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Furloughed Workers May Lose FMLA Eligibility
Furloughs due to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in some workers losing eligibility to take Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off. But these employees may be protected by…
Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Lockdowns
Employers can learn key lessons from the self-imposed and regional lockdowns in 2020, whether that’s the success of remote work for many employees, the challenges others find with teleworking and…
Class of 2021 Uniquely Prepared to Join the Workforce
With the COVID-19 pandemic poised to continue deep into 2021, the next generation of professionals faces substantial challenges when entering the workforce. But their unique perspective may also give them…
President Issues Executive Order on Increased Worker Safety During Pandemic
President Joe Biden issued an executive order Jan. 21 calling for increased protection of the safety and health of workers from COVID-19
Biden Administration to Review Rules for Employee Health and Retirement Plans
The Biden administration is reviewing Trump administration final regulations covering employer-sponsored health and retirement plans with an eye on replacing many of them with new rulemaking, and has frozen all…
Ask HR: Can Companies Mandate the COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees?
Can employers require their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine? How can companies that offer health insurance manage requests from employees' spouses for coverage? SHRM President and CEO Johnny C.…
Biden Administration Freezes Proposed and Pending Regulations
On President Joe Biden's first day in office, his chief of staff asked all federal agencies to freeze proposed regulations and those with pending effective dates—which includes several workplace rules
Canada: Employers Reassess Business Travel During COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised issues among Canadian businesses about work travel, employment law experts say, forcing companies to re-evaluate their travel policies
Benefits Are Often an Afterthought During Recruitment
Employee benefits can be a highly effective recruitment tool, but too often benefits are only discussed by employers during the onboarding process, after an offer has been accepted. Benefits also…
Appropriations Act Requires Employer Actions to Ensure Mental Health Parity
Employer-sponsored health plans must document their compliance with the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which requires equal coverage limits for mental health and medical benefits, and be…