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For Pension Funding, IRS Issues Proposed Mortality Tables for 2018
Sponsors of defined benefit pension plans rely on IRS-issued mortality tables to determine minimum pension funding requirements, based on retirees' average expected life expectancies. The IRS has released proposed regulations…
Mental Health Support Begins by Recognizing the Need
Depression is prevalent at most workplaces, while anxiety and addiction also take a high toll. The first step for organizations is to assess the mental health issues that actually exist…
Social Media Behavior, Device Management Among Most-Read Tech Articles in 2016
As determined by page views, there were the most-read HR technology stories on SHRM Online in 2016
These 4 Underappreciated Traits of Millennials Can Help Businesses Thrive
Some Millennial traits should be viewed as a boon to the workplace, according to workplace experts
Are Doctors’ Notes Advisable for California Disability Accommodations?
When an employee asks for a disability accommodation, an employer may be inclined to request a doctor’s note. But is this generally the best move for the company?
Q&A: Helping Baby Boomers Meet Retirement Challenges
Many members of the largest generation can't afford to retire, as their life expectancy continues to climb. Benefit managers can help them to navigate their way forward
The Top 5 California HR News Articles of 2016
The legal landscape in California changes from year to year, and 2016 was no exception. Here are the articles from the California Resources section of SHRM Online that most interested…
The Rock Star Candidate with a Checkered Past
How should an HR department respond if it has an outstanding job candidate who has also led an organization where sexual harassment or other misconduct was not addressed?
Top 5 State and Local Workplace Compliance Articles of 2016
2016 saw a flurry of activity at the state and local levels as workplace measures stalled in Congress. Here are some of the most popular articles in 2016 in the…
Purchase of Former Employee’s Stock Did Not Violate ERISA
A company did not breach its fiduciary duty or improperly deny benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by purchasing stock shares held by a former employee, according…