In Focus: DOL Fiduciary Rule Starts to Take Effect
On June 9, many of the basic regulations in the Department of Labor's (DOL's) controversial fiduciary rule will take effect as part of a phased implementation that concludes on Jan.…
Asking Applicants for Salary History May Soon Be Banned in California
California employers would be prohibited from asking job candidates for their salary history and would be required to disclose the pay scale for a position to candidates who request it,…
Beyond H-1Bs: Are There Other Options for Foreign Applicants?
What are the options for those not selected for an H-1B visa?
Calif. Lawmakers Approve Bill Limiting Immigration Worksite Raids, Audits
California employers may soon be pitted against federal immigration agencies seeking to conduct worksite enforcement actions now that the state Assembly has passed the Immigrant Worker Protection Act
Don't Overlook 2018 Change in 'Affordability' Safe Harbor Percentage
The IRS recently announced the maximum share of income that employees can be required to pay under the Affordable Care Act's affordability provision, as adjusted annually for inflation. Employers should…
In Focus: Pride Month a Reminder of LGBTQ Workplace Issues
June unofficially is Pride Month for lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. It is a reminder of related workplace issues that have been at the forefront of employers’…
Telemedicine Missteps: Beware HSA Eligibility and Other Compliance Traps
When setting up a telemedicine benefit, beware mistakes that could imperil health savings account (HSA) eligibility or trigger group health plan status that's subject to the Affordable Care Act's coverage…
Why Conflation Is The Enemy Of Truth
The challenge for anyone in leadership today is to challenge the veracity of what they hear by immersing themselves in a diversity of thought so they come to hear ideas…
A Mere 12% Of Companies Are Truly Inclusive — Here's How To Fix That
Many companies acknowledge the importance of building a diverse team. But if employees of different backgrounds don’t feel like they belong, those efforts won’t pay off