Employee classifications

A leaked executive order draft over new visas could have a profound impact on companies.

Workers should have a voice in developing a new system, says performance management expert Steffen Maier.

These employment-related advances are going to have ‘significant and immediate impact’ in the new year, says attorney Peter Siegel.

Workers should have a voice in developing a new system, says performance management expert Steffen Maier.

Recognition might be a stronger motivator for workers, according to new research from Korn Ferry.

Hollywood stereotypes can mislead jobseekers into what they think could be a high-profile, glamourous career. But for many, a competitive field or poor outlook could change perceptions, putting a real challenge on HR to attract talent for those jobs.

Each year, industries ranging from retail to hospitality are in need some extra hands around the holiday season. While retail and hospitality positions may be the first to come to mind, this list from Careercast has a few unexpected surprises.

It's getting harder to gauge the effect of gig work on the labor market.

Misclassification liability is an area of substantial potential exposure, says employment attorney William Horwitz.

Misclassification liability is an area of substantial potential exposure, says employment attorney William Horwitz.

In a 2015 Executive Order, President Obama directed the DOL to issue regulations requiring federal contractors to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The DOL issued a final rule on Sept. 29.

True engagement is hard to find, but creating and growing an office culture is key to boosting business and employee satisfaction.

True engagement is hard to find, but creating and growing an office culture is key to boosting business and employee satisfaction.

The rejection of a $100 million settlement with drivers comes with plenty of silver linings for Uber Technologies Inc. The gray cloud for the ride-hailing company is that a dozen or so lawsuits that would have been silenced may now roll back in.

This EEOC officially opened its EEO-1 survey process for 2016, requiring employers who meet qualifying thresholds to provide certain data about their workforces.

Many companies will have to conduct cost-benefit analyses in light of the new rules and determine whether or not they will need to reclassify some employees, which could potentially affect their benefits.

The company’s settlement with drivers in California and Massachusetts serves as a wake-up call to employers that they need to pay attention to how they classify workers.

When it comes to career management benefits, there’s a disconnect between what workers want and what employers are providing, according to Mercer research.

With another tax season come and gone, companies should weigh their options when expanding the workforce in Q2.

From the ACA to employee classification, advisers can help small employers with a number of pressing regulatory issues.