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4 Tips for California Employers on Piece-Rate Pay
Employers in the Golden State should know how piece-rate pay rules under the California Labor Code differ from federal law
DACA Ruled Unlawful, New Applicants Blocked from Program
A federal judge in Texas has ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) is illegal, but the program’s current beneficiaries still have employment
Though Socially Conscious, Generation Z Remains Practical
Although members of Generation Z are perhaps more focused on social issues than any prior generation, they may also be among the most practical
Remind Returning Employees of Professional Expectations
Employees who have gotten used to casual work from home may need a refresher on professional expectations when they return to the office
Brexit: More Than Six Months In—Where Are We Now?
More than six months have passed since the
State Auto-IRAs May Drive Some Small Businesses to Sponsor Their Own Plans
In states that have enacted retirement savings programs for private-sector workers, businesses that don't yet have their own employer-sponsored plan are often opting to
July 31 Form 5500 Deadline Reminders
July 31 is the annual Form 5500 information return filing deadline with the IRS for non-calendar-year benefit plans. Overlapping penalties for failing to timely file
Some Courts Say States Can’t Halt Enhanced Federal Jobless Benefits
Enhanced unemployment benefits under a federal COVID-19 relief program are set to expire in September. About half the states have opted to end the program early, but
Ask HR: Can I Be Fired for Not Being a Culture Fit?
Can an employer fire an employee for not being a Can an employer fire an employee for not being a "culture fit"? What responsibility do employees bear to tell
Pranks Often Cross the Line
People pull pranks at work for any number of different reasons—boredom, the desire to build esprit de corps or be the office clown—but HR should make sure practical