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HR Tech Pros Need Soft Skills, Too
Employers have long valued human resource information technology (HRIT) professionals for the quality and breadth of their technical skills. But in today's team-driven, collaborative work environments, companies are finding that,…
2020 HSA Limits Rise Modestly, IRS Says
In 2020, the annual limit on health savings account (HSA) contributions will be $3,550 for self-only and $7,100 for family coverage. Here are some details that employers that sponsor high-deductible…
Restaurant’s Guaranteed Wage Violates FLSA
Restaurant owners who paid their employees a fixed, guaranteed wage each week for a six-day, double-shift workweek regardless of the amount of overtime hours worked violated the Fair Labor Standards…
2020 HSA Limits Rise Modestly, IRS Says
In 2020, the annual limit on health savings account (HSA) contributions will be $3,550 for self-only and $7,100 for family coverage. Here are some details that employers that sponsor high-deductible…
Assumption that Marijuana Card Holder Used Cannabis Led to ADA Claim
A job applicant could bring an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claim where he showed his medical marijuana certification card to and discussed drug testing with the company’s HR director…
California’s Proposed Regulations for Night Farm Work Spark Debate
California regulators have issued proposed rules to increase safety on farms during nighttime operations. Worker advocates and employer groups had very different reactions to the proposal
Tennessee Expands Anti-Bullying Law to Private Employers
Tennessee recently amended its Healthy Workplace Act, which seeks to prevent abusive conduct at work, to cover private employers
When Can Employers Prorate Bonus Payments Around FMLA Leave?
Employers seeking to prorate bonus payments to employees taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or other leave, should keep in mind these considerations
Lesson for Recruiters: Take a Chance on Nontraditional Candidates
Recruiters often don’t take the time to get to know the stories of candidates whose work experiences, education and skills don’t fit inside preconceived parameters
Wellness Programs Are in Limbo Without EEOC Regulations
Employers may have to wait until December for a proposed rule from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on when they can impose penalties or rewards to encourage employees to…