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Secretary of Labor Acosta Touts ‘Common-Sense Regulatory Agenda’
Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta outlined a "common-sense regulatory agenda," and EEOC Acting Chair Victoria Lipnic said it's a "new day in terms of regulatory approach" at a recent conference
For 2018, 401(k) Contribution Limit for Employees Rises to $18,500
Employee 401(k) contributions for 2018 will top off at $18,500—a $500 increase from 2017—while the "all sources" maximum contribution (employer and employee combined) rises to $55,000, up $1,000, the IRS…
Pon Faces Bump in the Road to Confirmation as OPM Director
President Donald Trump’s choice to become the new director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) ran into a potential snag early in his confirmation hearing, when Sen. Ron Johnson,…
California Small Businesses Soon Must Provide Baby Bonding Leave
On Oct. 12, California Governor Jerry Brown signed the New Parent Leave Act (S
Tying Health Plan Premiums to Salary Can Aid Lower-Paid Earners
More employers are considering health plan premium tiers that base employees' contributions for health coverage on their pay level. When adopting this approach, explain the reasons behind the change, such…
HR Director Seeks Jobs for Hotel Workers Displaced by California Fires
An HR director's Facebook post asking for help finding jobs for workers displaced by the fire destruction of a Hilton hotel gets an overwhelming response
How to Respond to Employees Who Want to Bring Guns to Work
In the wake of recent mass shootings in workplaces and at entertainment venues, employees may want to bring guns to work to protect themselves and their customers. So what can…
Courts Rule 'Onionhead' Is a Religion; Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster Isn't
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964—which prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin and religion—has a much broader reach…
New York DOL Issues Amendment on Home Care Aide Wages
The New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) issued a wage order amendment in response to recent court decisions finding that nonresidential 24-hour home care attendants must be paid for…
Puerto Rico Grants Temporary Tax Exemptions Related to Hurricane Relief
The Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury has granted temporary income tax exemptions for payments and certain benefits provided by employers to their employees for relief due to Hurricane Maria