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Agency Extends Relief for ‘Grandmothered’ Small-Group Health Plans
The Trump administration is allowing small business an extra year to renew certain older plans that don’t comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and that don’t fall under the…
Title VII Gender Identity Claim Goes Forward
A Texas federal judge dismissed claims alleging gender identity discrimination asserted under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) against an insurer and employer.…
Federal Departments' Withdrawal of Gender Identity Guidance Doesn’t Change EEOC's Position
Even though two federal departments have rescinded guidance requiring schools to let people use bathrooms that match their gender identities, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) still considers it illegal…
Is Your Noncompete Agreement Enforceable?
Employers may think that their noncompete agreement or restrictive covenant prohibiting departing employees from taking a similar job at a competitor is ironclad, but that’s not always true
Wisconsin Legislature Proposes Employer-Friendly Changes
A bill recently proposed in Wisconsin could seriously change litigation strategy and settlement considerations for many employment claims filed with state agencies
Legislative Update for Minnesota Employers
Employers with employees in Minnesota should know about several bills that have been introduced in the state legislature addressing paid leave and other employment-related topics
How to Help Managers Become Can-Do Leaders
How to help busy managers become can-do leaders
Disability Plans Must Follow Claims Procedures Final Rule
The Department of Labor's final rule revising the claims procedure requirements for disability benefit plans becomes effective for claims filed next year, but plan sponsors should take steps now to…
Uber Engineer’s Claims Could Offer Lesson on How Not to Run an HR Department
A former Uber engineer's claims of sexual harassment and discrimination allege that Uber's HR department ignored her complaints
Your Career Q&A: How to Be Promoted
To successfully manage your career, you have to take responsibility for making the promotions that you want happen. To do that, you need relevant experience, credentials and demonstrated potential