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Germany: Employee Monitoring Ruled Unlawful
The German Federal Labor Court decided that a company's use of surveillance software to monitor computer use of its employees was in violation of the German Federal Data Protection Act
Midyear Changes Required for California Employers
New legal requirements are not limited to changes in law that take effect on the first of the year. Companies in California must take note of new employment rules that…
How to Keep HSAs Exempt from ERISA
Employers should not, through good intentions, become overinvolved in employees' decisions to invest in health savings accounts (HSAs)
Delaware Joins List of States to Strengthen Data Breach Laws
With the passage of the first significant amendments to its data breach law since 2005, Delaware has joined the growing list of states that have recently amended their data breach…
Chicago and Cook County Paid-Sick-Leave Ordinances May Apply to Your Organization
Paid-sick-leave ordinances became effective in the city of Chicago and Cook County on July 1. Although many employers have made the necessary changes, many have not because of persistent myths…
Keep It Simple
Steve Browne is the author of HR On Purpose!! In his new book, he says it is astonishing that companies are willing to invest thousands of dollars in some off-the-shelf…
In Australia, Ombudsman Pursues Work Violations
Employers hiring workers in Australia should be aware of the Fair Work Ombudsman, a statutory agency funded by the Australian government, to "promote and monitor compliance with the Fair Work…
New Players Emerge in 401(k) Services Market
Lesser-known financial firms are challenging the dominant 401(k) services providers, and plan sponsors concerned about high fees or experiencing poor service may want to shop around. When seeking lower fees,…
NLRB Tells Supreme Court It Opposes Class-Action Waivers
Employees can bring class-action lawsuits despite having signed arbitration agreements' class-action waivers, according to a brief filed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in three consolidated cases before the…
Employers Are Dropping Domestic Partner Health Care Benefits
A growing number of employers are requiring same-sex couples to be married before an employee’s partner can receive health care benefits. Larger organizations are the most likely to maintain domestic…