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Have you read the latest edition of Onwards & Upwards on Severance Plans & ERISA? In this edition, we break down: ✔️ What ERISA is (and why it matters for severance) ✔️ How to determine if your severance plan is subject to ERISA ✔️ The benefits of ERISA plans ✔️ Key compliance requirements employers need to know Read the full newsletter. https://hubs.li/Q047Q2BZ0

Still managing offboarding manually? Join our upcoming live demo to see how Onwards HR helps organizations modernize employee exits—automating severance, strengthening compliance, and bringing consistency and compassion to every transition. Learn how offboarding software enables organizations to: ✔️ Eliminate manual work and reduce duplicative processes ✔️ Standardize offboarding at scale for consistency ✔️ Reduce legal risk with built-in compliance support ✔️ Increase cross-functional visibility with centralized data and real-time reporting Register now: https://hubs.li/Q047P-hT0

Here's an important reminder from our CEO and Cofounder Sarah J. Rodehorst. Employers and employees should know what's required by ADEA/OWBPA when individuals 40 and older are impacted by a #layoff. #OWBPA disclosures aren’t just a formality; they're a requirement. They ensure employers stay compliant and that employees have the information they need to properly consider whether to accept a severance package. For a deeper dive into what’s required, read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwPDqKw7

We recently hosted a webinar on one of the riskiest areas in HR: offboarding. Missed it? It’s now available on demand. In Offboarding Compliance: Employee Exit Laws, Risks & Mitigation Strategies, we break down where risk arises during workforce transitions—from federal and state compliance gaps to the most common (and costly) separation mistakes. We also cover how developing structured, repeatable offboarding processes can significantly reduce preventable exposure. Watch the recording here: https://hubs.li/Q047xqJP0

Is your company’s severance plan subject to ERISA? Employers should make sure they know the answer to this question. Severance plans that fall under ERISA must fulfill specific legal requirements for reporting and disclosure, responsibility and administration, as well as enforcement. In our latest newsletter, we break down: ✔️ What ERISA is (and why it matters for severance) ✔️ How to determine if your severance plan is subject to ERISA ✔️ The benefits of ERISA plans ✔️ Key compliance requirements employers need to know Read the full newsletter. #hrcompliance #ERISA #employeebenefits #severancepay #offboarding #humanresources

Offboarding is often treated as an administrative task—paperwork, checklists, and logistics. But how organizations handle employee departures has lasting implications for employer reputation, future hiring, and the relationships former employees maintain with the company. Handled thoughtfully, offboarding can protect the organization, support departing employees, and reinforce a culture of respect during times of transition. Our latest article highlights a few best practices to help organizations approach offboarding with both compassion and compliance. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q045Wx8n0

Tomorrow, Onwards HR CEO and Cofounder, Sarah J. Rodehorst, is joining HR.com's State of Legal and Compliance virtual event to discuss offboarding compliance in workforce transitions. During this informative session, we will discuss: 🔸Federal and state offboarding compliance requirements 🔸Common separation mistakes and how to avoid them 🔸Risk considerations when offering severance 🔸Strategies to provide more compliant and compassionate employee exits Take a look at the details below and join us tomorrow 👇

Despite structured systems for many HR functions, employee exits are often managed via manual coordination and fragmented workflows. As companies navigate restructuring, AI-driven shifts, and workforce changes, those gaps can leave organizations vulnerable to compliance risk—particularly across federal and state requirements, WARN obligations, and severance packages. In our upcoming discussion on Offboarding Compliance: Employee Exit Laws, Risks & Mitigation Strategies, we’ll examine where risk is most common during separations—and what a more disciplined, technology-enabled approach looks like in practice. If you're accountable for ensuring workforce transitions are handled with integrity, clear governance, and coordinated systems, protecting both people and the enterprise, this conversation is designed for you. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q045fFwJ0

Offboarding is often treated as an operational task. In reality, it sits at the intersection of compliance, governance, and leadership. In our upcoming session on Offboarding Compliance: Employee Exit Laws, Risks & Mitigation Strategies, we’ll explore key insights including: 🔸Federal and state requirements that drive exit risk 🔸Separation errors and severance miscalculations that create exposure 🔸How fragmented, manual workflows increase compliance vulnerability 🔸What a proactive, technology-enabled offboarding model looks like The session is led by Sarah Rodehorst, CEO and Co-founder of Onwards HR, a recognized expert in HR technology, compassionate workforce transitions, and offboarding compliance. Her work centers on helping organizations navigate workforce transitions with fairness, transparency, and strong governance. She will share where risk most often accumulates during employee exits — and how disciplined processes and systems can mitigate preventable exposure. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q0459gb90

When termination processes are inconsistent, employees feel it. Confusion. Anxiety. Distrust. Terminations are never easy, but when processes lack structure, the experience can feel chaotic and unfair. And that doesn’t just impact morale; it increases compliance risk. In our latest article, How to Terminate Employees with Grace, we outline how thoughtful preparation, consistent documentation, and clear procedures create respect, reduce risk, and protect your organization. Read the article 👇 https://hubs.li/Q045g7H00