Feb 22, 2025

The top story discusses a pregnant consultant who was fired via text message with a ‘jazz hands’ emoji and won over £93k at tribunal. The judge ruled that the dismissal was due to pregnancy-related illness, criticizing the employer for the vague and obscure message. Workplace banter is highlighted as a legal minefield for employers, emphasizing the need for HR to prevent jokes from crossing the line.

This email focuses on avoiding W-9 errors and penalties, emphasizing the importance of compliance with IRS Form W-9 requirements. The interactive event offered actionable strategies to ensure compliance and reduce risks associated with tax misclassifications. The email also provides insights into how to streamline vendor record management to boost efficiency.

Addressing employment law violations, the Department of Labor raised penalty rates for 2025. The email highlights the increase in penalties for violations of employment laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act. Additionally, it discusses common compliance mistakes and how HR tech can help fix them, offering solutions to help HR professionals stay compliant.

This email covers the topics of egos and dress codes in the workplace. It discusses the challenges of managing employees with different communication styles and priorities, offering solutions like peer mentorship, self-assessments, and clear communication. It also addresses a situation where HR called out the dress of a curvier woman without clear guidelines, sparking a discussion on gender expectations in the workplace.

This email delves into NLRB rescinding Biden-era enforcement memos, workers feeling demotivated due to wage stagnation, and CEO confidence reaching a three-year high. It also mentions a coalition urging SEC and DOL not to issue anti-ESG rules, providing a roundup of news and resources related to talent management and compliance.

This email explores the topic of workers lacking motivation despite monitoring and incentives, emphasizing the importance of clear directions and feedback from managers. It also highlights the surge in CEO confidence, concerns related to mass deportations impacting labor supply, and the ongoing debate around anti-ESG rules. The email provides insights into wage stagnation affecting workers’ dreams and offers resources on total rewards and employee engagement.

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