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Fewer Wage and Hour Class Actions Filed, But Value of Settlements Spikes
The monetary value of the top employment-related class-action settlements declined significantly in 2016. In contrast, the value of wage and hour settlements increased significantly
Tips for Retaining and Storing the New Form I-9
Employers should consider the security of the employee’s personal information when determining how to retain and store completed Forms I-9 and any corresponding documentation
A Robot Could Be Your Next Co-Worker
“The robots are coming” has become a familiar refrain, representing the fear that technology will take over jobs faster than people can acquire new skills. But don’t panic yet: A…
How to Achieve Greater Control over the Trajectory of Your Career
When you start thinking of yourself as a business, your career stops being something that happens to you. Instead, you become the CEO of Me Inc
Rising Deductibles Blur Line Between Traditional and High-Deductible Plans
Traditional health plans are beginning to look more like high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). As tradition plans’ deductibles rise, employers are transferring a higher share of HDHP premiums to employees
2 Big Trends for 2017: Wellness, Education
Experts say employers this year will focus on employee health and emotional well-being and will use tuition-free college programs for employees to meet company and industry needs. Many will use…
Retailers Start 2017 with Most Layoffs
Retail workers bore the brunt of downsizing in January, with
Edible Marijuana: Issues for the Workplace
Consumption of marijuana by edible means is becoming more common in the growing number of states that have legalized the drug’s use
Trump’s Directives Could Undo Fiduciary Rule and Dodd-Frank Regulations
Executive actions by President Trump call for a federal review of, followed by possible steps to modify or repeal, the Department of Labor’s looming fiduciary rule—which affects investment advice given…
Generation Z Goes to Work Infographic
An infographic covering the aspirations, motivators, methods of communication and views of diversity and inclusion of Generation Z