Compliance

Employers were hoping stabilization reforms would be included, but Mercer consultants say select benefits provisions could be revived at a later date.

The DOL's Wage and Hour Division recently announced a new nationwide pilot program called the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program.

From harassment lawsuits to regulation compliance, cutting edge companies are overlooking policies critical to empowering and enhancing their workforce and company ethos.

Most employers, having more experience with private lawsuits than agency lawsuits, have the mindset that once a check is written and a settlement agreement is signed, the case is over.

Executives should look at their approach to drug testing in the workplace as pot becomes legalized across the country and painkiller addiction continues to run rampant.

From inappropriate touching to belittling comments, women advisors confront workplace environments that are far from welcoming.

The Golden State’s new labor law makes general contractors liable for unpaid wages and benefits of subcontractors' workers.

Advisers are not required to find the best investment for clients -- only what is considered in their best interest.

The NLRB has recently taken one step forward, two steps back in providing certainty to employers that use independent contractors.

Employers are increasingly looking to protect themselves from litigation as an increase of suits shake 401(k)s.

Employers are increasingly looking to protect themselves from litigation as an increase of suits shake 401(k)s.

An employer that fails to follow notice requirements can be fined between $2,000 and $5,000 for a first violation and between $5,000 and $10,000 for each subsequent violation.

A number of software programs are available for multinational employers who need to comply with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation.

Three-quarters of employees who have been victimized say they didn’t report it because of a lack of faith their employer would properly handle the complaint.

Firms should consider the benefits of adding such a policy, who pays the cost and how state regulations fit into the picture.

A new report by Seyfarth Shaw identifies key trends employers should keep an eye on to prevent their own lawsuit.

Tax reform, paid leave laws and overtime regulations are some of the changes business owners are considering as they plan for the year ahead.

A new report by Seyfarth Shaw identifies key trends employers should keep an eye on to prevent their own lawsuit.

The list outlines the current standards business owners must follow and the anticipated changes that should be considered as they plan for the year ahead.

A federal court ruled in AARP v. EEOC that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission must rewrite its definition of voluntary when it comes to well-being programs. Here’s what employers need to know.