A few quick compliance tips:
- FMLA (FMLA employers only) – Please don’t forget that if an employee is out on a workers’ compensation injury or illness, FMLA still may apply if it is a serious health condition as defined by FMLA. Don’t forget to send out FMLA paperwork in these situations!
- I-9s – Now is an important time to make sure there are no I-9s that need to be reverified. Per the USCIS: “Reverification is never required for U.S. citizens or noncitizen nationals. Reverification is also never required when the following documents expire: U.S. passports, U.S. passport cards, Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards), and List B documents.” Reverification of I-9s is necessary when the employee’s temporary employment authorization or temporary employment authorization document has expired. Please contact MNW with questions. I am seeing many reverification documents that are not meeting the current legal standards.
- Training – Many members have inquired about respectful workplace/harassment/discrimination training. I am available to conduct these virtually or in-person. It is a great time to put away videos and have real conversations with staff on workplace expectations. SHRM has reported that incivility in the workplace hit an all time high in the fourth quarter of 2024 and first quarter of 2025. It does not seem to be abating.