When Workers Must Tell Employers Why They Are Absent, House Rejects Joint Employer Rule, Getting Back in the Groove after a Long Weekend, more

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SHRM's HR Daily Jan. 16, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Need to Know: When Workers Must Tell Employers Why They Are Absent  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's failure to disclose his recent hospitalization has triggered an uproar in Washington, D.C.—and in workplaces beyond the capital city. Experts said employees should be prepared to disclose basic information about their own hospitalizations, for their own protection.     House Rejects Joint Employer Rule The U.S. House of Representatives voted 206-177 on Jan. 12 to overturn the National Labor Relations Board's new joint employer rule. Here's what will likely happen next.   Advertisement     Caregiver Mental Health Support: A Win-Win for All Many of your employees are likely caregivers and it's taking a toll on their mental health. Discover the impact of caregiving on employees and the importance of employer support. Download Whitepaper     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Getting Back in the Groove after a Long Weekend or Holiday It can be difficult getting back into the work groove after a three-day weekend or longer holiday break, but there are strategies you can use to make the transition a little easier for yourself and your team.     Why Mental Health Will Be One of the Biggest Topics of 2024 Aflac CHRO Jeri Hawthorne talks with SHRM Online about high rates of employee burnout, taking stock of benefits plans at the beginning of the year and why HR leaders need to act now to protect employees' mental health.   Advertisement     How to Operationalize DEIB in 2024 Join us on January 23 at 10 a.m. PST for a webinar featuring HR leaders from Indeed, Lattice, and Paradigm to learn how to bring DEIB programs to life. They'll discuss best practices and tools to operationalize your initiatives to see a measurable impact. Register Now     Viewpoint: Is GenAI's Impact on Productivity Overblown? While generative AI can help individual workers work faster, those results don't always scale to increased productivity for the whole organization, researchers have found. In some cases, GenAI slows workers down.     Four-Day Workweek Continues to Gain Interest While not widespread in practice, the four-day workweek is cropping up in a variety of industries, including manufacturing and policing. Some employers see it as a way to avoid layoffs, as a hiring and retention strategy or to promote a culture of work/life balance.     New York Governor Backs Prenatal Leave for Pregnant Workers New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed expanding the state's paid family leave law to include 40 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments, making New York the first state in the nation to establish coverage for prenatal care.   Advertisement     2024 HR Compliance Calendar Whether it's "National Coffee Day" or crucial IRS deadlines, we're here to keep HR professionals ahead on all vital dates. Download Now     Texas Law Prohibiting IE&D Offices at Public Colleges Takes Effect Effective Jan. 1, a new Texas law prohibits public institutions of higher education from establishing or maintaining inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) offices or hiring or assigning officers, employees or contractors to perform the duties of an IE&D office.     SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     Total Rewards and Employee Recognition: Igniting Productivity and Cultural Buy-In at Every Stage of the Employee Journey Jan. 23, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Awardco As people leaders, you may be more concerned about the well-being, mental health and support of your employees than other leaders are—but how can you tell the proper story to get leadership buy-in on your initiatives? Attend this session for discussion on the latest trends in total rewards and employee recognition, the myths that keep us from success, and how rewards and recognition at every stage of the employee journey will light a warm fire of employee engagement and wellness that will drive your organization forward.     Talent Effectiveness Across the Employee Life Cycle Jan. 24, 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT Sponsor: Rippling The quality of your talent has a drastic impact on business performance: Your company's ability to reach its goals depends on your HR team's ability to effectively and efficiently attract, onboard, engage, develop, retain and manage talent. In this webinar, we will cover how a systematic approach to managing talent across the employee life cycle is essential to outperform competitors and set your business up for long-term success. We'll highlight tools, processes and people management tactics that HR can deploy to become a key strategic driver of business impact.     2024 Well-Being Trends to Watch Jan. 26, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: WebMD Health Services As we step into 2024, seize the moment to explore the transformative trends molding the landscape of employee well-being. Against a backdrop of economic uncertainties, climate considerations and geopolitical shifts, WebMD Health Services presents a webcast delving into the comprehensive nature of employee well-being, spanning beyond physical health to encompass mental well-being, financial wellness and broader life aspects contributing to purpose and fulfillment. Join this webcast as we dissect four pivotal trends shaping employee well-being in 2024, offering insights into evolving engagement strategies, the next phase of holistic well-being programs and emerging concepts in the well-being realm.     2024 Trends: 5 HR Priorities You Need to Know Feb. 6, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Paycom What should be the biggest items on your HR radar for 2024? Join this webcast to learn about what's weighing most on the minds of HR professionals. Drawing on the results of a September 2023 survey, you'll see what topics stood out as HR priorities. A thousand U.S. professionals weighed in about the HR technology trends, strategies and goals that were occupying their focus. Their responses offer an actionable map of the industry's ever-changing landscape. For organizations large and small across nearly every industry, this is a must-see webinar to kick off 2024.     View the complete schedule of SHRM webcasts.     HR JOB OF THE DAY   Need to hire highly qualified HR candidates or looking to move your own HR career forward? SHRM HR Jobs can help you reach your goals by connecting top employers with premier HR professionals. Now more user-friendly and with new features, including the ability to filter candidates by SHRM credentials. Visit SHRM HR Jobs to learn more. Human Resource Specialist - Morrison-Maierle, Inc. - Montana (Hybrid)     EXPRESS REQUEST     Independent Contractor Classification Rule Takes Effect March 11 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that changes the criteria for classifying independent contractors. The final rule requires companies to weigh a variety of economic factors to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Visit SHRM's FLSA: Independent Contractor Classification Final Rule Express Request.     USEFUL LINKS   Have global HR responsibilities? SHRM's HR Knowledge Center has compiled employment law resources for over 40 countries. Attend a Better Workplaces Challenge Cup Competition to discover new HR tech and earn PDCs. The 2024 competitions start in March. Reserve your spots today! ​SHRM podcasts feature insightful interviews, captivating conversations and timely tips for anyone who wonders about the workplace.     FEATURED WHITE PAPERS   In the Employee Benefits World, Knowledge Is Power   OFFERED BY: Ameritas   Benefits communication is critical to overall employee satisfaction, productivity and retention. Employers should leverage benefits materials and tools that insurance carriers can provide for education. 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