New jobs bill offers employers a tax holiday
March 8, 2010 by Christian Schappel
The House just passed the Senate’s $15 billion jobs bill meant to encourage you to seek out the unemployed. More…
March 8, 2010 by Christian Schappel
Just in time for the holidays: Senate passes health bill
December 24, 2009 by Christian Schappel
Every member of the Democratic caucus backed the bill, while every Republican opposed it. But the Senate’s $871 billion health bill passed Dec. 24 by a 60-39 vote. More…
Obama signs COBRA subsidy extension: Key changes
December 23, 2009 by Christian Schappel
President Obama just signed a bill extending the federal COBRA subsidy by six months. It goes into effect immediately. More…
Here’s the latest scoop on COBRA subsidy
December 9, 2009 by Christian Schappel
New guidance has been issued by the Department of Labor to end the confusion surrounding COBRA subsidy eligibility. More…
Feds may require you to provide paid sick days
November 13, 2009 by Christian Schappel
The feds may soon force you to provide five paid sick days for every employee. More…
Healthy Workforce Act: Your chance to comment
July 20, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
For the third time in four years, Congress is debating a bill that would provide a substantial tax credit to employers with wellness programs. More…
Will feds start taxing health benefits?
June 12, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
The Senate’s plan to reform the nation’s health system could include a tax on employer-provided health benefits. More…
What HR managers told us about Obama’s policies
December 31, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Almost 1,200 HR managers responded to our poll about how they view the employment policies of President Barack Obama, and how those policies will affect HR. Here’s what they said, and here are 10 relevant pieces of legislation that probably will come into play in 2009. More…
13 states consider workplace-bully laws
October 31, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
HR’s new function: Standing up to workplace bullies. What used to be considered a good idea may now become law. More…
