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Ratifying Equal Rights Amendment Could Speed Equal Pay, Corporate Board Diversity Laws
It’s been nearly a hundred years in the making, but the Equal Rights Amendment soon may be ratified, bolstering calls for equal pay and greater gender diversity in the workplace
Colorado Proposes Sweeping Changes to Wage and Hour Standards
Standards The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has been considering major changes to the state’s overtime and minimum wage laws this year. Here’s what employers in the state need…
Fluctuating Workweek Pay Method Isn’t Available in Pennsylvania
In a long-awaited decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has concluded that the fluctuating workweek pay method is not a proper method of overtime pay calculation under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage…
Regulator Criticizes Wells Fargo’s HR in Wake of Phony Accounts
Wells Fargo’s HR department needs to address thousands of complaints from those who say they were wrongfully fired as part of its fake-account problem, according to the federal Office of…
Take Precautions When Planning Company Holiday Parties
The end of the year is fast approaching, and with it company holiday parties. But what should be a time for celebration can turn into instances of inappropriate behavior—and the…
French Law Requires Companies to Employ Workers with Disabilities
A French law is ushering in new obligations for companies to employ people with disabilities
Agencies Preview Form 5500 for Reporting in 2020
Advance copies of Form 5500 to report on plan year 2019 benefits reflect an increase in maximum civil penalties, among other changes. But a major overhaul of the benefit plan…
How to Resolve Conflict in the Real World
Conflict resolution systems that are too complicated will simply never become part of the culture. Whether you are trying to implement a system for five or 50,000 people, what your…
Single vs. Married Employees' Benefits Aren't Equal
Most employers provide benefits for children's health care and leave time for parents to spend with children, but single and childless employees often have family caregiving needs, too
When Winter Weather Makes Commuting Dangerous
Winter's almost here, and your company is in a region that usually gets a lot of snow. Some of your employees have long commutes and are wary of driving icy…