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Telemedicine Missteps: Beware HSA Eligibility and Other Compliance Traps
When setting up a telemedicine benefit, beware mistakes that could imperil health savings account (HSA) eligibility or trigger group health plan status that's subject to the Affordable Care Act's coverage…
Critical Immigration Knowledge Provides a Competitive Advantage
For HR professionals in organizations that hire employees across borders, staying up to date on changes is critical to the ability to manage talent mobility programs efficiently and in compliance…
Update on Cook County and Chicago Paid-Sick-Leave Laws
Paid-Sick-Leave laws in Chicago and Cook County, Ill., are scheduled to take effect on July 1
Your Organization's Membership in the Competency Club
For a competency-based approach to HR to succeed, it's important to present it as a change management initiative. Apply your Leadership & Navigation competency to get organizational leaders to buy…
In Focus: DOL Will Submit Request for Information on Overtime Rule
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta announced at a House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations hearing that the Department of Labor (DOL) will submit a request for information on the overtime rule
California Lawmakers Pass Bill Expanding Job Opportunities for Veterans
Private-sector California employers might soon be able to establish a voluntary preference for hiring military veterans regardless of when the veterans served, thanks to a bill that recently passed the…
Acosta Defends Proposed 36% Funding Cut to Job Training Programs
President Donald Trump’s proposed 36 percent reduction in funding to workforce training and education programs is a “hard choice” but is necessary to prioritize the programs that work best, according…
Some Nuts and Bolts of Recertification
The HR profession is constantly evolving, so it is important for SHRM-certified professionals to evolve along with the field by advancing their HR competencies and knowledge. Recertifying demonstrates dedication to…