Should You Raise Salaries or Reclassify Employees?, DOL Addresses How Labor Laws Apply to Use of AI, Good-Faith Belief of Compliance Helps Employer, more

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SHRM's HR Daily May 9, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Overtime Rule: Raise Salaries or Reclassify Employees?  New U.S. overtime rules impact salaries and job classifications. Employers are advised to weigh the economic outcomes and employee morale as they decide whether to increase wages or reclassify these workers as nonexempt.     DOL Addresses How Labor Laws Apply to Use of AI The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a new guidance reminding employers about the necessity of adhering to federal labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act, as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into workplace practices.   Advertisement     2024 Voice of the Workplace Report Explore the top 5 trends that are impacting workplace culture based on perspectives from HR professionals, employee feedback, and millions of Calm users across the globe. Download Report     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Good-Faith Belief an Employer Was Compliant Spares It from Penalties The California Supreme Court ruled that an employer who reasonably and in good faith believed it was compliant with wage statement laws is not subject to civil penalties. This comes despite previous court decisions awarding damages for wage statement inaccuracies.     How Much Data Is Too Much? California state officials have issued an Enforcement Advisory against unnecessary data collection and extended retention, urging businesses to adhere strictly to the data minimization principles outlined in the California Consumer Privacy Act.   Advertisement     Get a List of the Best HRIS Systems for your Company Finding a new HRIS/payroll solution for your company doesn't have to be a pain. Let the experts at Matchr do the heavy lifting for you! Just tell us what you need, and we'll send you a customized shortlist of the best systems on the market. It's simple - and best of all, free! Join the thousands of HR pros who've trusted Matchr to simplify their system searches for the past 11 years! Get Your Free List Now     Court Partially Overturns Inglewood's Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance A district court has struck down critical sections of the 2022 health care worker minimum wage ordinance in Inglewood, Calif., finding parts of it pre-empted by federal law.     UK: Could a Trial Period in a New Role Be a Reasonable Adjustment? A transfer to fill an existing vacancy for a trial period in some circumstances can be a reasonable adjustment for an employee with a disability.     Advertisement   SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     SHRM's Mental Health & Wellness Virtual Retreat Stress, Burnout, and the Workplace: Strategies for Enhancing Employee Engagement May 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ET / 8 a.m.-1 p.m. PT Sponsor: Calm In this keynote session, SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP; Calm Chief Clinical Officer Chris Mosunic; and stress and burnout coach Chibs Okereke discuss the damaging effects of workplace burnout on motivation and performance. This widespread issue impacts employees at all levels and requires organizations to prioritize mental and physical health in their employee wellness strategies. Join us to learn self-care techniques for stress management and discover how integrating self-care tools can help foster a supportive workplace culture and prevent burnout.     How to Build and Execute a Benefits Strategy May 21, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Colonial Life In this webcast, learn how to build and execute a benefits strategy. Discover how to rethink your marketing and talent retention strategies despite limited resources and gain an understanding of the different types of benefits available—allowing you to successfully build and execute a benefits strategy that is right for your business. Additionally, gain insights on how to communicate these benefits effectively to ensure employee engagement and satisfaction.     The Real Cost of Payroll Errors and How to Avoid Them May 23, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Paycom Join this webcast to understand the significant financial impact of payroll errors, as highlighted by Ernst & Young, which reveals that 1 in 5 payrolls contain mistakes, costing businesses an average of $291 per error. Discover how one large company spent nearly $1 million annually fixing preventable payroll mistakes and how noncompliance and corrections consume significant resources, including a full-time employee dedicating half a year to addressing these issues. Learn effective strategies to avoid common payroll pitfalls, reduce regulatory costs, and leverage HR technology to achieve broader organizational goals.     Getting Buy-in and Budget as an HR Leader May 28, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Lanteria The workplace landscape has undergone dramatic shifts due to changes in remote work, increased business costs, and talent shortages, which have propelled HR from a basic administrative function to a crucial strategic partner. This webcast will equip you with strategies to enhance your pitches for HR initiatives and secure the necessary funding to achieve leadership goals, emphasizing the alignment of HR metrics with business terms such as key performance indicators (KPIs) and return on investment (ROI). You will learn how to build compelling business cases for your budgets, establish systems to measure success, and simplify your professional life.     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. Senior Consultant in Compensation Consulting - DCI Consulting (Remote)     EXPRESS REQUEST     Investment Advice Fiduciary Rule Takes Effect Sept. 23 The Department of Labor has finalized the long-awaited fiduciary rule, which aims to modernize and increase investment advice standards for retirement accounts. The rule updates the definition of an investment advice fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code so that providers adhere to "high standards of care and loyalty" when recommending investments. Visit SHRM's Investment Advice Fiduciary Rule Express Request.     USEFUL LINKS   SHRM INCLUSION 2024: Registration is now open. Join us Nov. 4-7 in the Denver metro area or virtually. SHRM Enterprise Solutions: Achieve more with a successful HR team. Join us at the Women in Leadership Institute 2024 in Orlando, Fla., or virtually Nov. 11-14. Bring your team or come on your own.     FEATURED WHITE PAPERS   5 Must-Haves for a Successful Well-Being Program   OFFERED BY:  WebMD Health Services   Discover the five essential components necessary for developing an exceptional well-being program that not only engages your employees but also yields tangible benefits. 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