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IRS Proposes Rule to Ease Liability Under 401(k) Multiple Employer Plans
The IRS has proposed a rule that would make 401(k) multiple employer plans (MEPs) more attractive by addressing the risk posed by one member’s bad actions. The rule complements a…
DOL Proposes Major Expansion of Apprenticeships
The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) newly proposed apprenticeship programs would be available to certified industry groups, schools, nonprofits and unions and would be largely free from regulatory oversight
Building and Leading High-Performing Remote Teams
The popularity of remote work is rising fast. Multiple research studies show that employees who are able to skip commuting and work away from the office, whether at home, a…
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Resigns; Acting Secretary Said to Be More ‘Pro-Business’
Secretary Alexander Acosta, under fire for securing a plea deal for convicted pedophile and newly indicted Jeffrey Epstein, resigned his post under pressure today, leaving as acting secretary a man…
Overtime Rule May Be Issued Faster Under New DOL Leadership
Employers can expect to see change more quickly at the Department of Labor (DOL), including issuance of a final overtime rule perhaps as soon as by the end of the…
Can Massachusetts Employers Fire Workers for Off-Duty Marijuana Use?
Complying with marijuana laws and understanding their impact on the workplace is tricky for multistate employers, but even the laws in a single state can be difficult to navigate
IRS to Permit Truncated Social Security Numbers on W-2s to Fight ID Theft
To protect people from identity theft, the IRS issued a final rule that will let employers shorten employees’ Social Security numbers on Form W-2 statements distributed to employees, beginning in…
Summertime—and Working Ain’t Easy
How do employers keep workers’ heads in the game when their toes are itching for the sand? Or how do they plan for the disruption that summer holidays and vacation…
Know the Risks of Fighting Unemployment Claims in Kentucky
Kentucky employers that don’t hire a lawyer to contest unemployment compensation claims will need to review their policies and practices in light of a recent state appellate court decision
'Niceness' Can Hurt an Organization
A work environment where never is heard a discouraging word can hurt an organization when employees are afraid they will be seen as combative or rocking the boat if they…