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What to expect after whirlwind ACA ruling
The decision, which will almost certainly be appealed, would effectively wipe out Medicaid expansion and pre-existing condition protections.
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Match Group announces 100% pay equity following audit
The company hired an external firm to conduct a compensation analysis over a five-month period.
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NLRB: Yelling at workers on protected break 'get back to work' didn't violate NLRA
The manager simply ordered employees to return to work, the Board said: "That he did so loudly and aggressively does not convert his order into a threat."
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'Working interview' violated FLSA, DOL says
A Nashville-based dental practice agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve claims that it also required workers to attend training during unpaid lunch breaks.
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SHRM is latest org to offer people analytics credential
Such courses appear to serve as a barometer for what matters to organizations and the profession overall.
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Mercer: Paid leave, HSAs and AI technology to top 2019 benefits trends
Employers will continue looking for ways to cut healthcare expenses while offering benefits that attract and retain talent.
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One-month delay was FMLA interference, court says
The delay involved a third-party administrator, but employers are ultimately responsible for Family and Medical Leave Act compliance.
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Apple could add 15K employees with new $1B Austin campus
The company announced last January that it would invest some $30 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, creating more than 20,000 jobs.
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'Ninja' sneaks up on competition in Indeed's Weird Job Titles 2018 report
"Genius" and "Superhero" job titles also proliferated in 2018, according to the online job board.
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6th Cir.: BP's reliance on doctors' notes defeats disability discrimination claim
The case demonstrates that employers can reasonably rely on medical opinions, especially those coming from an employee's doctor.
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Executives report low confidence in crisis management plans
There are several factors for HR to consider when planning for crisis situations.
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Construction, trade industries topped hiring on Monster in 2018
Recruiters can tailor hiring strategies based on when job hunters are most likely to conduct searches.
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Where the skills gap hits hardest: Soft skills
Despite the rise of AI-related jobs, the largest gaps surround skills like leadership, communication and time management, a LinkedIn report shows.
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ADA doesn't require managers to provide on-the-spot accommodations, 6th Cir. says
Courts generally consider delays in ADA's interactive process in context.
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8th Cir.: Immunization mandate didn't violate ADA
The decision is an example of the case-by-case nature of ADA decisions, especially for employers in the healthcare industry.
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Performance appraisals are getting shorter and more frequent
Some say the annual review is on life support, but is it worth saving?
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Deep DiveIs your recruitment process sending the right culture message?
Candidates want a culture fit, so employers must ensure their recruitment process communicates what it's really like to work for them.
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About 5% of workers in each US state work remotely
While only a fraction of workers in each state take advantage of this opportunity, research shows a growing demand for the perk.
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Employers looking to adopt mobile-friendly solutions in recruiting
Candidate experience is also a growing concern for businesses, HireRight said, but many employers surveyed did not identify it as the most significant challenge.
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Employers struggle to anticipate when workers will retire
Only half of employers know exactly when workers at or near retirement will leave, a Willis Towers Watson study reveals.
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CSR is important for middle market employers, report finds
Employees, especially young ones, value a company's impact enough that it can become a recruiting tool.
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Think tank: Employers retain power despite a tight labor market
Policy changes and consolidation have eroded workers' power, said panelists at an event hosted by the Economic Policy Institute and Open Markets Institute.
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Court advances KFC employee's claim that lactation room wasn't private
The plaintiff alleged she was forced to pump in an office that had a video camera and a window through which co-workers could — and did — watch her.
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Employer hiring expectations at 12-year record high entering 2019
Among industries measured by ManpowerGroup, transportation and utilities have the highest forecasted hiring growth.
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Realtor Keller Williams leads Indeed's Top-rated Workplaces for Culture in 2018
Lists like this one can help employers gauge their standing as a good — or bad — workplace.
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