Wellness Programs Will Get New Rules in 2014

Employers are perpetually on the lookout for better ways to manage their employees' health care coverage. In this regard, wellness programs have always been a popular strategy. But wellness programs can help... Read more »

New Rule in Using Payroll Card Accounts

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau brought out a bulletin in September where it reiterated how the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and Regulation E were applicable to payroll cards also. However, the... Read more »

October 15th Deadline for Medicare Part D

If you are an employer who has sponsored group health plans, here is something you should know. All the employers who have been supporting group health plans that also take into account... Read more »

Overtime Concerns With Remote Access and Mobile Devices

With the advent of technology, many employers and employees are making effective use of mobile devices to complete their work. Employers have started providing employees with mobile devices to keep the employees... Read more »

Workplace Investigations

Workplace investigations are increasingly getting popular with a greater number of employers feeling the compelling urgency to investigate. There could be different reasons for investigations, ranging from attitude problem to theft and... Read more »

Background Checks Hit by Government Shutdown

With the United States Government being shutdown for the past three days, many companies are wondering whether or not the background checks that are conducted will be affected by such a change.... Read more »

IRS to Start Taxing Automatic Tips for Waiters

For many years now, waiters have earned their livings through minimum wages and tips from the customers that they serve. It was due to their unending smiles and cheerful dispositions that tips... Read more »

Home Care Workers get new Labor Rights from FLSA

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), is about to see some additions with regard to the conditions and protection offered to those who work as home care workers. Under the Act, there... Read more »

Could Minimum Wage Increases Hurt Those It’s Meant to Help?

A recent change in the legislation that looks after the minimum wages of workers in California is getting mixed reactions from the various groups affected by it. Governor Jerry Brown announced this... Read more »

NLRB Aiming at Workplace Confidentiality Policies

Over the years, the confidential policies for investigation and the confidential or proprietary policies for information have come under the scope of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). When individuals join organizations,... Read more »
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