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FMLA’s 25th Anniversary Reboots Discussion of Paid Leave
Twenty-five years after the Family and Medical Leave Act was passed into law, many are now calling for the time off to be paid
Does a New Study Underestimate Wellness Programs?
New study findings suggest that worksite wellness programs fail to reduce health care claims and lower plan premium costs, at least in the near term. But advocates say that other…
Wage and Hour Class Actions Can Cost Employers Millions
Employers that fail to comply with federal and state wage and hour laws could face class-action lawsuits that lead to expensive settlements with workers
DOL Urged to Withdraw Proposed Tip-Sharing Rule
Congressional Democrats are calling for the
Job References Can Be Misleading
A job reference may hide an awful truth—as happened, the country recently learned, when the American Red Cross gave a positive reference for a former employee who applied at Save…
IT Companies Are Most Remote-Work Friendly
Information technology companies took many of the top spots on an annual list of employers offering the most remote work opportunities compiled by FlexJobs, a leading job site for flexible…
Know Before You Hire: 2018 Employment Screening Trends
Organizations that conduct pre-employment background checks in 2018 will need to focus on compliance in the wake of increased class-action litigation and adapt to screening more workers in nontraditional employment…
Is Your Workplace Looking Empty the Morning After the Super Bowl?
An estimated 14 million American workers were expected to call in ill this morning because they watched the Super Bowl showdown between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. And…
Ten Reasons Not To Take The Highest Job Offer You Get
Ross has one offer in hand but he's expecting one or two more -- and both of those prospective offers will pay more than the job he's already been offered.…
Should I Tell Prospective Employers About My Recent Legal Problems?
What should Chris say or not say to prospective employers about Chris' recent legal problems?