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Insuring the Health of Employees Traveling Abroad
Many companies lack a solid emergency plan for employees traveling abroad. An HR department may not realize that the company's existing health insurance already covers medical treatment outside the country
California Lawmakers Aim to Implement Overtime Rule Despite Federal Delay
Lawmakers in California have proposed legislation to increase the salary threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay to $47,476—the same threshold that was blocked last year at the…
In Focus: DOL Accuses Google of ‘Extreme’ Gender Pay Disparity
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) told a judge late last week that Google has discriminated against its female employees and says it has evidence of "extreme" gender pay…
Expect a Push to Tax Health Benefits, Political Watchers Warn
As part of efforts to reform the tax code—or under a back-from-the-dead effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act—employers could be taxed on group health benefits provided to…
In Focus: Thousands of Drivers Fail New State Background Checks in Massachusetts
More than 8,200 drivers for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft were let go after failing a new state background check, according to newly released records
Retention Is Top Benefits Objective, Employers Say
When recently asked to rank their benefits priorities, most employers chose retaining employees as their top objective, a new survey reveals, and over half said that using benefits to retain…
H-1B Cap Reached for FY 2018
The congressionally mandated H-1B visa cap for fiscal year (FY) 2018 has been met five days after the application window opened April 3, announced
In Focus: Upgrading Skills Imperative to Filling Jobs of Today, Future
Work is changing, causing a gap between job seekers and job vacancies, the
Foreign Investment in Cuba: A Guide for Entrepreneurial Thinking
I jumped at the opportunity this past September to lead a delegation to Cuba with SHRM's vice president for global affairs, Robert Garcia. SHRM regularly leads global delegations to foreign…
Relocation Partners Help HR Move Business Forward
Relocation management companies (RMCs) are a key component of any talent acquisition team, ensuring a smooth road for transferred employees on the way to their next assignments. These companies provide…