President Obama announced that the Employee Free Choice Act’s controversial “card check” provision lacks the Congressional votes to push the measure over the top. That doesn’t mean the EFCA is dead, however. More…

Along with all the new wrinkles in COBRA, here comes another: a special Department of Labor form for ex-employees who want to appeal their denial of COBRA subsidy benefits — putting more pressure on employers to make sure denials are valid. More…

The much-talked-about proposal for mandatory paid sick leave makes its appearance before Congress. More…

A new report shows what the average family is paying for health coverage these days. More…

The Conference Board said its index of leading economic indicators, designed to forecast economic activity in the next three to six months, rose 1% last month, indicating an upcoming period of growth. Does that match what’s actually happening with your employer? Please take our poll and let us know. And see what other HR managers say. More…

A look at the U.S. Department of Labor’s budget for FY 2010 shows where the agency will be stepping up investigations of workplace violations and enforcement of labor laws. More…

Be careful what you write in employee handbooks. Seemingly innocent mistakes or careless wording can create major liabilities. More…

Managers often aren’t too careful about the notes they take while interviewing job candidates — after all, no one else needs to read them, right? Wrong — they might be seen by a rejected applicant’s attorney. More…

Your company offers a candidate the job — then rescinds after his background check uncovers a felony conviction. He sues, claiming he was promised a job, quit his old position and bought a house in preparation to relocate. Who wins? More…

Here’s another story about employees who need a reminder that their bosses can read the stupid things they post online: More…