Fired Worker Entitled to $900,000 Award After Injury Limited His Work Hours
A local union was liable for disability discrimination when it fired an employee who could no longer work more than eight hours a day because of a car accident, the…
Play or Pay: Rising Penalties' Role in Complying with the ACA
Every year the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is in effect, some employers must decide whether they will play according to the ACA’s rules or pay ACA penalties. Understanding those rules…
Viewpoint: AI Arrives in HR
While we've all read about robots and artificial intelligence (AI) as potential threats to our jobs, I'm happy to report that this new technology is starting to bring amazingly positive…
Your Career Q&A: Starting an HR Department from Scratch
You have a rare career opportunity to work for a vibrant, growing company that has the leadership foresight to include HR management in its plans for growth and financial success.…
Flat Salary Increase Budgets Create Winners and Losers
As organizations continue to contend with the falling unemployment, they’re luring and keeping good workers by directing pay raises to star performers and using job promotions and nonmonetary benefits to…
SSA Revises Previously Announced Payroll Tax Cap for 2018
On Nov. 27, 2017, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it had revised the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax for 2018, replacing the amount…
Ten Things Never, Ever To Say When You're A New Employee
Andres started a new job recently, but unfortunately has already a run-in with his co-worker Sarah. What would you advise Andres to do now?
Ten Unmistakable Signs You Need To Start Job Hunting
Joel's manager called an emergency meeting and said some scary things about next year's budget and staff assignments. Does that mean layoffs are coming? Here are ten signs you need…
Introducing Talk Talent To Me, Hired’s Recruiting Podcast
Love hearing from the best minds in recruiting, but hate sitting still and reading lengthy blog posts? We hear you, talent acquisition pros. That’s why now, we want you to…
Facebook’s Offensive on Recruitment Marches On, Testing Resume Posting Feature
If there’s anything more interesting than Facebook’s foray into recruitment, it’s the speed at which it is moving. This year alone, Facebook has introduced the following: