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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 -
Judge dismisses preliminary injunction against EEOC wellness rules
The EEOC’s rules will stand despite objections over health privacy concerns and worker incentives.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Federal judge halts ACA transgender and abortion-related rules from enactment
The judge agreed the ACA measures force physicians to perform healthcare services that are counter to their religious beliefs or medical opinions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2017 -
French workers can ignore after-hours email, new law says
The law is ostensibly intended to prevent burnout among workers, but the broader set of labor reforms has sparked protests.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
5 positive HR trends for 2017
From parental leave benefits and LGBT inclusivity to mental health awareness, there's plenty to be optimistic about.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 2, 2017 -
USDA
New cross-platform technologies boost disabled employees' performance
Tools like Window-Eyes and ZoomTech could also simplify ADA compliance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 31, 2016 -
Exotic dancers sue boss, claim they're labeled as 'independent contractors'
The Oklahoma-based dancers say they were never paid wages and were forced to share tips with other workers classified as employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 31, 2016 -
Whole Foods charged with ill intentions over employee bonuses
The suit was filed by employees in the D.C.-area. Last week, some area store managers were fired for allegedly exploiting a gainsharing program.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Google sued by employee for $3.8B over 'spying program'
The suit alleges that the company's confidentiality policies run counter to CA labor law.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Court: Firing a worker for sleeping on the job didn't negate her retaliation claims
The employee was able to move her claims forward despite breaking a workplace rule.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Injured USPS worker, called 'fraud' by manager, loses FMLA retaliation case
The court's ruling centered on the fact that the employee tried to claim worker's comp. first — not medical leave.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2016
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