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Will Tax Reform Spare 401(k) Pretax Contributions?
The "buzz" that a GOP tax reform bill would limit pretax contributions to employer-sponsored 401(k) accounts grew louder last week. A tweet by President Donald Trump on Monday, however, said…
Newer Technologies Will Change the World of Work
Within the next four years, artificial intelligence (AI) will eliminate jobs initially but will then create more jobs to overcome the shortage. Employees will turn to chatbots, rather than apps,…
Top 5 New Employment Laws Coming Soon to California
California Governor Jerry Brown signed several significant employment bills that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018, and many businesses in the state will need to update their policies and…
California ‘Bans the Box,’ Prohibits Salary History Queries
California employers will need to modify their job applications and update their training for those involved in the hiring process after California Gov. Jerry Brown signed two new laws, both…
Closing the Looming Health Care Talent Gap
Health care staffing is already one of the biggest challenges for talent acquisition professionals, and it will only get worse as the population ages, creating more demand for care. A…
How to Advance Your Career: Tips by and for HR
We asked HR professionals via social media how they have moved forward in their careers, and their responses are as diverse as the HR community itself. Choose the tips that…
Winning Workflex Strategies
Winners of the 2017 When Work Works Award share strategies they use to attract, engage and retain employees
2018 FSA Contribution Cap Rises to $2,650
For 2018, the IRS has raised the dollar limit on employee contributions to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) by $50. Tax-exclusion limits were also raised for transit benefits and adoption…
Nontraditional Wellness Benefits Improved Firm’s Engagement and Retention
From standing desks to five-minutes of meditation and taking team walks, nontraditional wellness benefits can help employees to manage their health
Ontario: The Official Word on Unofficial Bonus Policies
A bonus payment was due to a former employee in Ontario despite the company's unofficial policy that a terminated worker would not be paid a bonus