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Putting Humanity into HR Compliance: Compassionate Employee Benefits Administration
Notwithstanding the daunting plethora of rules and regulations, what if employers were to view their benefits programs from their employees' perspectives? How would that change the way employers talk and…
Supreme Court Vacates Pay Equity Case
A court decision prohibiting employers from paying women less because of their compensation history—mirrored in several state laws—has been overturned on a technicality
Will a New Federal Overtime Rule Have Multiple Salary Thresholds?
The Department of Labor is expected to propose a new federal overtime rule in March that will likely increase the salary threshold for the white-collar exemptions to overtime pay under…
Administering a 401(k) Plan: Who Does What?
Sponsors of 401(k) and similar plans are sometimes unaware of their responsibilities as fiduciaries, particularly when it comes to overseeing their plan's service providers. Here is a breakdown of the…
Should Employers Stay Friendly with Former Employees?
Social media and other methods of online communication have made it easier than ever to keep in touch with former employees—and there are good reasons why businesses may want to…
Ontario: New Policy on Medical Cannabis Takes Effect
The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has issued a policy on Cannabis for Medical Purposes that takes effect on March 1, 2019
Co-Workers' Words, Actions Promote Inclusion
Company leaders and managers play an important role in creating an inclusive workplace, but what matters most is how colleagues interact with each other, according to new research
Recruiting Is Tougher in 2019
The latest Recruiter Nation Survey from Jobvite, a recruiting technology company, reveals the difficulties of attracting and hiring talent in a candidate-driven job market, as well as the creative methods…
Spain: Company Lunchrooms Are No Longer Mandatory
Spanish companies with more than 50 workers are no longer obliged to provide a lunch room for their workers
Terror Attack Allegedly Planned on Work Computer
Employers have good reason to screen employees’ computer use at work: Monitoring has prevented acts of terrorism