California Employers Must Follow Strict Rules on Masks in Workplaces
While employees may cheer the news that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is relaxing its guidance...
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IRS Announces 2022 Limits for HSAs and High-Deductible Health Plans
Health savings account (HSA) contribution limits for 2022 are going up $50 for self-only coverage and $100 for family...
Are You Keeping Your DE&I Commitments?
In the wake of protests and social unrest following the killing of George Floyd Jr. on May 25, 2020,...
How to Stop Perpetuating ‘Ghosting’ Culture
The practice of “ghosting”—severing all communication with someone without any explanation or warning—has become common during job interviews. It...
Unanswered Questions About Paid COVID-19 Leave and Employer Tax Credits
The American Rescue Plan Act’s employer tax credits for emergency paid sick and emergency family leave and COVID-19 vaccinations...
HR More Accepting of Workers with Criminal Records
New research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the SHRM Foundation and the Charles Koch Institute shows...
Employee’s Mistake in Administrative Complaint Did Not Bar Bias Suit
An employee could proceed with her employment discrimination lawsuit after filing an administrative complaint with the Department of Fair...
Viewpoint: Teaching Young Employees to Have Hard Conversations
It’s difficult enough to have hard conversations at work. It’s likely to be even tougher for younger, less-experienced workers...
Reopening Strategies Recognize Many Will Keep Working Remotely
More businesses are planning to reopen their offices but not everyone is returning to work there. As part of...
Answers to the Most Common Coronavirus Questions
Find the answers to common questions about coronavirus as it relates to the workplace in general, employee leave, and...
Ask HR: Will Working Remotely Reduce Recognition?
How can remote workers make sure they stay in line for recognition and promotions? What should an employee do...
Job Creation in April Disappoints
U.S. hiring activity fell significantly in April, as employers added only 266,000 new jobs, mostly in leisure and hospitality,...
Montana Replaces Higher Jobless Benefits with 'Back to Work' Bonus amid Labor Shortage
Montana will end federally subsidized $300-a-week expanded unemployment benefits in favor of a one-time $1,200 bonus for Montanans who...
White House Task Force Will Seek to Increase Unionization
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to establish a White House task force to boost unionization. The White...
New York City Sues Chipotle for $150M in Alleged Work Schedule Violations
Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing a $150 million lawsuit for allegedly violating New York City’s predictable-scheduling law at the...
Fired Attorney’s Claim for Breach of Oral Contract Can Go Forward
An attorney can proceed with a lawsuit alleging that the firm she worked for breached an oral contract by...
Here’s How Employers Can Help Achieve COVID-19 Herd Immunity
COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available in many parts of the country. By encouraging employees to get vaccinated, employers...
Paycheck Protection Program Is Out of Cash for Most Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program has run out of money for most businesses, the Small Business Administration announced May 4. ...
Mental Health Parity Compliance Returns to Forefront for Group Health Plan Sponsors
Federal agencies have released much-anticipated guidance to help group health plans comply with amendments to the Mental Health Parity...
Design Phishing Tests for Teaching, Not Tricking
Running phishing tests is a proven way to improve employees’ cybersecurity awareness and behavior, but using misleading tactics to...