D Leading People. Leading Organizations. SHRM Advocacy Team Webinar Series Meredith Nethercutt Senior Associate of Member Advocacy and A-Team Director February 18, 2016 SHRM 2015 Meredith Nethercutt Senior Associate, Member Advocacy A-Team Program Director Twitter: @SHRMATeam SHRM 2015 1
Today s Agenda Welcome SHRM Legislative Update Kelly Hastings, Senior Advisor, Government Relations SHRM s 2016 Employment Law & Legislative Conference A-Team Review and Status Engaging in 2016: A Year for Advocacy Wrap-Up and Q&A Reminder: Archived A-Team Training Webinars can be accessed online Kelly Hastings Senior Advisor, Government Relations SHRM 2015 2
Overtime Regulations - Overview DOL rule released in July 2015 would increase the salary threshold that an employer must take into consideration in making determination of who is eligible for overtime. Current law requires that in order for an employee to be exempt from overtime, the employee must meet a 3-part test: (1) paid on a salary basis; (2) the salary threshold paid must be at least $455 weekly/$23,660 annually; and, (3) the employee must meet certain duties test. The proposed rule makes no changes to the duties test but would increase the salary threshold by 113% to $970 weekly/$50,440 annually Salary threshold would automatically update every year. A final rule is expected late summer/fall this year. Legislative Update 6 108 Bipartisan Members of Congress Send Letter to DOL Representatives Cresent Hardy (NV) and Steve Knight (CA) Letter urges DOL to reconsider moving forward with the rule as drafted noting the unintended consequences for employers and employees. What can you do? Thank your Member of Congress for signing the letter. Rep. Brad Ashford (D-NE) Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) @SHRM SHRM 2016 2015 3
Legislative Update Public Sector Letter Sent to Congress SHRM spearheaded a letter signed by 30 public sector groups representing state and local governments, public schools, and public institutions of higher education to Congress. Committee Leaders Urge DOL for More Information Education and Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter requesting documentation detailing the Department s outreach efforts prior to publishing its proposed overtime rule. Legislation Forthcoming Stay tuned for legislative proposals to address overtime rule, including an appropriations strategy. 2016 will be busy! SHRM A-Team Involvement Continues 8 February 1 st SHRM A-Team member, Elizabeth Hays, presented at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Event on how the overtime rule will impact vulnerable employers. Non-profit sector highlighted March 4 th Roundtable scheduled in Congressman Steve Knight s district (CA) will include participation by SHRM A-Team member, Mariann Stopyra, Senior Director, Human Resources at Children s Hunger Fund is confirmed. Additional roundtables on overtime are likely. @SHRM 2016 SHRM 2015 4
Overtime and Employment Law & Legislative Conference 9 Join us for the SHRM Employment Law & Legislative Conference so you can directly advocate with Members of Congress on the overtime rule! Visit advocacy.shrm.org/overtime in the meantime. SHRM @SHRM 2015 2016 5
Reasons to Attend: Get a clear understanding of the complex world of workplace legislation, regulations and court decisions that impact how you do business. Identify and address common pitfalls that can put your organization at risk, such as ACA health care and FLSA compliance. Get tools, tips and resources that help minimize your organization s exposure to litigation. Be an advocate! Influence the HR public policy agenda by attending the Capitol Hill visits. Build your network of peers and resources. #SHRMLeg Reasons to Attend: #SHRMLeg 6
Advocacy Day Schedule: Wednesday, March 16 6:45 am 7:30 am Buses Depart for Capitol Hill 8:00 am 9:00 am Breakfast Program (Senate side) 9:30 am 2:00 pm Capitol Hill Visits 9:30 am 11:00 am Senate office visits 11:30 am 2:00 pm House office visits LUNCH (Plan accordingly as time permits) 1:00 pm 2:30 pm Buses Depart Capitol Hill for Renaissance Hotel (30 min. intervals) #SHRMLeg 7
Register today! Conferences.shrm.org/legislative #SHRMLeg 8
Reminder: What is the SHRM A-Team? # Ensures the voice of HR is heard by policy decision-makers via a local network Helps inform legislators of policy impacts upon employers and employees in her/his district 8,036 active A-Team members SHRM members are constituents who develop credible and influential relationships with elected officials Current A-Team Advocacy Captain State Needs Alabama Alaska Arizona Needs 3 (9) Arkansas California Needs 14 (53) 471 Advocacy Captains! Colorado Hawaii Needs 2 (2) Kansas Massachusetts Needs 2 (9) Connecticut Idaho Kentucky Needs 1 (6) Michigan Needs 9 (14) Delaware Illinois Needs 7 (18) Louisiana Needs 4 (6) Minnesota Needs 6 (8) Florida Need 8 (27) Indiana Needs 2 (9) Maine Mississippi Georgia Needs 1 (14) Iowa Needs 2 (4) Maryland Missouri Needs 5 (8) Montana Nebraska Nevada Needs 1 (4) New Hampshire New Jersey Needs 9 (12) New Mexico Needs 2 (3) New York Needs 15 (27) North Carolina Needs 7 (13) North Dakota Ohio Needs 5 (16) Oklahoma Needs 3 (5) Oregon Pennsylvania Needs 9 (18) Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Needs 5 (9) Texas Needs 15 (36) Utah Needs 1 (4) Vermont Virginia Needs 1 (11) Washington West Virginia Needs 3 (3) Wisconsin Needs 3 (8) Wyoming SHRM 2015 9
Recent SHRM Advocacy Highlights 2015: A Banner Year for SHRM Advocacy Efforts Fighting Extreme Changes to Overtime Rules Delaying the Excise Tax on Employer- Sponsored Health Care Benefits Preventing Debarment of Federal Contractors Growing SHRM s Advocacy Team (A- Team) Ranks Moving the Needle on Critical Workplace Policy: Record Number of A- Team Meetings with Legislators Through advocacy.shrm.org: Immediately take action on alerts Easily connect to your Members of Congress Sign up for the SHRM A- Team Quickly submit lawmaker engagement feedback online Stay up-to-date on legislative and agency proposals impacting the workplace - and more! 10
We NEED YOU: Volunteer as an Advocacy Captain A SHRM member in good standing Have prior or current experience as an HR professional (preferred) Preference that you reside within the congressional district you would be representing as an Advocacy Captain Develop and maintain relationships with your member of Congress & their staff in 2016 (quarterly outreach/interaction recommended) Understand and stay up-to-date on SHRM s priority issues and initiatives Participate in A-Team calls to action and virtual/in-person strategy sessions as able We NEED YOU: Volunteer as an Advocacy Captain SHRM 2015 11
23 SHRM 2015 Making an Impact in 2016: A Year for SHRM Advocacy Be a leader and key voice for HR during this critical election year 12
2016: A Year for SHRM Advocacy SHRM VOLUNTEER LEADERS SUMMIT 2015 2016: A Year for SHRM Advocacy SHRM VOLUNTEER LEADERS SUMMIT 2015 2016 National Conventions 13
2016: A Year for SHRM Advocacy SHRM VOLUNTEER LEADERS SUMMIT 2015 SHRM 2015 2016: A Year for SHRM Advocacy SHRM VOLUNTEER LEADERS SUMMIT 2015 Election Day! November 8, 2016 14
Immediate A-Team Action Items 1. Register now for the Employment Law & Legislative Conference + Advocacy Day/Capitol Hill Visits (March 14-16, Washington, D.C.). 2. Is your state in need of an A-Team Advocacy Captain? SHRM NEEDS YOU IN 2016. Not currently serving in this role? Email ATeam@shrm.org. 3. Share your testimonials on overtime changes with your members of Congress; continue to be a resource for your lawmakers/staffs. 4. Start considering how you (and your organization) would like to engage in the 2016 elections, Get-Out-The-Vote activities. 2016 A-Team Calendar Congressional District Work Days A-Team Quarterly Planning Webinars SHRM Advocacy Events in Washington, D.C. 2016 Election Key Dates SHRM/A-Team Twitter Chat SHRM 2015 15
QUESTIONS? Meredith Nethercutt Senior Associate, Member Advocacy and A-Team Program Director Society for Human Resource Management Phone: 703-535-6417 Email: Meredith.Nethercutt@shrm.org @SHRMATeam SHRM Government Affairs Staff Contact Information Mike Aitken Vice President, Government Affairs Office: 703-535-6027 Cell: 703-625-1784 Mike.Aitken@shrm.org Jason Gabhart California State Government Relations Advisor Cell: 916-833-0462 Jason.Gabhart@shrm.org Meredith Nethercutt Senior Associate, Member Advocacy Office: 703.535.6417 Cell: 703-362-2366 Meredith.Nethercutt@shrm.org Chatrane Birbal Senior Advisor, Government Relations Office: 703-535-6476 Cell: 917-627-4682 Chatrane.Birbal@shrm.org Nancy Hammer, Esq. Senior Government Affairs Policy Counsel Office: 703-535-6030 Cell: 703-598-8585 Nancy.Hammer@shrm.org Cassidy Solis Workplace Flexibility Program Specialist Office: 703-535-6086 Cell: 512-705-8065 Cassidy.solis@shrm.org Bob Carragher Senior Advisor, State Affairs Office: 703-535-6268 Cell: 571-251-1135 Robert.Carragher@shrm.org Kathleen Coulombe Senior Advisor, Government Relations Office: 703-535-6061 Cell: 571-263-2454 Kathleen.Coulombe@shrm.org Kelly Hastings Senior Advisor, Government Relations Office: 703-535-6246 Cell: 571-235-1338 Kelly.Hastings@shrm.org Lisa Horn Director, Congressional Affairs Office: 703-535-6352 Cell: 703-731-4669 Lisa.Horn@shrm.org Council For Global Immigration Lynn Shotwell Executive Director Office: 703.535.6466 Cell: 202-374-8382 lshotwell@councilforglobalimmigration.org Rebecca Peters Director & Counsel for Legislative Affairs Office: 703.535.6467 Cell: 202-459-3845 Rpeters@councilforglobalimmigration.org 16