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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…
U.K.: Can Employers Ban Lunchtime Drinking?
Lloyd's of London announced to staff that it was implementing a zero tolerance policy on drinking between 9
Ohio Legislature Proposes Major Reform of Employment Discrimination Law
A bill aimed at comprehensive reform of Ohio’s employment discrimination statute would eliminate individual liability for managers and supervisors and move Ohio in line with federal law
Design Transit Benefits to Increase Workers’ Engagement
Mandates and tax considerations should not be the only drivers of transit benefit design. While the tax-free elements of transit programs are important, also consider how additional transit benefits using…
Congress Considers Bills to Reform More than the Affordable Care Act
Not all health care legislation being debated in Congress is about repealing the Affordable Care Act. Efforts to protect worksite wellness initiatives, address the regulation of self-insured health plans and…
Viewpoint: Current Salary Should Be Out of Bounds During Job Interview
The process of negotiating a salary can be daunting for job candidates—especially if they have historically earned less than their peers doing the same work. To balance the pay scales,…
Los Angeles Issues Rules Implementing Ban the Box Legislation
The Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration recently issued rules and regulations for the city’s new Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Social Postings Still Land Employees in Hot Water
Whether it's through a policy or training, HR professionals must explain to employees that their actions on social media may not just damage their own reputations but can also cause…
Use Design Thinking to Better Your Career
The overarching goal of design thinking is coherency. A well-designed career is one where you can connect the dots between who you are, what you believe and what you are…
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds St. Louis Minimum Wage Ordinance
In a surprise development on Feb. 28, the Missouri Supreme Court upheld a minimum wage hike by the city of St