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In this #hrhotline Q&A, an HR Hero® subscriber asked how to pay exempt employees for extra hours worked on a specific contract and what best practices apply. 💡Get the full answer from BLR's team of subject matter experts: https://hubs.la/Q03LV3VV0 #FLSA #exemptemployees

Transform every training session into one that sticks. Our free guide breaks down the most effective training techniques to keep your teams engaged, improve comprehension, and boost retention. Inside, you’ll discover: ✅ How different training methods work and when to use them ✅ Advantages and pitfalls of each approach ✅ Tips to create a blended learning model that sticks Stop guessing what works. Download the guide and start delivering training that drives real results: https://hubs.la/Q03GclD_0 #employeetraining #training #employeeengagement

OSHA has proposed changes that remove pollutant-specific respirator requirements and medical evaluations for certain types of respirators. For EHS leaders, this shift creates new compliance uncertainty and increases the importance of strengthening training so supervisors and employees can recognize respiratory risks in real time. Watch our latest on-demand webinar to learn how you can stay ahead of this and other regulatory shifts: https://hubs.la/Q03GcrMx0 #workplacesafety #respiratoryprotection #safetycompliance

📖 It’s time to prep your handbook for the year ahead—whip up the perfect guide for your workplace. Just like a great recipe, it takes the right ingredients, careful prep, and a balanced mix! 👉 Swipe through for 5 timely HR tips to create a compliant, effective handbook your team will trust. Start cooking up success today with our FREE employee handbook cookbook: https://lnkd.in/eXFTKwDz #hrtips #employeehandbook

October is National Ergonomics Month 🦺 In 2022, back injuries resulted in 250,830 missed-work cases, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ready to refresh your workplace's back safety playbook? This article covers: ✅ How to spot lift risks with a quick job assessment ✅ Coaching safe lifting techniques ✅ When to team lift or use equipment ✅ Simple workstation changes that prevent strain 📖 Read it here: https://hubs.la/Q03CgBmf0 #ergonomicsmonth #workplacesafety #backsafety

For PEOs, employee handbooks can do much more than satisfy compliance. Used strategically, they can help your PEO strengthen client relationships, improve retention, and create measurable business growth. This guide shows exactly how. ✅ Build handbooks that scale efficiently ✅ Turn routine updates into trust and retention wins ✅ Use proven examples to demonstrate value and expertise ✅ Position your team as go-to advisors for clients Transform handbooks into a growth engine for your PEO. 👉 Download the free guide: https://hubs.la/Q03GcHJr0 #PEO #employeehandbook

On World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that creating a strong workplace starts with supporting the people in it. According to the American Psychological Association, 92% of workers say it's important to work for a company that values their well-being. When you prioritize mental health, you improve more than just morale. You boost retention, performance, and recruitment, too. 📘 Get our free guide with actionable ways to strengthen well-being at work: [insert link] #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth

October’s newsletter is packed with practical tools to help you kick off the new year with confidence 📩 Here’s what’s inside: ✔️ 2026 safety meeting calendar to connect observances with training topics and plan your year efficiently ✔️ Free guide on making employee training a top priority and demonstrating its value to leadership ✔️ ESG guide to align environmental, social, and governance practices with your long-term strategy ✔️ Comprehensive checklist to audit handbooks ahead of the new year with confidence 👉 Delivered straight to your inbox next week—subscribe now: https://hubs.la/Q03LcPxf0

⚖️ Shifting federal priorities are reshaping how HR must approach child labor compliance. The Trump administration’s DOL is taking a lighter-touch approach, meaning: ✅ More employer-led audits ✅ More targeted enforcement ✅ Bigger focus on voluntary compliance But here’s the catch: Legal risk is still high; especially in manufacturing, food processing, and agriculture. If you manage youth workers, partner with vendors who do, or operate across state lines, this article is worth a read: https://hubs.la/Q03MqBhJ0 #childlabor #laborlaws #workplacecompliance

Employment law is evolving fast—are your policies ready for 2026? ⚖️ Join BLR’s team of HR and employment law experts on Thursday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a FREE compliance update you won't want to miss. Get the clarity and confidence you need to lead your organization, reduce risk, and strengthen policies. Our in-house team will break down: ✔️ New state leave laws and mini-WARN updates ✔️ DOL’s 2026 agenda: joint employment, contractors, overtime ✔️ Wage and hour updates, including the PAID program ✔️ Benefits changes: HSAs, student loan repayment, more ✔️ What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for pay and benefits ✔️ E-Verify and immigration enforcement updates ✔️ Noncompete restrictions and how to revise your policies Reserve your spot 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03JRBf70 Can’t attend live? Register to get the recording and slides to review or share after the event. #HRcompliance #employmentlaw #HR