Applicable large employers (ALEs)—those with 50 or more full-time or equivalent employees—must adhere to Affordable Care Act (ACA) annual reporting rules to remain compliant regarding group health plan offerings. Below is a checklist... Read more »
?The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed form revision calling for federal contractors that use “persuaders”—consultants or attorneys who inform employees about the possible effects of unionization—to be publicly... Read more »
?The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 15 unanimously approved a bill that would invalidate nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that keep employees from discussing instances of sexual harassment and sexual assault. The bill,... Read more »
?The California Legislature recently passed a bill prohibiting employers from penalizing workers for using marijuana during their off-work hours. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the bill.... Read more »
?Takeaway: Employers must promptly find a position for returning military service members under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and not wait for the employee to request an appropriate... Read more »
?The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) recently published final regulations that change the content of certain required notifications New Jersey employers must provide to employees. In recognition of today’s remote... Read more »
?Workplace flu clinics, a convenient strategy for curbing the spread of influenza, have rebounded to their pre-pandemic levels or even higher, according to several providers. After two years of nonstop headlines about... Read more »
?SHRM has partnered with ChiefExecutive.net to bring you relevant articles on key HR topics and strategies. If you’ve seen any news in the past year, you know we’re currently knee-deep in one of the... Read more »
Employees’ greater expectations for a supportive organizational culture are being reflected in higher pay for HR professionals, new research shows. Compensation data and software firm Payscale’s Top Jobs and Skills in HR... Read more »
?Knowing when employers have a strong case against paying unemployment insurance (UI) benefits claims—and when they don’t—factors into whether employers challenge them. Employers should be straightforward in response to questions from state... Read more »
