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Millennials Say They Are Struggling More to Work from Home
People between the ages of 20 and 30, usually lauded for their prowess with technology, are more likely to say they've struggled with remote work during the coronavirus pandemic. Family…
NYC Ban on Drug Testing Job Applicants Takes Effect
Most New York City employers are no longer able to drug-test job applicants for marijuana use, under a law that took effect May 10
NYC Ban on Drug Testing Job Applicants Takes Effect
Most New York City employers are no longer able to drug-test job applicants for marijuana use, under a law that took effect May 10
Career Fairs Go Virtual in Reaction to Pandemic
Some companies are still hiring during the coronavirus pandemic, and many are turning to virtual career fairs and hiring events to find candidates. Being able to connect with job seekers…
HEROES Act Contains Numerous Immigration Proposals
The latest coronavirus relief package passed by House Democrats May 15 contains several immigration-related provisions of interest to employers
Immunity Certificates: An Idea Whose Time Hasn’t Arrived
The idea of coronavirus “immunity certificates” has figured into conversations among government officials and corporate leaders around the world looking for ways to safely reopen businesses and restart economies amid…
CDC Releases Guidelines for Reopening Workplaces
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a set of checklists to help leaders of businesses, schools, child care programs, mass transit and others decide when and…
Ask HR: Can I Ask to Be Furloughed?
Can an employee ask to be furloughed? And how can laid-off employees job hunt during the pandemic? SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr
IRS Allows Midyear Enrollment and Election Changes for Health Plans and FSAs
The IRS released two notices allowing employees to make midyear 2020 changes to their health plan enrollments and to change pretax contributions to health and dependent care flexible spending accounts…