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Speaking Truth to Power
Human resource professionals can go head-to-head with management without putting their jobs on the line. Acting courageously by speaking truth to power may raise your
Are Sign-on Bonuses an Effective Recruiting Tool?
Are sign-on bonuses an effective recruiting tool? Two experts debate the issue. Are sign-on bonuses an effective recruiting tool? Two experts debate the issue
California Passes Legislation to Expand Retirement Plan Mandate
California recently expanded its law that employers who do not sponsor an employee-retirement plan must participate in a state-run retirement program. This program
Unionized Starbucks Workers Were Allegedly Unlawfully Denied Raises
Starbucks unlawfully denied unionized workers raises that it provided to its nonunionized employees, the National Labor Relations Board maintained in a complaint
New York Bill Would Curtail No-Fault Attendance Policies
A bill that passed the New York State legislature would clarify that businesses with no-fault attendance policies cannot discipline or punish employees who take time off
OFCCP Clarifies Federal Contractors’ Compensation Compliance
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued a revised directive on compensation compliance, addressing concerns federal contractors had about a
BLS: Job Growth Has Been Even Better Than Previously Thought
Employers added about 462,000 more jobs in the 12 months through March 2022 than originally reported, according to new benchmark revisions by the
Medical Stop-Loss Premiums Up Nearly 10% for 2022
The average stop-loss coverage premium for self-insured health plans rose nearly 10 percent this year as the number of high-amount claims continues to grow, including
Federal Agencies' Final Rule Revises 'Surprise Billing' Arbitration Process
A new final rule on arbitration under the No Surprises Act clarifies that arbitrators must select the offer that best represents the value of the out-of-network service
Supporting Employees During a Hurricane
The COVID-19 pandemic may have helped employers prepare for--but alos be more susceptible to--hurricanes and the destruction they can create. Employees are more used to