U.S. jobless claims declined to fresh post-1969 low last week
Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest in almost five decades, indicating a tight job market.
Economic news
This tax break could save thousands of dollars a year if you own a home
These property tax deferral programs are available to older homeowners who want to postpone real estate taxes provided they remain living in their home.
Jobless claims fall for third week in tight U.S. labor market
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell for a third week and remain near the lowest in almost five decades.
Benefits Think How employers can avoid invention assignment agreements pitfalls
Copyrights tend to be company property while inventions tend to belong to the worker, making agreements necessary to ensure the employer obtains possible rights.
Jeffrey A. Simmons
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think How employers can avoid invention assignment agreements pitfalls
Copyrights tend to be company property while inventions tend to belong to the worker, making agreements necessary to ensure the employer obtains possible rights.
Jeffrey A. Simmons
Foley & Lardner
401(k)s could be a casualty of Trump’s trade war
The real question is what effect Trump’s escalating trade war will have on profits for the rest of the year.
Workers’ retirement may be saved by a side hustle
The gig economy ushered in a new way of working, which in turn has ushered in a new way of retiring.
Think saving for retirement is unrealistic? Try retiring with no savings
A new survey finds that three-quarters of baby boomers expect to postpone retirement due to a unrealistic expectations of medical expenses, among other reasons.
Think saving for retirement is unrealistic? Try retiring with no savings
A new survey finds that three-quarters of baby boomers expect to postpone retirement due to a unrealistic expectations of medical expenses, among other reasons.
U.S. jobless claims slump on return of New York school workers
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits plunged to the lowest level since 1969.
U.S. jobless claims at five-week low amid tight labor market
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell to a five-week low, suggesting tightening in a labor market.
ADP acquires workforce management platform provider WorkMarket
The payroll provider will incorporate the startup’s software into its HCM system in an effort to help HR professionals find and manage gig workers.
Preparation, evolution needed for an automated workforce
Technology will influence every part of the workforce, requiring new skills for even the most entry level of jobs, providing new opportunities for employers to train and grow their workforce.
Benefits Think 4 ways advisers should structure benefits for gig employees
Given the uncertainty surrounding the individual market, intermittent workers will increasingly look to their place of employment for quality, payroll-deducted group benefits.
Morgan Kendrick
Anthem's national accounts business segmant
Benefits Think The SEC weighs in on the independent contractor vs. employee debate
Public companies must be ready to disclose payments in their 2018 proxy statements.
Kelsey A. O’Gorman
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits Think The SEC weighs in on the independent contractor vs. employee debate
Public companies must be ready to disclose payments in their 2018 proxy statements.
Kelsey A. O’Gorman
Foley & Lardner LLP
5 trends affecting the gig economy
A growing number of employers are embracing a transient workforce and luring in top talent with attractive benefits designed to fit this demographic.
5 trends affecting the gig economy
A growing number of employers are embracing a transient workforce and luring in top talent with attractive benefits designed to fit this demographic.
Mobile app speeds hourly worker hiring
Snagajob uses a single platform to streamline workflows and help new hires manage their schedules and swap shifts.
Mobile app speeds hourly worker hiring
Snagajob uses single platform to streamline workflows, help new hires manage their schedules, swap shifts and communicate
