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Preparing Jobsites for Severe Weather

Severe weather conditions can be detrimental to worksites by damaging equipment, compromising structural integrity, delaying project timelines, and putting workers at risk. This blog outlines common weather hazards affecting construction sites and provides practical steps employers can take to prepare for severe weather.

7 Best Practices to Prevent Heat Illness on the Job

Construction workers face an increased risk of heat illness and even death due to physical exertion, direct sun exposure, and limited access to shade and cooling measures on jobsites. Construction employers can help maintain compliance by implementing the following seven best practices.

HR Bootcamp Seminar – Plymouth, MN

August 13, 2026 – Join us for an engaging, interactive, in-person human resources session designed for HR professionals. Through expert-led discussions, real-world case studies, and practical workplace strategies, you’ll gain valuable insights on today’s HR challenges and emerging trends, including several new topics added for 2026. This event is approved for HRCI and SHRM credits.

HR Bootcamp Seminar – Omaha, NE

August 18, 2026 – Join us for an engaging, interactive, in-person human resources session designed for HR professionals. Through expert-led discussions, real-world case studies, and practical workplace strategies, you’ll gain valuable insights on today’s HR challenges and emerging trends, including several new topics added for 2026. This event is approved for HRCI and SHRM credits.

Spring 2026

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HR Bootcamp Seminar – West Des Moines, IA

August 20, 2026 – Join us for an engaging, interactive, in-person human resources session designed for HR professionals. Through expert-led discussions, real-world case studies, and practical workplace strategies, you’ll gain valuable insights on today’s HR challenges and emerging trends, including several new topics added for 2026. This event is approved for HRCI and SHRM credits.

HR Bootcamp Seminar – St. Cloud, MN

August 25, 2026 – Join us for an engaging, interactive, in-person human resources session designed for HR professionals. Through expert-led discussions, real-world case studies, and practical workplace strategies, you’ll gain valuable insights on today’s HR challenges and emerging trends, including several new topics added for 2026. This event is approved for HRCI and SHRM credits.

Individual Coverage HRAs (ICHRAs)

July 21, 2026 – ICHRAs offer employers a flexible alternative to traditional group health plans by reimbursing employees for individual health insurance and medical expenses. Read more to understand how ICHRAs work, when they may be a good fit, and the key compliance requirements employers need to consider.

Form 5500s for Health & Welfare Plans

July 21, 2026 – Form 5500 filing requirements are a key part of ERISA compliance for employer-sponsored health and welfare plans. Read more to understand which plans must file, important deadlines, and how proper plan structure can help simplify reporting and avoid penalties.

Nebraska Enacts New Mini-WARN Act

July 13, 2026 – The Nebraska Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Mini-WARN Act) takes effect on July 18, 2026, and requires certain employers to provide advance notice before qualifying business closings or mass layoffs.