Starbucks sued by pro-union staff for defamation, abusing legal process
Eight Starbucks workers accused the company of falsely and maliciously portraying them as criminals.
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How job seekers can avoid getting scammed out of millions
Americans have already lost more than $68 million to job scams this year alone, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Why 90% of employers want to add data privacy protection to their benefits
Eighty-eight percent of employers are concerned about their employees' personal information, yet only 35% offer data security and protection as a benefit today.
Texas economy defies abortion politics with business rewards
Despite passing one of the most restrictive abortion laws, Texas has the highest number of Fortune 500 company headquarters in the country.
No paper trail: How companies are delivering abortion-related benefits
Human Resources departments are trying to figure out the best way to provide abortion benefits and hedge legal liability and privacy violations.
Abortion ruling clouds future for in vitro fertility patients
After Roe reversal, IVF patients are concerned about their embryos in states where abortions are already banned.
LGBTQ Americans worry for their rights after Roe reversal
LGBTQ community members find the Roe reversal worrisome for other constitutional precedents
Amazon fight over work-from-home expenses set to head to trial
The lawsuit could cover several thousand people employed by Amazon in California, who ended up footing $50 to $100 a month for home internet and office expenses.
Benefits Think 4 ways plan participants and vendors can help improve cybersecurity
IT security is no longer the job of any single department or individual. Here's how to thwart today’s increasingly savvy cybercriminals.
Robin Powell
Strategic Benefits Advisors
COVID isn’t the only virus employees could be bringing back into the office
As harmless as a computer may seem, companies should be putting in the same effort into protecting their network’s health as they are that of their workers.
HR says employees with criminal records are beneficial, but still won’t hire them
An applicant’s criminal history shouldn’t be a barrier to finding qualified, enthusiastic talent.
Amazon sued by five women alleging bias, retaliation
The lawsuits come as Amazon, known for an aggressive and intense workplace culture, faces pressure to make life better for its workers.
McKinsey agrees to $550 million opioid-claim settlement
“We recognize that we did not adequately acknowledge the epidemic unfolding in our communities or the terrible impact of opioid misuse," McKinsey said on its website.
Parents say employers are illegally firing them during pandemic
Since March, working parents have filed at least 40 lawsuits accusing employers of illegally denying parental leave or subjecting them to other forms of discrimination.
What to know as ACA heads to Supreme Court — again
Whether or not the ACA is upheld will determine the future of healthcare.
How to protect your organization from internal and external threats to cybersecurity
It’s time for a cybersecurity check up: focus on training, transparency and technology.
Google reaches $310 million settlement in misconduct case
Google parent Alphabet pledged $310 million to expand diversity efforts and resolve shareholder litigation that alleged the company’s board to failed to prevent sexual harassment and hid misconduct by executives.
Retirement accounts at ‘serious risk’ as COVID-19 spurs bankruptcies
To protect client nest eggs, advisors must know which savings vehicles are protected — and they’re not all created equal.
Amazon workers sue over virus brought home from warehouse
A group of Amazon warehouse employees sued the online retail giant, claiming its working conditions put not only them at risk of contracting the coronavirus but also their family members, including one who died.
McDonald’s employees sue for coronavirus negligence
Five workers and their families allege that the fast-food chain is endangering its employees.
