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Wage & Benefits

Earned Wage Access (EWA) Benefit

On-Demand Pay allows employees to access wages they have earned, rather than waiting until the next scheduled payroll date via an "app."

Accommodations

AI and Religious Accommodation

The EEOC, the federal agency charged with enforcement, has annually published data related to complaints associated with each protected characteristics.

Time Away From Work

Can Employers Require Employees to Use PTO During a Medical Leave of Absence?

One of the most common questions employers face when an employee begins a medical leave of absence is whether the employee can be required to use available PTO during the leave.

Benefits

Balancing Cost and Competitiveness: Why HR Leaders Need Better Data on Benefits Perception

HR leaders and benefits managers are under increasing pressure to do two things that often feel at odds: control escalating costs while remaining competitive in a tight labor market.

HR Compliance

Have You Met the Hotline?

June 24, 2026

Many of our calls start with “well, this is probably silly, but….” I can assure you, there are no silly questions or scenarios in HR.

Health & Wellness

Eliminating the Stigma of Discussing Mental Health

May 13, 2026

A primary reason for reticence in discussing mental health is related in part to the stigma or judgment around mental health issues.

Engagement & Retention

Don’t Be a Darwin Award Winning Employer

Keep your organization fit by being attentive to those factors that motivate and engage employees, a significant key to your company’s survival.

Communication

Getting KrE8iV With Employee Communication

March 26, 2026

Making people feel safe to approach you as a manager is critical to successful communication.

5 minute HR Feed Podcast

EEOC Proposal to Eliminate Reporting Requirements

June 3, 2026

The EEOC has proposed eliminating several federal EEO reporting requirements, including the EEO-1 report.

5 minute HR Feed Podcast

Tackling Cross-Training and Knowledge Transfer

May 6, 2026

In this episode, we explain how cross-training and knowledge transfer help teams stay flexible, reduce risk, and support employee growth.

5 minute HR FEED Podcast

MRA's 2026 Employment Law Update Recap—What Should HR Focus on in 2026

April 1, 2026

This episode recaps the biggest shifts HR teams must prepare for, from layered leave laws and manager training to wage-and-hour audits, documentation risks, background checks, and more.

5 minute HR FEED Podcast

MRA's 2026 Employment Law Update Recap—What Should HR Focus on in 2026?

March 4, 2026

This episode recaps the biggest shifts HR teams must prepare for, from layered leave laws and manager training to wage-and-hour audits, documentation risks, background checks, and more.

Training

MRA Honors Military Members, Veterans, and First Responders with Complimentary July Training Opportunities

June 24, 2026

By MRA

Leadership Annoucement

MRA Welcomes Kelly Kauffman as Vice President, Consulting

May 21, 2026

By MRA

Communication

From Milwaukee Roots to Nationwide Reach: MRA Celebrates 125 Years of Employer Partnership

May 5, 2026

By MRA

Turnover

U.S. Employers See Turnover Hold Steady as Early Tenure and Skilled Trades Challenges Persist

February 16, 2026

By MRA Surveys

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

What employees want in 2026 — and how employers are adapting

March 11, 2026

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

Survey: U.S. employers see turnover decline

February 27, 2026

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

MRA launches new executive roundtables for 2026

January 14, 2026

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

Beyond the checklist: Embedding compliance into culture

December 10, 2025