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2021 Benefit Plan Limits & Thresholds Chart
A printable chart showing 2021 benefit plan limits and thresholds for 401(k) plans, health savings accounts, health flexible spending accounts and transit benefits, as well as earnings subject to the…
Voters in Some States Will Tackle Workplace Issues
In addition to voting for political leaders this Election Day, some voters will weigh in on workplace issues through state ballot measures
Employee Who Called Ethics Hotline Loses Retaliation Claim
A Walmart assistant manager who reported sexual harassment could not show retaliation when she was fired after confronting a suspected shoplifter, the 5th
5 Signs You’re a ‘Horrible Boss’—and a Path to Redemption
When an employee leaves a firm due to a toxic manager, that scenario leads not only to a loss of talent, but also to higher recruiting and training costs and…
DOL Updates Tool to Determine If Health Plans Provide Mental Health Parity
The Department of Labor (DOL) has updated a tool to help large employers comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which requires that health plan limits on…
How to Update I-9 Forms for Remote Hires
Long-awaited instructions from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for updating I-9 forms for hires made virtually during the coronavirus pandemic are now online
Kia Defeats HR Manager’s Retaliation Claim
An HR manager fired shortly after filing a discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) failed to demonstrate that the employer's stated reason for firing her—recruiting another employee…
Don't Let ADHD Hold Back Your Career
If you have ADHD and don't learn how to channel and control it, you won't be able to maintain consistent focus with your work, writes career columnist Martin Yate. But…
Uber, Lyft Ordered to Classify California Drivers as Employees
Uber and Lyft must reclassify their California drivers as employees, rather than independent contractors, to comply with the state's strict employee-classification rules, according to a California appeals court. But voters…
Here's What Employers Need to Know About USERRA Leave
Employees who take time off for military service or training have certain job protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and employers should note that USERRA…