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Transgender Student’s Case Raises Questions for Employers
Employers and educators alike are left uncertain about the extent of coverage of laws prohibiting sex discrimination, now that the Supreme Court sent a transgender student's case back to the…
Will the GOP's ACA Replacement End the Employer Mandate and Required Reporting?
If the American Health Care Act were to pass in something like its current form—admittedly, a big if—would the mandate that larger employers provide health care coverage simply go away?…
Study: Little Change to Maternity, Paternity Leave at U.S. Employers Since 2012
The average amount of parental and caregiving leave that
3 Things to Know About Employee Experience
Three things you need to know to create an employee experience that makes people want to come to work
'Cadillac Tax' Remains in GOP Health Care Repeal, Replacement Bill
The long-awaited proposed legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), backed by the House Republican leadership, would not cap the tax exclusion on employer-provided health care but…
In Focus: ‘A Day Without a Woman' Strike
The purpose of the strike, called "A Day Without a Woman," is to recognize "the enormous value that women of all backgrounds add to our socio-economic system—while receiving lower wages…
Cash Balance Plans Help Fill the Retirement Savings Gap
Cash balance savings plans can be a boon to participating employees while also appealing to decision-makers. By educating themselves on the pros and cons of this benefit, HR managers can…
Construction Jobs on the Rise, Despite Chronic Labor Shortage
Construction employment in January 2017 hit its highest level since the Great Recession, though the industry continues to suffer from a severe labor shortage, lack of projects and a growing…
Trump’s Revised Immigration Ban Exempts Iraq
Employers will need to exercise caution and defer travel by foreign national employees from the six countries listed in President Donald Trump’s revised executive order
USCIS Suspends H-1B Visa Premium Processing
Beginning April 3, employers will no longer be able to use the government's expedited processing program for H-1B visa cases