and improved business performance.
Five ways to address the hospitality talent gap
One effect of growth is giving hospitality businesses the fiscal and strategic breathing room to reimagine how they hire and train, the skills they can look for, and the type of businesses they want to build to attract fresh talent.
Webinar Recap | Summer Topics Roundtable
A summer roundtable discussion on a variety of topics including multi-state employment challenges, managing seasonal employees and common questions on unemployment - plus more!
Minimum Wage Updates – June 2023
State and local level changes to the minimum wage are scheduled to occur throughout 2023.
Form I-9 Remote Document Review Flexibility Ending
COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9 will end on July 31, 2023.
Florida to Require Employer Use of E-Verify
Effective July 1, 2023, private employers in Florida with at least 25 employees will be required to process new hires through the E-Verify system.
Washington State Long-Term Care Contributions Start Soon
Beginning July 1, 2023, a 0.58% premium assessment will be imposed on all Washington employee wages unless they have received an exemption from the state.
Nonprofits, We Need to Talk About Parental Leave Policies
Parental leave has emerged as a front-runner among benefits for recruiting and retaining talent.
Webinar Recap: Everything You Want To Know About Separating With An Employee
This webinar discussed details & differences between termination-for-cause, at-will separations, layoffs, and voluntary & involuntary quitting.
May 2023: Restoring Hope at Memphis’s Hope House
Adams Keegan team members volunteered this month at Memphis' Hope House.
April 2023: Charitable Donation Committee Selects New Recipients
East Dallas Exchange Club, Shelby Farms Park, and West Cancer Foundation are among this quarter's recipients.
Insights, Webinars & Events
Recap: Adams Keegan Live Webinar | Guide to Employee Grievances, Investigations & Resolutions
April’s live webinar featured a discussion on how companies can best address team member concerns and grievances, plus closer guidance on investigation best practices.
FCRA Summary of Rights Update
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has made minor updates to the Summary of Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
COVID-19 National Emergency Ends
President Biden signed legislation in April that ended the COVID-19 National Emergency effective immediately.
Digital Nomads Can Be a Fit for Your Company — Here's What You Need to Consider
Some members of the workforce that have the option to continue with fully remote workplaces have started to explore the “digital nomad” lifestyle.
Successful HR Integration During a Merger/Acquisition
Webinars & Events, Insights
Recap: Adams Keegan Live Webinar | Accommodations in the Modern Workplace
A refresher on addressing employees’ needs under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and more.
Supreme Court Decision Highlights the Importance of the FLSA Salary Basis Test
While much of the focus on an FLSA exemption analysis focuses on the job duties of the employee and the amount of pay he or she receives, this decision is a reminder that the way the employee is paid should also be considered.
NLRB Restricts Certain Severance Agreement Provisions
A recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has reversed previous decisions upholding the legality of confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements.
Recap: Adams Keegan Live Webinar | Employee Engagement in Senior Living
Providing insight into drivers of great organizational culture in the senior living sector.
Recap: Adams Keegan Live Webinar | Managing Federal & State Leave Programs
Diving into the leave management landscape and how programs operate across the different states.
Illinois Employers Must Soon Offer Miscellaneous Paid Leave
Last month, the Illinois legislature passed the Paid Leave for All Workers (PLFAW) Act.
New Federal Protections in Place for Pregnant Workers
President Biden recently signed into law an omnibus government spending bill that includes two new pieces of legislation affecting the federal rights of nursing and pregnant employees in the workplace.
January 2023: Charitable Donation Committee Meets, Selects Recipients
Recap: Adams Keegan 2023 Outlook Webinar
On January 31, 2023, both new and familiar topics in compliance and best practices were delivered by your Adams Keegan team.
New York Requires Electronic Postings
In addition to physically posting employee-rights posters in the workplace, New York now requires employers to provide electronic notice of these posters.
IRS Permanently Extends the Deadline for Providing Form 1095-B/1095-C
The IRS has issued final regulations that permanently extend the deadline for providing individuals with Forms 1095-B and 1095-C from January 31 to March 2 of each year.
Non-Compete Ban Proposed by the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission recently published a proposed rule that, if it becomes final, would ban all non-compete agreements with limited exceptions.
Tennessee Expands E-Verify Law
Effective January 1, 2023, Tennessee private employers with 35 or more employees under the same FEIN are required to use E-Verify.
Year-End Alert – Erroneously Paid Wages
As Calendar Year 2022 draws to a close, Adams Keegan would like to begin a review of several items that may be pertinent to your payroll process.
Minimum Wage Updates
State and local level changes to the minimum wage are scheduled to occur in 2023.
New York Bans No-Fault Attendance Policies
New York State has enacted legislation that bans "no-fault" attendance policies.
November 2022: Adams Keegan Nashville team volunteers with Operation Stand Down
The Adams Keegan Nashville office held a volunteer outing with our client Operation Stand Down.
Insights, Press Releases
For the communities we call home: Giving back at Adams Keegan
What we do in our communities – and why it matters.
Year-End Alert – Bonus or Special Payroll Processing
2023 Social Security Taxable Wage Amounts Increase
The Social Security Administration has announced that, effective January 1, 2023, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase.
Reminder on Voting Leave Requirements as Election Day Nears
As Tuesday’s elections near, we recommend you quickly familiarize yourself with the applicable voting leave laws.
Flexible I-9 Rules for Remote Workers Extended until July 31, 2023
Federal immigration officials recently announced that they will permit remote review of new hires’ I-9 documentation for those who work exclusively in a remote setting due to COVID-19 related precautions through July 2023.
Continue to Use the Expiring Form I-9
The USCIS has advised employers to continue to use the Form I-9 beyond the listed expiration date of October 31, 2022.
Pay Transparency Law in NYC Effective on November 1, 2022
Many jurisdictions around the country such as California, Colorado, and Nevada have enacted laws that require pay disclosure to job applicants.
Adams Keegan Webinar Recording | Properly Classifying Your Exempt Employees
This review is useful for all managers and HR teams looking to audit, determine, and adjust the "how" and "why" of employee wage and hour classifications.
Rhode Island, California Protect Recreational Cannabis Use
Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed "The Rhode Island Cannabis Act," which grants adults aged 21 and older the right to possess and grow certain amounts of cannabis for recreational use.
Oregon to Introduce Paid Family Leave
Effective January 1, 2023, premiums will start being collected, through payroll deductions, for the new Oregon Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) program.
September 2022: Running toward a cure
Several in our Adams Keegan Memphis team joined in at West Cancer Center’s Fight On 5K on September 10 at Shelby Farms Park.
Colorado to Introduce Paid Family Leave
Effective January 1, 2023, premiums will start being collected, through payroll deductions, for the new Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.
California Set to Extend COVID Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
Governor Newsom is set to sign an extension of the state’s COVID supplemental paid sick leave program into law.
NLRB Proposes New Standard for Joint Employers
The National Labor Relations Board delivered a proposal to again revise its standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act.
Restaurant HR Operations Cost Audit
As inflation hammers restaurants, here are four ways to audit the true cost of HR.
Interstate Hiring – Considerations for Employers
As remote work becomes more prevalent, employers are often hiring workers in states they have not previously occupied. Many employers, busy with their day-to-day tasks of running a business, are not aware of the obligations that come with hiring in new jurisdictions.
Case Studies
Hospitality Operator Checks in to Serious Efficiency
Three legacy systems that couldn’t share information hamstrung a privately-held hospitality operator with more than 40 properties and nearly 6,000 employees.
QSR Operator Overcomes HR and Payroll Challenges with help of HR Provider
Confronted with far-reaching tax issues, a private equity-owned QSR operator faced the threat of mandatory closures in two of the nine states where it operated.
Senior Living Provider Eliminates Inefficiencies with New HR Provider
Legacy systems that were not industry-specific and could not share information caused time-consuming and costly inefficiencies for a senior living provider with 26 communities and more than 1,400 employees.
A business launched mid-pandemic nets big tax savings
When a startup company with approximately 30 team members launched in 2020 during the middle of the COVID pandemic, Adams Keegan was there to provide value and steer them through a key growing pain – taxes and associated tax credits.
Multi-state hotel operator reaches next level with Adams Keegan
A privately held hospitality company with 35 hotels spread across six states confronted process inefficiencies in its human resources and payroll operations. They needed a provider that both understood the regulatory challenges unique to multi-state operations as well as providing a technology-driven approach.
People First: Four Staffing Trends to Expect in 2022
Two months into the new year, U.S. businesses and those they serve are facing familiar pressures from supply chain disruptions to high inflation impacting consumer confidence. In the hospitality sector, these issues feed into industry-specific worries, like a slow restart to business travel and the number of long-distance vacations dampened by COVID-19 surges.
Business necessity of COVID testing no longer presumed
On July 12, 2022, the EEOC updated its position in light of the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New requirements under the PA Minimum Wage Act
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has implemented new regulations under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA) that go into effect on August 5, 2022.
Michigan court stays ruling on minimum wage and paid sick leave
The current legal state of the matter is that a judge has delayed any changes from the court, stemming from a July 19, 2022 ruling, that will affect the state’s minimum wage or paid sick time laws.
Accommodations in the Workplace
Employers often receive accommodation requests from employees relating to religious or medical needs, and companies need to be mindful of the legal obligations triggered by these requests.
State and local level changes to the minimum wage are scheduled to occur throughout 2022.
April 2022: Center of a Century at Overton Park
Adams Keegan was a lead sponsor at the Overton Park Conservancy’s “Center of a Century” celebration.
Audiocasts
Adams Keegan Audiocasts
Adams Keegan audiocasts provide insights on a variety of topics related to human resources.
Case Study: An RV Park Accelerates Onboarding, even in Peak Hiring Season
Adams Keegan transformed a recreational vehicle (RV) park’s management company employee administration procedures to more quickly welcome and prepare new team members, while improving compliance processes.
Four Hidden Costs of Turnover and Tangible Strategies to Increase Retention
Preparing for the future of client services
As a client service professional for more than 30 years, I have had a front row seat to a dramatic transformation over the past few decades. A digital revolution that emerged with a force in the 1990s, plus a recent global pandemic that changed the face of work, have only accelerated the evolution of a field that was once exclusively face-to-face or just a simple phone call away.
Reimagining the Restaurant Experience Is a Recipe for Success in Staffing
After coping with a once in a generation pandemic, most have struggled to adjust to the post-COVID period of inflation, unsettled supply chains and most of all, a shrunken pool of human resources.
The long-term care staffing crisis is about more than job vacancies
As elders with complex care needs grew in number and facilities took on more residents and patients, it seemed even fewer numbers of staff were in the system to care for them.
Four Trends for Restaurant Operators to Consider in 2022
With 2021 nearly wrapped up, restaurant operators across the country are looking to the New Year with cautious optimism.
Adams Keegan Webinar Recording: Update on OSHA Vaccine & Testing Requirements
A recorded version of our up-to-the-minute status review of the current state of OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), the week’s important court activity, and the pressing questions ahead of the scheduled effective date for private employers with 100+ employees.
Three Hotel Human Resources Trends for 2022
As 2021 draws to a close and planning for 2022 comes to mind, the hotel industry can reflect on several shifts within the sector and in the wider economy that have left a lasting impact.
A cultural response to the 'Great Resignation'
The “Great Resignation” is here, and the facts on this disruptive trend are certainly troubling.
What Home Health Providers Need to Know About THC Delta-8
The homecare industry is facing a major workforce shortage, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent vaccine mandates. Staffers are burnt out and looking for ways to cope—and that may include seeking relief in cannabis products.
Adams Keegan Webinar Recording: OSHA’s Long-Awaited COVID ETS Released
Adams Keegan has reviewed the lengthy OSHA ETS and is addressing its contents in this webinar recording.
What’s in a mandate? Navigating OSHA’s new workplace vaccine rules
An emerging Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule will require companies with more than 100 employees to either ensure those workers are vaccinated or provide proof of a negative test each week before reporting for their jobs.
Adams Keegan Webinar – President Biden's COVID Action Plan
On September 9, President Biden announced significant steps intended to help curb the COVID-19 pandemic. In this webinar, Adams Keegan's team of experts offer a review of the announcement and its implications for employers.
I’m hiring — Where are the candidates?
Not only are companies having difficulty filling positions, but they are also seeing increased numbers of candidates breaking off contact altogether, or in modern parlance, “ghosting.”
Non-profits Can Benefit from Outsourcing HR
Focusing on ambitious goals with limited funds, nonprofits often adopt a DIY or bargain-hunt approach to their human resources functions.
12.19.23
Adams Keegan Expands Recruitment Team, Custom Hiring Solutions
Adams Keegan announces the addition of Angie Carrier to its recruiting team.
12.14.23
Adams Keegan Completes System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1® – Type I Examination
The completion of the examination exemplifies Adams Keegan’s commitment to its users to provide detailed information and assurance.
5.10.23
Adams Keegan Expands Nashville Presence, Appoints Director of Business Development
Adams Keegan announced that Andrew Urbain has been hired as the Director of Business Development.
11.29.22
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