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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: Nonunion Employers Wonder What to Expect from New NLRB
Upcoming changes in membership on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may result in a board that's less aggressive with nonunion employers when it comes to enforcing protected concerted activity…
Warning Signs: Recruiters Reveal Their Biggest Turnoffs
The interaction between candidates and recruiters during a job interview plays a key role in whether or not an applicant is hired. Everything from a candidate’s appearance to how well…
‘Dirty Jobs’ Host Mike Rowe Says Skilled Trades Need a Makeover
TV personality Mike Rowe, former host of the "Dirty Jobs" television program about hands-on, blue-collar work, told a Congressional panel discussing career and technical education and the skilled trades, "You've…
How to Conduct a Fair-Pay Audit in California
Recent changes to pay equity laws in California make it essential for employers to periodically audit their pay practices. Here are some tips on how to get started with the…
House Votes to Block Last-Minute OSHA Rule
The House of Representatives voted on March 1 to block an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that would have extended the agency's authority to issue citations for record-keeping…
More Diversity in Tech Fields Leads to More Money, Study Reveals
A lack of diversity in the technology industry may restrict the amount of money companies and investors can make, a new report reveals
In Focus: DOL Proposes Delay for the Fiduciary Rule
The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a 60-day extension of the applicability dates of the fiduciary rule and related exemptions, from April 10 to June 9, 2017. The proposed…