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Regulatory Reform Likely Under Puzder
Employers can expect Department of Labor regulations implemented under the Obama administration to be re-examined or repealed
7 Ways People Quit Their Jobs
There are seven ways people quit their jobs, and there are two key factors that determine whether a person resigns in a positive way or in a manner that could…
Download E-Verify Records Before They Are Purged
As of Jan. 1, 2017, employers won’t have access to E-Verify records that were created on or before Dec
Employers that Export Jobs Face Uncertainty
President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose steep tariffs on
Small Businesses Favor Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans
When 401(k) testing fails, it's highly compensated employees who bear the brunt of the consequences. So it's little wonder why small businesses find safe harbor 401(k) plans attractive
Gender Pay Gap Pegged to Lack of Promotions
Lack of career advancement tends to keep women in lower-paying nonmanagement roles, and spending fewer hours on the job is a contributing factor. Flexible work policies and career-mobility support can…
Congress Extends E-Verify Through April 2017
President Barack Obama signed a stopgap spending bill Dec. 10 temporarily funding the government, which included an extension for E-Verify, the government’s electronic employment eligibility verification system, through April 28,…
California Court Allows Statistical Sampling to Prove Class Certification
A California appellate court has reaffirmed statistical sampling as a viable method available to class-action plaintiffs to prove their cases
How to Survive Your Office Holiday Party
Three out of four companies are expected to host holiday parties for workers, and while alcohol, dancing and late hours can make such parties risky, there are simple ways to…