Here you will find literary tidbits on state and federal legislation as it relates to the Human Resources field. Laws are constantly changing and staying up-to-date is imperative as an HR Professional. We hope you find this blog a useful tool for answering questions and raising awareness of legislative issues. Would you like to contribute to this blog? Is there a specific topic you would like to see addressed here? If so, please contact NOARK Legislative Chair at eat1@eau1eav1eaw1.
Proposed Bills of Interest
February 20, 2013
Here is an update on some bills that should be of interest to HR Professionals. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ***SB 38 by Sen.
Contact List for Legislators
February 19, 2013
Many people are uncertain as to how to contact their state and national legislators. Listed below are links to the contacts of each.
Final HIPAA Regulations Issued
February 19, 2013
On January 17, the Office of Civil Rights posted its omnibus Final Breach Notification Rule (the "Final Rule"), which modified many provision…
National News on Health Insurance Rates
February 12, 2013
Last week Congressman Phil Gingrey (R-GA) and Jim Matheson (D-UT) introduced H.R.455 Letting Insurance Benefit Everyone Regardless of Their You…
Request for people to testify for SB 38
February 08, 2013
Below is a list of bills being tracked by ARSHRM. They are requesting volunteers to testify regarding SB38.
HB 1259 - Changing the Reporting of Independent Contractors to the State New Hire Registry
February 07, 2013
HB 1259 is a new bill that would change the notification requirements for independent contractors. This would require the State New Hire Regist…
Week 4 of the 89th Arkansas General Assembly
February 05, 2013
This week marks the 4th week of the 89th General Assembly. The last few weeks have been busy ones with 244 bills being filed in the House and 2…