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EEOC: Laser Focus on Discriminatory Practices and Religious Rights
As workplace regulations continue to evolve, employers are being asked to take a closer look at how their policies, practices, and decision-making align with current legal standards. Questions about discrimination risk, compliance obligations, and religious accommodation are becoming more frequent and more complex. To help bring clarity to these issues, Tom Hubric of Hubric Resources…
Read MoreHow to Run Mid-Year Performance Reviews That Actually Improve Results
Mid-year performance reviews are often treated as a routine checkpoint. In many organizations, they become a quick conversation that looks back at goals without creating meaningful direction for the months ahead. When done well, mid-year reviews can do much more. They can improve performance, strengthen communication, and give employees a clear understanding of how they…
Read MoreSupporting Employees and Workplaces: Stress Awareness and Sexual Assault Awareness in April
April is a reminder that employee well-being and workplace safety are critical to organizational success. With Stress Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, organizations have an opportunity to assess their policies, provide practical support, and implement programs that promote healthy, safe, and productive workplaces. HR professionals and business leaders play a vital role in…
Read MoreA Closer Look at Pennsylvania’s Newly Signed CROWN Act
On November 25, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro signed the CROWN Act into law, which takes effect on January 24, 2026. This legislation expands Pennsylvania’s anti-discrimination protections to include race-based hairstyles and textures. Hairstyles such as braids, locks, twists, Afros, and other protective styles are now explicitly protected under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For employers,…
Read MoreRedefining Performance Management in 2025: Feedback, Not Ratings
The modern workplace keeps evolving, and so must the way we evaluate performance. In 2025, performance management is undergoing a major transformation. Leading organizations are leaving behind outdated annual reviews and turning toward continuous feedback. This shift in performance management helps employees grow, keeps teams aligned, and drives stronger business results. The Problem with Traditional…
Read MoreStruggling to Attract the Right Candidates? Here’s What to Do
You’ve posted a job and waited… and waited. Unfortunately, the responses aren’t what you hoped for. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many employers are missing out on top candidates simply because their job postings aren’t doing enough to stand out. So, what can you do differently? It’s time to stop thinking like an…
Read MoreCelebrating Growth: Hubric Resources’ Ribbon Cutting at Our New Lancaster Office
Hubric Resources is proud to announce the official opening of our new Lancaster office location! On April 11, 2025, we celebrated this exciting milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony surrounded by community partners, clients, and friends. The event marked not just the expansion of our physical footprint, but a deeper commitment to serving businesses across…
Read MoreI-9 Audits Are on the Rise – Is Your Business Ready for 2025
Written by: Kim Hubric, Vice President For close to four decades, employers have been required to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 by using the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 or now through E-Verify. This crucial piece of documentation, storage and retention process, verifies the identity and employment eligibility of…
Read MoreFTC Non-Compete Ban Temporarily Halted
Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced a rule aimed at banning most non-compete agreements across the country. However, a federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction on August 20, 2024, blocking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from enforcing its rule that would have prohibited employers from implementing or upholding noncompete agreements…
Read MoreThe Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – What it is and isn’t and how other laws impact it
What is FMLA? FMLA is the acronym for the Family and Medical Leave Act. It is a federal labor law that provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks (about 3 months) of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specific family and medical reasons. Leave reasons are the birth and care of a newborn child,…
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