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This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.
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HR Brief Newsletter – October 2025
This HR Brief newsletter provides strategies for open enrollment communication and overcoming employee pessimism.
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Significant Proposed Changes to the H-1B Visa Program
On Sept. 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a proposed rule amending its regulations governing the process by which the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services selects H-1B registrations. The proposed rule would implement a weighted selection process that would generally favor higher-skilled and paid foreign workers. This Legal Update explains further.
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Question of the Week: What are Effective Ways to Manage Remote Employees?
Read moreQuestion of the WeekSEPTEMBER 22, 2025QUESTIONDo you have any tips for managing remote employees?
ANSWERManaging remote employees can pose certain challenges, but most can be overcome by making sure you’re focusing on the right things. Here are some of the practices we recommend:
- Set measurable goals around quantity or quality of work, or both. Whether employees get their work done to your satisfaction is more important to your bottom line than whether they’re always at their workstation.
- Ensure all the resources necessary for employees to do their jobs remotely are easily available. This includes phones, computers, extra monitors, video conferencing software, and instant messaging apps. If you need employees to have fast internet speeds, consider subsidizing the necessary costs.
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HR Brief Newsletter – September 2025
We are pleased to share the HR Brief Newsletter – September 2025, which provides an important update on the E-Verify Status Change Report and details about the OBBB Act’s recent elimination of taxes on qualified tips and overtime compensation. For more information, please refer to the content linked below in this email. We hope you find these updates helpful for your organization.
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Vote for Best of Park City 2025!
Best of Park City 2025 is here! It’s that time of year when we ask our clients and the community to vote for Celia Nash or Ettie Gorecki, both of Team Nash Insurance, as the best insurance agents in Park City!
We rely on so many people to make Park City the special place that it is, and we thank you for your time and your vote. Vote now through September 30th!
Results will be published in Park City’s Best magazine on November 15th.Here is the link to vote: https://parkrecord.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73yXcEYJ6vn9Enc
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Question of the Week: Can We Hold an Employee’s Last Check Until They Return Equipment?
Question of the WeekAUGUST 27, 2025QUESTIONAn employee recently resigned and hasn’t yet returned some company equipment. Can we hold on to their final paycheck until they return everything?
ANSWERNo, you can’t hold or delay an employee’s final paycheck while waiting for company equipment to be returned. Federal law requires that employees receive their final paycheck by their next regular payday, while almost half of the states require that they be paid within a shorter timeframe. In both cases, the obligation to pay in a timely fashion exists regardless of whether the employee has failed to return company property.
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Question of the Week: Could an Employee Qualify for Both Workers’ Comp and FMLA?
Question of the WeekAUGUST 20, 2025QUESTIONWe have an employee out due to a work-related injury. Do we still need to send them Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork if they’re already on workers’ compensation?
ANSWERIt depends. The FMLA and workers’ compensation serve different purposes. The FMLA provides unpaid job-protected leave, while workers’ compensation provides medical coverage and wage replacement when an employee is out due to a workplace injury.
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Question of the Week: How to Help Employees Write Goals
Question: We have several employees who seldom speak up during meetings. How can we encourage them?Answer:
Read moreEmployees may be hesitant to speak up during meetings for a variety of reasons. They might not know whether they should or how much time they can take. They might need a few moments to gather their thoughts before responding to new information. They might feel speaking up isn’t worth it or worry about saying the wrong thing. Here are a few ways to address those issues and encourage greater participation:
- When planning meetings, always include time for discussion and questions. Add this time to the agenda and don’t skip it. If you think you’ll run out of time, consider removing or tabling an agenda item so there’s still time for discussion.
- Share the agenda ahead of the meeting. Not everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts on the spot. Giving employees time to review the agenda ahead of time allows them to prepare their thoughts and feel more confident when contributing.
- Acknowledge and express appreciation when employees speak up. A simple thank you goes a long way. Ask follow-up questions to show you value their input. If the matter raised can’t be immediately answered or considered, let the employee know when you’ll get back with them. If their input leads to change, give them credit for the idea.
- If you host remote meetings, make sure someone is watching the chat. Employees who may not be comfortable cutting in or holding the floor out loud may still be trying to contribute via the meeting chat.
These small actions can make a big difference in building a meeting culture where everyone feels comfortable contributing. For more meeting guides, check out our Effective Meetings Checklist on the platform.
This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.
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Question of the Week: How Can We Encourage Employees to Speak Up in Meetings?
Question of the WeekAUGUST 06, 2025QUESTIONWe have several employees who seldom speak up during meetings. How can we encourage them?
ANSWEREmployees may be hesitant to speak up during meetings for a variety of reasons. They might not know whether they should or how much time they can take. They might need a few moments to gather their thoughts before responding to new information. They might feel speaking up isn’t worth it or worry about saying the wrong thing. Here are a few ways to address those issues and encourage greater participation:
- When planning meetings, always include time for discussion and questions. Add this time to the agenda and don’t skip it. If you think you’ll run out of time, consider removing or tabling an agenda item so there’s still time for discussion.
- Share the agenda ahead of the meeting. Not everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts on the spot. Giving employees time to review the agenda ahead of time allows them to prepare their thoughts and feel more confident when contributing.
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This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.
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