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When All Is Said and Done, Will Tax Reform Spare Employee Benefits?
President Donald Trump's tax proposal leaves benefit breaks in place for employer-provided retirement and health plans, but employer groups are concerned that GOP congressional leaders writing the tax reform bill…
New Chinese Cybersecurity Law to Mean Headaches for Foreign HR Departments
One big problem with the new Cybersecurity Law of China is that it requires foreign companies to give the Chinese government sensitive and proprietary information about their software and network…
Ontario Court Allows Workplace Random Drug and Alcohol Testing to Proceed
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice allowed the Toronto Transit Commission to proceed with implementing random drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive employees, pending the outcome of an ongoing arbitration
India: Government Throws Light on Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
The India Ministry of Labour and Employment has clarified queries raised with regard to The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
Florida Legislature Approves Ride-Hailing Driver Bill
Florida lawmakers recently approved a bill that would make it easier for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft to show that their drivers are properly deemed independent contractors
Employers: Is Your Unpaid Internship Program Legal?
Summer is quickly approaching, and so is the time for summer internship programs that college students rely on to gain valuable professional experience. Employers may want to offer those internships…
Viewpoint: Pay Equity Issues Remain at Forefront for HR
Pay equity remains a hot topic throughout the country and the world. Human resources is, as usual, at the forefront of this conversation
The 'Yelping' of Pay: Managing Expectations in the Era of Online Salary Data
Job candidates and employees, armed with online salary Information—which may not be wholly accurate—feel empowered to push for "fair pay." Employers, in turn, should be prepared to discuss the organization’s…
Tips for Reverse Mentoring
Learn tips for investing in the training and development of established executives and future leaders through reverse mentoring