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Japan: More Flexible Family Care Leave Mandated
Japan has amended its family leave law to allow employees to take child care and family care leave on an hourly basis
Termination of Mechanics Following Vote to Unionize Was Retaliatory
An auto dealership’s termination of two journeyman mechanics, despite its lack of knowledge of their union sentiments, was in retaliation for its employees’ vote to unionize, the
IRS Lowers Standard Mileage Rate for 2021
Effective Jan. 1, for 2021 the IRS decreased to 56 cents per mile—down 1
California Employers Should Review Travel Quarantine Requirements
Employers should be aware of the state and local travel quarantine orders and supplemental paid-sick-leave requirements that apply to their workforce
Finding Jobs in Your Region with Career Potential
Job boards can be overwhelming. How do you know the company you're applying to offers career growth? Here are tips from career columnist Martin Yate on how to find good…
Appropriations Act Permits Midyear FSA Elections, Unlimited Carry-Over Amounts Through 2021
The Consolidated Appropriations Act allows participants to roll over all unused amounts in their health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) from 2020 to 2021 and from 2021 to…
What’s Ahead for HR Technology in 2021
As the new year begins, HR leaders are focusing on enhancing technology systems that improve the productivity of remote workers, upgrading workforce management, utilizing recruiting and learning platforms to meet…
DOL Issues Guidance on the Expired FFCRA
Employers are not required to provide Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave after Dec. 31, 2020, but may voluntarily decide to do so, the U
Appropriations Act Eases Retirement Plans Rules
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, relaxes several normally rigid retirement plan rules in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic