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DOL Clarifies When FMLA Leave Includes Travel Time

DOL Clarifies When FMLA Leave Includes Travel Time

FMLA compliance can be complex for employers and HR professionals, especially regarding travel time related to medical care. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) clarified in Opinion Letter...

HR isn’t just Payroll

HR isn’t just Payroll

As HR consultants, we often hear the same assumption: that human resources begins and ends with payroll. While payroll is an important function, it represents only a small...

The 2026 HR Landscape: Navigating the New Frontier of Work

The 2026 HR Landscape: Navigating the New Frontier of Work

The world of work is changing faster than ever. Automation is accelerating, employee expectations continue to evolve, and the regulatory environment grows more complex each year. For HR...

How to Identify AI-Generated Job Applicants Before It’s Too Late

How to Identify AI-Generated Job Applicants Before It’s Too Late

Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of recruiting, and not always in the best ways. A new and growing concern for employers is the use of AI by...

Why Social Media Policies Matter Today

Why Social Media Policies Matter Today

Social media has become an extension of the workplace, even when employees are posting on their personal time. Recent events highlight how individual posts can quickly draw public...

How Employers Can Support Mental Health with Workplace Accommodations

How Employers Can Support Mental Health with Workplace Accommodations

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and this year’s theme — Start a Conversation. Be the Difference. — is a reminder that mental health needs to be at...

Smart AI at Work: What HR Leaders Need to Know

Smart AI at Work: What HR Leaders Need to Know

As AI continues to evolve, HR leaders face the challenge of balancing the benefits of AI to enhance performance and compliance with the potential risks related to ethics,...

Form I-9 Audits are on the Rise. Is Your Business Ready?

Form I-9 Audits are on the Rise. Is Your Business Ready?

At IDHR Consulting, we help businesses stay ahead of important changes that could impact how they hire and manage employees. This year, the federal government is putting more...

Supreme Court Rules ADA Does Not Apply to Retirees

Supreme Court Rules ADA Does Not Apply to Retirees

At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 7–2 decision that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not apply to people who have...

Automating FMLA Leave: A Smarter Approach to Compliance

Automating FMLA Leave: A Smarter Approach to Compliance

Managing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other mandated leave requests can be an obstacle for even the most seasoned HR teams. Between strict federal requirements, multiple...

From Selection to Implementation: HRIS Support That Brings Peace of Mind

From Selection to Implementation: HRIS Support That Brings Peace of Mind

Selecting and implementing a new Human Resource Information System, or HRIS, is one of the most impactful (and complex) decisions an HR team can make. With so many...

Navigating DEI in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know

Navigating DEI in 2025: What Businesses Need to Know

The landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is evolving in 2025 due to federal policy shifts, legal challenges, and changing agency directives. Businesses must stay informed to...