Employee relations

A growing problem, the parents of special needs kids struggle with greater anxiety, healthcare costs and disengagement at work.

Recent joint-employer rules could make companies think twice about various staffing arrangements and the use of contractors.

The tech industry seems to be leading the way among industries offering robust family leave—something most Americans don't have access to—and it may be thanks to a counterintuitive factor: The industry's notable lack of women.

Telecommuting is a fast-growing trend, but clients may need help from advisers to properly oversee at-home employees and their benefit needs.

Clients are projected to increase their education, training and other activities to keep and grow their workforces, creating opportunities for advisers.

New joint-employer rules will make companies think twice about staffing arrangements and the use of independent contractors.

The honor recognizes extraordinary contributions to a firm or agency, the industry and/or elevating the status of all women in the profession.

How the DOL’s proposed regulations would affect executive, administrative and professional employee exemptions.

Following a suit filed in federal court, employers are advised to be careful about how they communicate changes to employees’ hours.

Following a suit filed in New York federal court, employers are advised to be extremely careful about how they communicate changes to employees’ hours.

As the Department of Labor’s proposed “white-collar” rules move closer to becoming final this summer, with an effective date 60 days later, we take the opportunity to explain further what these new regulations will mean for employers.

Education and training efforts are poised for significant growth this year as organizations recognize the value of alternative rewards to keep and grow their workforces.

For labor unions, the death of Justice Antoin Scalia is is truly an instance of deus ex machina — a miraculous ending that doesn’t fit the rest of the play.

Many women want to work abroad during their career, new research finds, but many aren’t given the opportunity.

A report released on Wednesday by salary website Glassdoor found that that women are paid, on average, five cents less on the dollar than men in the same position who are equally qualified and work at the same company.

The method was designed to help plan sponsors allocate annual raises and promotions but has evolved into a stressful process, says Rajeev Behara, CEO of Reflektive.

This month, the agency filed its first two lawsuits accusing employers of gender bias for discriminating against employees on the basis of sexual orientation.

For employers, complying with the FMLA may feel like balancing on a tightrope. Here’s how advisers can assist their clients in managing the process.

Why advisers and their clients should be stepping up efforts to provide benefits that help support employees’ desire for equilibrium.

An increased focus on health, combined with unprecedented access to information, has this group of workers more interested in workplace wellness and more likely to stay at their jobs because of it.