Beginning January 1, 2022, a new law came into effect in Minnesota known as the “Pregnancy Accommodation Law”. The law states:

Beginning January 1, 2022, South Dakota’s minimum wage for hourly employees increased to $9.95 per hour.  This increase relates to the increased in cost of living, as reported and published through the U.S. Department of Labor.

On July 1, 2021, South Dakota Codified Law 53-9-11.1 went into effect. The new law prohibits the inclusion of non-compete clauses in employment contracts, partnership contracts, or any other contracts for professional relationships for physicians, physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses.…

On June 21, 2021, OSHA adopted its COVID Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for healthcare workplaces. The standard makes a requirement out of what most healthcare providers are already doing—physical distancing, PPE, sanitization, patient screening, etc. However, there are a few additional things that employers may need to add to their regimen and—most notably—they needed to…

As President Biden’s administration begins ramping up and employers adjust to prolonged remote work options, what should HR be planning for in 2021? Here’s a few items to keep an eye on.