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Deep Dive
Resource Actions: 4 compliance zombies that want your HR brain
From undead regulations to haunting policies that just won’t leave, we’ve seen it all in the past year.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Maryland drops 15% of new Uber, Lyft drivers for failing background checks
In the age of the gig or contingent worker, background checks will likely become even more important — and scrutinized.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2017 -
NYC salary history question ban takes effect
Beginning today, employers in New York City may no longer ask job applicants about their prior pay.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Open enrollment 2018 changes little with ACA still in place
Aside from a few trending voluntary benefits, the season promises to be relatively tame by HR's standards.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Update: GOP tax plan released, no cuts to 401k contributions
A draft of the House tax bill has since been released. Employers won't have to worry about cuts to 401k contributions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2017 -
UAW says Tesla fired workers for union activity
The auto union claims Tesla violated federal law by firing workers who backed unionization, but the automaker says work performance was to blame.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Trump declares opioid abuse a public health emergency, but employers are already in the fight
Many larger businesses have already begun battling the epidemic by shifting their benefits plans and training managers to identify at-risk workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Is HR a 'high-risk' job that warrants drug testing?
A jury may decide whether the D.C. city government violated federal law by requiring that an HR rep submit to drug and alcohol testing.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Report: Paving the way for a new salary threshold, DOL will appeal overtime injunction
Various media reports say that DOL will appeal the order enjoining the Obama-era regs this week.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Hack your EEO-1 report: A guide to employee data reporting
Experts weigh in on tips and tricks to make your EEO-1 reporting just a little bit easier.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 27, 2017 -
DOL moves to revise — or rescind — FLSA tip pool regs
The agency has taken the first step toward revisiting Obama-era rules limiting gratuity redistribution.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can employers help solve the student debt problem?
Various stakeholders — from legislators to HR tech vendors — recognize the scale of the student debt problem. But few are doing anything about it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Lawmakers consider tax credit for employers' training
If passed, the bill would offer a tax credit to offset up to $1,250 of training expenses per employee.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Fidelity, Amazon acknowledge sexual harassment claims after recent publicity
The Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct allegations have prompted several employers to take a second look at their own issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Pittsburgh to cover sex reassignment surgery for employees
The city's mayor said the new coverage will help Pittsburgh attract top talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
43% of tech workers worry about being fired due to their age
Describing the ideal candidate as "energetic" or the workplace as "fast-paced" are dog whistles in some organizations noting that older workers need not apply.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Broadway landmark Ellen's Stardust Diner settles with NLRB, reinstates fired workers
A union representing restaurant employees sued the eatery, alleging it was surveilling employees when they participated in protected concerted activities, among other things.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
IRS raises annual cap on 401k contributions to $18.5K
Employees likely won't be aware of the IRS's updated cap, so HR must ensure the update is explained clearly and in detail to workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
CareerBuilder: 41% of bullied LGBT employees say it made them quit
Survey respondents said they were falsely accused of making mistakes, gossiped about and faced constant criticism from the boss and coworkers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 20, 2017 -
NYC passes paid leave bill for domestic violence victims
The bill will give workers five days' leave for court appearances and meetings with law enforcement, among other things.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
H-1B by the numbers: 3 data points illustrating the last decade of the visa program
While the program could face changes, understanding how it has contributed to the American workforce over the last decade is important.
By Alex Hickey • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Orchid grower pays $110K for telling women they'll be fired if they get pregnant
The settlement also resolved allegations that the employer refused to allow women to return to work after giving birth.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Trump nominates former top Congressional policy aide to head up EBSA
If confirmed, E. Preston Rutledge will lead the DOL division tasked with, among other things, reviewing the now-delayed fiduciary rule.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Supreme Court declines to revisit needle-phobic pharmacist's ADA case
The ADA didn't require Rite Aid to exempt a needle-adverse pharmacist from administering immunizations, an appeals court ruled.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 18, 2017 -
DOL pushes forward with apprenticeship initiative
The Trump administration continues to push its apprenticeship task force despite earlier committee drop-outs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2017
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