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The Miserable Middle Managers
Research finds that middle managers are the unhappiest employees at
IRS Issues Transition Rule for HSA-Incompatible Vasectomies
State laws requiring insurers to fully pay for male sterilization were poised to render health plans in those states incompatible with health savings accounts (HSAs). The IRS has now provided…
Judge Rules EEOC Background Check Guidance Is Unenforceable
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) cannot enforce its 2012 guidance limiting the use of criminal background checks against employers in the…
Returnships Offer Employers Ways to Find Skilled Diverse Employees
Sometimes called "re-entry internships," returnships are a way for employers to find job candidates among experienced professionals who've taken a career break of several years
Japan: Apply for Exemptions to Prevent Employees from Becoming Permanent
As of April 1, 2018, employees on a limited-term employment contract lasting more than five years with the same employer will gain the right to change their employment status to…
UAE Has Distinctive Recruitment and Wage Laws
The United Arab Emirates has distinctive employment laws relating to recruiting, and wages and working time
Senate Confirms Pon to Lead Federal HR Agency
The federal government’s human resources department has a new permanent director for the first time in nearly three years
Estée Lauder, EEOC Agree to Settle Paid-Child-Bonding-Leave Case
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is scrutinizing paid-child-bonding-leave policies closely, particularly those that distinguish between primary and secondary caregivers, because the policies may discriminate against men
Corporate Cuts in NRA Discounts—The Right Strategic Choice or Not?
When companies consider distancing themselves from the National Rifle Association (NRA) by ending discounts to NRA members, they need to ensure that it's the right strategic decision for their workforces,…