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DOL Sends Gig-Worker Proposed Rule to White House for Review
Companies may have more clarity on which workers can be classified as independent contractors under a proposed rule that the
Court Reverses Jury Verdict Finding FMLA Retaliation
A jury verdict of retaliation by a company that fired an employee who used Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave was properly rejected by the trial court because of…
Removal of Personal Protective Equipment Leads to OSHA Citation
An employer may be liable under the Occupational Safety and Health Act when it doesn't require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout assigned work, according to the…
Shore Up Benefits Cybersecurity During Open Enrollment
Employee data collected during open enrollment is a gold mine for cybercriminals. This year, the challenge of keeping this information safe may be greater, as the COVID-19 pandemic has increased…
DOL Gives Employers Options for Reimbursing Delivery Drivers
The IRS business standard mileage rate is optional, not required by the Fair Labor Standards Act, when reimbursing delivery drivers, the Department of Labor (DOL) stated in an Aug. 31…
Shock to the System: Dealing with Toxic Staffers at Work
Like digging out a weed before it can spread, it’s up to workplace managers to root out toxic employees before they disrupt workflow and damage morale. A toxic worker is…
6 ‘Do-Over’ Opportunities C-Level Executives Wish They Had
Often, CEOs and business owners must own up to big blunders. We asked CEOs and business leaders to describe bad decisions they’ve made in hopes of teaching future leaders the…
7 Ways to Support Your Black Employees
The growing economic and emotional fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and the recession stand to hurt Black workers most of all. The pandemic and racial inequity have been the defining…
New Tech Skills to Protect Your Job and Financial Security
Unemployment and layoffs spiked in March due to COVID-19. People are now getting back to work, which is good news, but a second wave of the pandemic—and more layoffs—is anticipated
An American Icon Talks HR
Alan Mulally is one of the most acclaimed executives in the United States. He led Boeing's commercial aviation business to success after the terrorist attacks of Sept