BerniePortal HR Blog

Emerging HR trends, compliance updates, recruitment and retention—everything you need to keep your organization running smoothly.

    How to Select the Right EAP for Your SMB
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | May 6, 2024

    As an HR Party of One, you know that working doesn’t always feel like a party– especially when you're going through a difficult time outside of work....

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    What Should HR Consider When Hiring a Minor?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 29, 2024

    Many employers enjoy giving young people access to good jobs and opportunities. However, there are some essential employment laws HR must keep in...

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    FTC Votes to Ban Most Noncompetes
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 24, 2024

    Do you use a noncompete agreement at your workplace? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), around 30 million American workers are...

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    DOL Releases Updates on Overtime Salary Threshold
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 23, 2024

    The news we’ve all been patiently (or impatiently) waiting for is finally here! The DOL has announced that it will publish a final rule raising the...

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    EEOC Guidelines for AI in the Workplace
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 19, 2024

    In 2023, iTutorGroup, an online learning platform based out of China, used an Artificial Intelligence (AI) recruitment software that was programmed...

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    EEOC Announces Final Rule on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 16, 2024

    On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule on The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

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    Key Takeaways from Weekdays with Bernie 2024
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 15, 2024

    We just wrapped up another phenomenal Weekdays with Bernie (WWB) Conference! This year marked BerniePortal’s 7th annual conference, where...

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    Top 20 Employee Survey Questions to Get Feedback
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | April 11, 2024

    Employees are an organization's heart and soul, and valuing their opinions can have a huge payoff. Whether gathering feedback on company policies or...

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    Employer Requirements Under USERRA
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 4, 2024

    In 2023, LeRoy Torres, an army reservist and Texas state trooper, was awarded $2.49 million in a USERRA lawsuit. Torres was deployed in Iraq where he...

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    5 Processes HR Should Document
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 2, 2024

    HR parties of one already have an abundance of tasks to keep up with. From hiring to managing performance to maintaining compliance, being an HR...

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