Benefits Think Fox News lawsuits highlight importance of workplace culture
There are a number of steps employers can take to create a harassment- and discrimination-free workplace, say attorney Leonard V. Feigel.
There are a number of steps employers can take to create a harassment- and discrimination-free workplace, say attorney Leonard V. Feigel.
There are a number of steps employers can take to create a harassment- and discrimination-free workplace, say attorney Leonard V. Feigel.
To sort through a web of federal and state laws, HR execs are updating policies and procedures, providing additional employee training and conducting internal audits.
To sort through a web of federal and state laws, HR execs are updating policies and procedures, providing additional employee training and conducting internal audits.
The regulation’s debut is approaching and the Department of Labor is already talking about fixes. Here is what to look out for.
The practice of paying nonexempt employees a “day" or "shift" rate is gaining in popularity, but companies must be cautious when implementing this strategy, says attorney Krista Cabrera.
Minimize the risk of bringing in a producer who has misappropriated trade secrets by asking proactive questions, says lawyer John Birmingham Jr.
The regulation’s debut is approaching and the Department of Labor is already talking about fixes. Here is what to look out for.
An appeals court’s recent decision allows employers to legally pay women less than men for the same work based on differences in workers’ previous pay.
An appeals court’s recent decision allows employers to legally pay women less than men for the same work based on differences in workers’ previous pay.
Companies are calling on Congress to establish a certain optional amount of paid leave to act as a threshold to protect from state or local laws that might require more.
An increase in DOL audits warrants a much closer inspection by employers and their advisers to ensure compliance and proper administration.
While there are political obstacles to federal action, a number of local initiatives have been undertaken that benefit professionals need to understand.
EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Tom Avery couldn’t find a technology product to meet his clients’ enrollment, compliance and administration needs — so he created one.
An appeal currently pending in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals once again reminds employers the importance of maintaining accurate time records and policies.
The Golden State continues its lead in restricting use of such records with the FEHC recently finalizing new regulations that further limit an employer’s ability to use criminal history when making employment decisions.
President Trump took aim at IT outsourcing companies, as he ordered a review of H-1B visa programs to favor more skilled and highly paid applicants.
An increase in DOL audits warrants a much closer look by employers to ensure compliance and proper administration.
With the political obstacles to federal action, a number of employment law initiatives have gone local and employers need to remain vigilant.
The new Supreme Court Justice takes a disciplined, cautious approach and rejects expansive views of employment laws, explains lawyer Mark Phillips.