Five HR compliance issues to keep an eye on in 2015 (and beyond)

Compliance and other legal issues are HR hot buttons, so employers need to pay attention during the coming year.

By Tom Starner • May 29, 2015

Why posting SPDs online only could put employers in a legal bind

Summary Plan Descriptions are critical docuements, so posting them on company intranets is probably not enough, according to one law firm.

By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015

HR compliance headaches may have a new tech-driven cure

A new tech platform can help employers sort out tricky compliance issues.

By Tom Starner • May 22, 2015

Spoken workplace complaints can be as potent as written ones

Oral complaints carry the same weight in the workplace as written complaints.

By Tom Starner • May 21, 2015

M&As mean avoiding legal traps for benefits, employees

While an M&A event may be a good business move, it can fail if certain HR-related issues are not resolved.

By Tom Starner • May 20, 2015

Religion in the workplace: How much is too much?

Does religion have a place at work? It's a tough question.

By Tom Starner • May 19, 2015

What you need to know about SCOTUS' unanimous ruling on 401(k) oversight

The decision puts added pressure on employers to pay attention on 401(k) plans.

By Tom Starner • May 18, 2015

Business travel planning shifting to mobile device platforms

But the change doesn't come without concerns, such as liability.

By Tom Starner • May 14, 2015

CA case highlights the perils of tracking employees via a GPS app

A Golden State firm is being sued by an employee who says the company fired her after she removed an app that tracked her during personal hours via a company-issued iPhone.

By Tom Starner • May 12, 2015

Employers resist candidate screening changes despite 'ban the box' movement, shifting laws

A study suggests that candidate screening strategies are often misguided from a legal perspective.

By Tom Starner • May 11, 2015

What HR needs to know about DOL's highly anticipated new overtime proposal

The Department of Labor's reformulated rules governing overtime and primary workplace duties have been submitted for OMB approval and public comments.

By Tom Starner • May 11, 2015

U of Oklahoma athletics HR director alleges racial, gender discrimination in lawsuit

Kimberly Miller, who is a black woman with a disability, is suing the school for retaliation and discrimination.

By Tom Starner • May 10, 2015

Senators introduce two major bills on worker safety, E-Verify

Bills submitted by both parties in the Senate this week had a strong HR connection.

By Tom Starner • May 7, 2015

Employers taking a second look at defined contribution pension structure

It may be time for employers with such pension plans to re-examine the inclusion of company stock.

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

How EEOC is trying to clear the air for corporate wellness programs

With its latest decision, the commission has given employers a bit of wellness clarity when it comes to penalties for non-participating employees.

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

'On-demand' companies trigger new legal challenges

With the emergence of companies that deliver goods and services via smartphone apps comes new issues for employers in the wage and hour area.

By Tom Starner • May 4, 2015