News and Analysis
Feds Finalize Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
April 26, 2024The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 on Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of employees from working for competitors or starting a competing business after they leave a job.
The OMA has previously led comments from Ohio’s business community opposing the rule back in April.
OMA Connections Partner Fisher Phillips has created a breakdown of the rule and how employers can plan for the roll out. 4/17/2024
Biden Administration Expands Overtime Eligibility Law
April 26, 2024This week, the Biden Administration finalized a new rule set to make millions of salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S.
Starting Jul. 1, employers will be required to pay overtime to salaried workers who make less than $58,888 by 2025. This is a significant jump from the previous $35,568, which was set under the Trump administration in 2019. 4/25/2024
EEOC Finalizes Rule for Employers to Accommodate Abortion: What You Need to Know
April 19, 2024This week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finalized its rule to require employers to accommodate applicants and workers who need time off or other workplace modifications for an abortion procedure or recovery.
OMA Connections Partner Fisher Phillips has created a detailed breakdown of the rule and what is expected of employers. 4/17/2024
Non-Linear Career Paths are the New Norm, How Can Employers Adapt?
April 12, 2024More employees than ever are choosing non-linear career paths, deviating from previous generations. This has left many talent acquisition and retention experts scratching their heads.
This article from OMA Connections Partner Fisher Phillips highlights how employers can adapt and support these employees to find professional fulfillment in whatever path they choose. 4/07/2024
Finding Cost and Operational Efficiencies with Tailored Workforce Solutions
April 12, 2024Operational efficiency is the lifeblood of manufacturing, but balancing increased demand while optimizing labor costs is one of the largest hurdles to clear.
OMA Connections Partner Traba is hosting a webinar to tackle this challenge, with a focus on labor planning, optimizing workforce demands, and solving talent acquisition problems. Click here to register. 4/10/2024
Ohio’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady, Beating National Average
April 5, 2024Ohio’s unemployment rate held steady in February at 3.7%, bucking the national trend of declining employment numbers.
The state also reported an addition of 3,500 private-sector jobs in February, more than doubling the 1,200 jobs added in January. 4/04/2024
How Much Should Manufacturers Pay Their Employees?
April 5, 2024OMA Connections Partner Arrowhead Talent Solutions suggests manufacturers follow these nuanced steps when considering how much to pay an employee. 4/04/2024
Study: 3 in 4 Workers Say They Are Untrained for Flexible Work Arrangements
March 29, 2024According to a recent article by ManufacturingDive, 3 out of 4 workers say that they were unprepared for the shift to flexible work.
As companies continue to expand flexible working options for employees, they should take note of how the systems to support a hybrid schedule are built and ensure employees are properly equipped to adjust.
3/21/2024
Webinar: Designing and Integrating Your HR and Talent Acquisition Strategic Blueprint
March 22, 2024Join OMA Connections Partner CliftonLarsonAllen on May 1, 2024 from 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. for a complimentary webinar on developing a cohesive strategic blueprint for human resources and talent acquisition. 3/20/2024
HR Unboxed: Monthly Webinar from OMA Connections Partner CliftonLarsonAllen
March 15, 2024Join OMA Connections Partner CliftonLarsonAllen on Mar. 20 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. for a complimentary webinar series on the latest trends and strategies of HR.
Each month, CliftonLarsonAllen hosts these interactive sessions on new HR topics to provide valuable insights, guidance, and HR knowledge. 3/13/2024