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SHRM asks Congress to strengthen employer-sponsored healthcare under ACA repeal
Particular requests include keeping employer flexibility under ERISA and eliminating the excise or "Cadillac" tax.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 19, 2017 -
CNN reports Puzder may be rethinking DOL nomination
The Trump transition team disputes CNN's report, citing a tweet from the DOL nominee. His confirmation hearing date was set today as well.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Trump vows to rescind Obama's executive orders, potentially including diversity gains
Many of Obama's executive orders were aimed at protecting minority groups in the federal government.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Employers must start using new Form I-9 on Jan. 22
"Smart I-9" adds new functionalities without making excessive changes. A new administration will make detailed reporting even more crucial.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Supreme Court to hear case on mandatory arbitration clauses
SCOTUS may finally put an end to disputes over arbitration mandates in employee contracts in upcoming hearings.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Trump may replace H-1B visa program with job petitions plan
The H-1B program could be rooted out, if the Trump team and tech execs agree.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2017 -
Tracking Andrew Puzder's contributions to senators who will confirm him
The DOL secretary nominee has given over $1 million to Republican causes and candidates since 1990. The Trump team says that's par for the course.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2017 -
Study: $15 minimum wage in CA will have no impact on jobs
Increased worker productivity and purchasing power balance out any negative effects, researchers at University of California, Berkeley say.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 13, 2017 -
Trump pushing Congress to repeal and replace ACA now
Expect the earliest drafts of ACA replacements to cut down on restrictions and guidelines that employers consider burdensome.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Texas Lt. governor pushing for a 'bathroom bill' like NC
Dan Patrick was a strong advocate for North Carolina's bill, despite large national backlash against it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Stock market downturn may necessitate doubling of millennial savings
Perhaps it's time for employers to get serious about financial training for younger employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Judge dismisses suit against Prudential, CapTrust in 401k fiduciary claim
Prudential was declared the 401k plan provider, not the fiduciary – an important difference.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Bipartisan opponents of ACA's Cadillac Tax show support for repeal
It's one of the few parts of the ACA that both Democrats and Republicans consider burdensome.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Apple to settle $2 million lawsuit for mishandling workers' meal and rest breaks
The plaintiffs also accused Apple of not paying terminated workers their final wages within a reasonable time and forbidding workers from talking about working conditions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2017 -
ACA repeals could double nation's uninsured, cause loss of 2.6M jobs
The study, from the Commonwealth Fund, predicts the lack of a GOP replacement for the ACA could harm other economic measures.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Puzder's business violations could affect his labor secretary confirmation
Democrats oppose Puzder’s labor secretary nomination and want aggrieved workers at the Thursday hearing.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Judge: McDonald's Corp. not a joint employer in Bay Area workers' lawsuit
But employees could reasonably believe they worked for the corporation itself, the judge said, given their daily work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2017 -
DOL claims Wells Fargo is blocking investigation into employee treatment
Attorney Tammy McCutchen, working with Wells Fargo, disputes the accusations made against her.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2017 -
British courier wins misclassification case, scoring another victory for gig workers
The lesson for employers is universal: Be as clear as possible when describing a job opening, and know how to treat temp workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Netflix fighting Fox in court over talent-poaching rights
Will Netflix nab more talent from Fox or will Fox’s fixed-term contracts prevail?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2017 -
DOL sues Google for not releasing equal opportunity records
The Labor Dept. might cancel the tech giant's government contracts for noncompliance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2017 -
NY Labor Dept. slips new overtime rule into wage-hike mandates
The new threshold is still less than the enjoined federal rule under FLSA, but NY business advocates haven't backed down opposition.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2017 -
EEOC releases regs for federal agencies to recruit and hire more disabled workers
The regulations set “model employer” expectations for the federal government.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2017 -
CA court to hear rare reverse sexual orientation discrimination case
One expert tells SHRM that employers should expect to see even more cases of this type in the future.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Middle managers, employee experience on Workforce Institute's 2017 top trends list
The new year should see an increased focus on giving middle managers the tools, skills and technologies needed to engage employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2017
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