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After much debate over gay rights and extending benefits packages, a House committee just passed legislation that would provide health care and other benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal employees. More…

Most employers keep an eye on employees’ Internet and e-mail activity. But doing it the wrong way can get the company hit with an invasion of privacy claim. More…

Surviving the downturn often means cutting hours and pay to keep the company afloat. That’s understandable and legal, unless you make one of the common cutback mistakes and run afoul of the Fair Labor Standards Act. More…

When curbing inappropriate Web activity, it isn’t just the obvious sites you need to look out for. You may see something that could alert to a potential safety concern. More…

While many employers have taken the steps necessary to stay afloat during the recession, some workers have felt neglected and frustrated by the process. More…

‘Tis the season for another Web-based productivity killer: online holiday shopping. More…

There are signs everywhere workers are getting more aggressive about squeezing all they can out of their employers. The latest piece of evidence: More…

There’s been no immunity for IT in the current economic downturn. The folks who make technology work for the rest of us have seen their pay stagnate and their workload increase just like everyone else. More…

Our team of experts fields real-life everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: Does the “key-employee” provision of the law allow employers to deny FMLA leave to some employees? More…