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Former Employee Wasn’t ‘Retired’ Under Company Policy
A recent decision of the 11th
Hospitals Face Staffing Shortages, Reduced Budgets in Coronavirus Pandemic
Along with scarcities of masks, beds and ventilators,
Virtual Happy Hours Help Co-Workers, Industry Peers Stay Connected
The COVID-19 outbreak is reshaping all aspects of work, including the time-honored tradition of the afterwork happy hour. Employees working remotely—and sometimes their employers and professional resource groups—have gotten creative…
Justices Side with Federal Employee in Age-Bias Case but Limit Remedies
A federal employee claiming age discrimination has to show only that age was a factor—rather than the key reason—that the employer made an adverse employment decision, the
Pandemic Takes a Toll on Employees’ Emotional Well-Being
With the COVID-19 crisis, the emotional challenges employees are confronting have spiked. Anyone could experience crippling levels of stress and anxiety now, so it's important for HR professionals and people…
Employers’ Health Care Costs Expected to Rise Due to Coronavirus
Self-funded health plans could see their claims costs jump 7 percent this year as a result of the pandemic. Both self-funded and fully insured employer plans may see higher premiums…
Are Referral Bonuses Included in Overtime Calculations?
Referral bonuses generally aren't included in the regular rate of pay and so aren't included in overtime calculations, according to a recent Department of Labor opinion letter. But some portions…
SHRM Asks Supreme Court to Uphold ERISA’s Uniform Standard for Drug Plans
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) lets employers apply one uniform standard across state lines for prescription drug benefit plans, the Society for Human Resource Management said in a
New CDC Guidance for Employers Reflects Evolving Knowledge of Coronavirus
There are updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for cleaning and disinfecting a workplace after an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus. Among…
Viewpoint: The COVID-19 Economic Crisis May Worsen the Retirement Crisis
New legislation makes it easier for 401(k) participants to withdraw funds, but tapping retirement accounts to satisfy short-term needs can jeopardize future retirements