Employer Strategies

The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey is bound to raise questions about a firm’s obligation to provide time off under laws such as the Family and Medical Leave Act, one attorney says. Here’s what employers need to know.

ADP, Deloitte and Maestro Health are just a few of the providers offering employers advanced software and service that promise to improve worker engagement and productivity.

Economy added fewer employees than expected in August, the jobless rate rose and wages climbed less than forecast, in a break from otherwise solid progress in the labor market.

All-in-one program HealthJoy provides workers with the ability to find the most affordable coverage in their area and avoid high premiums for employers.

While an increasing number of these employers say retirement plans help them attract and retain talent, the majority says they don’t have the capabilities to set one up.

A recent court ruling found that a former employee’s claim survived a motion to dismiss where she alleged her former employer violated the Stored Communications Act (“SCA”) when it accessed personal emails after she surrendered her company-issued mobile phone.

The NLRB has issued a complaint against the digital on-demand platform Handy Technologies Inc., alleging that workers who provide its home cleaning services are employees.

The regulation enacted in June spurred plan sponsors to update their plan design and investment menus and some are even shopping for new plan advisers.

The small New England firm now offers 12 weeks of time off to new parents.

There are a myriad of reasons, such as increased utilization, why this approach could reap more benefits than the typical telephonic EAP.