You know when non-exempt staff have to be paid for off-the-clock time or travel. But what about these other wage and hour pitfalls? More…

Employees are eligible for FMLA if they have a serious health condition which results in a “period of incapacity of more than three, consecutive full calendar days.” So why did a court recently rule that an employee was protected under FMLA even though she only missed two days of work? More…

If you still need more ammo in the fight to straighten up your employee classification procedures, here it is. More…

Benefits pros may be patiently waiting for the Supreme Court to say the health reform law can’t stand, but for the government agencies that are responsible for overseeing the law, it’s business as usual. 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 issue: Ineligible staffers and the Family and Medical Leave Act.  More…

Employees don’t always make it easy for firms to approve their FMLA leave. When that happens, do what this company did. More…

Of course, you want workers to be as productive as possible. But handing out smartphones to non-exempt employees may be much more of a headache — and a cash drain — than it’s worth. More…

Here’s a healthcare problem Benefits pros will want to address:  Employees are skipping out on the critical — and potentially life-saving — medical procedures and choosing more costly ones they might not need. More…

There are new health savings account (HSA) limits your plans will have to abide by. More…

If you sponsor a health plan, and you’re not self-insured, you could be getting a nice fat check from your insurance carrier this August. More…