On March 2, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order (GA-34), which went into effect on March 10, 2021, lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities to 100%. When Governor Abbott made this announcement, nearly 5.7 million COVID-19 vaccination shots had been administered throughout Texas. Despite Governor …
We’re Done Checking the Box and Now Want to Make Real Diversity Progress
After events in 2020 raised awareness of racial and social justice concerns, many organizations are seeking to move beyond obligatory MLK Day and Black History Month diversity promises to truly strengthen their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) efforts, programs, and policies. For organizations ready to make real DEI progress but unsure where to start or …
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Three Tax Principles that HR Professionals Should Know
Although it might not be obvious, tax law permeates most HR responsibilities – from paying an employee, to arranging for benefit coverages, to settling employment lawsuits, and paying pensions. Knowing a few key tax principles may help employers understand why things are done in a certain way, what questions to ask when discussing possible solutions …
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