Finding a New Job via Social Media After a Layoff

?When employees were let go from a job in the past, they would usually search for a new position fairly quietly, not sharing publicly what had happened. But as layoffs start to... Read more »

BLS: Job Growth Has Been Even Better Than Previously Thought

?Employers added about 462,000 more jobs in the 12 months through March 2022 than originally reported, according to new benchmark revisions by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Releasing annual revisions... Read more »

4 Wage and Hour Problems as Daylight Saving Time Ends

As most of us prepare to set our clocks back one hour this weekend, here are a few wage and hour considerations for employers. 1. Does Double Pay Apply for 1 a.m. to... Read more »

Helping Caregivers and Employees with Disabilities Select the Right Benefits

Fall open enrollment season is approaching, which means HR teams will be communicating to employees the value of their benefits package. Be sure to explain how your benefits can help employees with... Read more »

OFCCP Clarifies Federal Contractors’ Compensation Compliance

?The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued a revised directive on compensation compliance, addressing concerns federal contractors had about a previous directive issued earlier this year. Some contractors were concerned... Read more »

New York Bill Would Curtail No-Fault Attendance Policies

?A bill that recently passed the New York State legislature would clarify that businesses with no-fault attendance policies cannot discipline or punish employees who take time off that is legally protected under... Read more »

Unionized Starbucks Workers Were Allegedly Unlawfully Denied Raises

Starbucks unlawfully denied unionized workers raises that it provided to its nonunionized employees, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) maintained in an Aug. 24 complaint. The company denies any labor law violation.... Read more »

California Passes Legislation to Expand Retirement Plan Mandate

?In 2016, California passed legislation stating that employers who do not sponsor an employee-retirement plan must participate in a state-run retirement program. This program became known as CalSavers. While there have been... Read more »

Are Sign-on Bonuses an Effective Recruiting Tool?

Sign-on bonuses show candidates you value them. Companies across the country are competing ferociously for the same talent as they try to survive the Great Resignation. In June 2022, job openings were... Read more »

Speaking Truth to Power

?Edie Goldberg was caught off guard when her boss at a former employer approached her with a surprising request. At the time, she was responsible for designing and scoring job candidate assessments... Read more »
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