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Agencies Give Tax Filing and 401(k) Withdrawal Relief to Hurricane Irma Victims
The IRS, the Department of Labor and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. announced tax and benefit plan filing relief for businesses affected by Hurricane Irma, and will allow 401(k) and…
How to Thrive in Today's Talent Economy
In an economy in which talent is the most valuable resource, collaboration, speed and expertise reign supreme. A guide to how HR leaders can achieve employee engagement, growth and relevance…
Kentucky Supreme Court Opens the Door to State Wage and Hour Class Actions
The Supreme Court of Kentucky has issued a long-awaited decision and surprised many by overruling an appellate court decision and opening the door to state wage and hour class actions
Occupational Licenses Draw Scrutiny
Occupational licensing is increasing dramatically in states and now affects about 30 percent of the
WARN Act Liability Requires Probability of Closure
A jet manufacturer that failed to obtain funding in bankruptcy that would have allowed it to reorganize rather than liquidate was not liable under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification…
Oct. 15 Deadline Nears for Medicare Part D Coverage Notices
Employers that offer prescription drug coverage must provide notices of "creditable" or "non-creditable" coverage to Medicare-eligible employees, retieres and COBRA participants and their dependents before each year's Medicare Part D…
2018 Open Enrollment: Targeted Communications Address Differing Needs
In drafting open enrollment communications, consider whether you're reaching people with information that's relevant to them, taking into consideration their stage of life and specific needs
House Republicans Want All Employers to Use E-Verify
A trio of House Republicans reintroduced legislation that would require employers across the country to use E-Verify, the federal government’s electronic system to verify new hires’ work authorization
Your Career Q&A: 5 Steps To Making Positive Changes in Your HR Department
Here's what to do when you want to make big changes in your work group and you need to get everyone on board with your ideas. Best-selling author Martin Yate,…
