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As Howard Schultz Retires, Will His Impact On Labor Be One Of His Core Legacies?
As Howard Schultz steps down from Starbucks to contemplate a foray into public service and a potential presidential run, his progressive labor policies such as spending more on healthcare for…
What a Chick-fil-A’s Wage Hike Could Signal for Talent Competition
A Chick-fil-A franchise in Sacramento, Calif., attracted attention by raising its starting pay to $17 an hour, up from the $12 it previously paid
Viewpoint: How to Respond to an Employee's Serious Illness
When an employee has a serious illness, HR has an important--and supporting--role to play in helping the employee continue to work and be productive
Employers Must Prepare OSHA Form 300A for Electronic Filing
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will require all covered employers to electronically submit OSHA Form 300A by July 1—including employers in states with their own plans that haven't…
Wearable Technology May Boost Wellness, but Be Careful
As new technology for wearable devices emerges, organizations are finding uses for these tools in corporate wellness programs that go far beyond counting employee steps. Artificial intelligence (AI), sophisticated sensors…
Sexual Harassment Claim Proceeds
A former police officer’s allegation of near-constant harassment for 2 1/2 years provided a sufficient basis for a lawsuit in federal court
Reference-Based Pricing: Another Self-Insured Option for Employers
When employers set a fixed limit on the amount a plan will pay for certain health care services, the question becomes whether the health care provider will accept these limits,…
Employers Must Raise Timeliness of FLSA Claims
When bringing a claim for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), plaintiffs need not show that their claims are brought within the time allowed by the statute of…
Hit the Ground Running as a New CEO
How can new CEOs get off on the right foot? Embrace the role with humility, forget about replicating what other CEOs have done and find the approach that works best…