How to change staff learning habits for the better

According to a recent poll conducted by ShiftELearning, a massive 74% of workers felt that they could benefit from frequent and regular professional training. In the same report, 56% of HR Managers considered... Read more »

Age discrimination branded ‘biggest obstacle’ for securing work

New research from Jobrapido has cited age discrimination as the top obstacle for Brits when returning to work. 24% of the 2,027 survey respondents felt that the main barrier preventing them from getting... Read more »

New tech threatens global labour market improvements

Emerging tech-driven business models are partly to blame for millions of people worldwide being forced to accept inadequate working conditions, according to research. The post New tech threatens global labour market improvements appeared... Read more »

Paycheck Fairness Act Would Hold Employers Accountable for Pay Gaps

The Paycheck Fairness Act was reintroduced in Congress on Jan. 30. What would it mean for employers if Congress approves it? Read more »

During Tax Season, Remind Modest Earners About the Saver’s Credit

At tax time, employers have an opportunity to let low- and moderate-income workers know about a special tax credit that can help them save for retirement through their employer-sponsored plan. Read more »

HHS Proposes Higher 2020 Out-of-Pocket Maximums for Health Plans

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed raising enrollee out-of-pocket maximums by 3.8 percent next year. The proposal would also affect employer shared responsibility assessment penalties for 2020. Read more »

Workforce Skills Programs Need More Funding, Policy Reforms

Updating the Higher Education Act to reflect current labor market needs and supporting work-based skills training are two of the top priorities for workforce development policy in 2019. Read more »

Saudi Arabia: Reimbursement of Foreign Worker Fee Announced

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labor and Social Development has announced that select employers will be eligible for reimbursement of or exemption from the monthly fee paid for each foreign worker under... Read more »

Congress Considers Nationwide Ban on Salary-History Questions

The proposed Paycheck Fairness Act would prohibit employers nationwide from asking job applicants about their salary history and require employers to prove that pay disparities between men and women are job-related. Read more »

Australia: Employee Who Failed to Disclose Criminal History Unfairly Dismissed

An employer who attempted to backdate a requirement that employees have a clean police record was found by the Australia Fair Work Commission to have unfairly dismissed an employee who had a... Read more »
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