Is Cash King? Attracting and Rewarding Mission Critical Workers In 2023

Ep223:  It’s another Mikey Mac attack! Our resident compensation expert will help us discover ways to stand out in the increasingly cautious job market as recession looms. All the while, available jobs still outnumber unemployed workers. What’s an employer to do?

Also, we’ll bring more clarity to the muddled Illinois PTO ruling we shared last week.

Lawyer on the Clock:

5:45 – Further clarified guidance has been released on the NLRB guidance that confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements for section seven employees is illegal. 

9:04 - OSHA has been emphasizing heat-related illnesses in employees whose jobs put them at risk for this. They will also now be prioritizing personal protective equipment and trenching. 

12:16 - We further clarify the new law in Illinois regarding required PTO, which applies to any employee working in Illinois, regardless of where the company is based. The DOL will likely offer further guidance on how this applies to employees working from home in Illinois while assigned to a Missouri or Indiana office. 

Philbert’s Phorum

20:08 - Our trio discusses great trios in popular culture. 

The Employer’s Lounge

23:01 - Guest Michael Maciekowich talks about competitive compensation, the implications of bringing in new people at or above current employees, inflation bonuses, and the disadvantages of clawbacks. Defining mission critical employees, and how to retain them. 

 Host(s): 

Phil Brandt, President & CEO, AAIM Employers’ Association
Burt Garland, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins

Guest(s):

Michael Maciekowich - National Director Astron Solutions, LLC

 

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