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12 do's and don'ts to avoid 'caregiver' lawsuits

Noting that there’s been an increase in lawsuits and complaints about bias against family caregivers, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a list of typical offenses — usually committed by frontline managers — that have led to charges against employers.

by Jim Giuliano
April 28, 2009

2 free tools worth incorporating into your wellness program

Scientific research and psychology have revealed that the best way to achieve a big goal (like losing weight) is to break it down into small steps — and that’s where these tools come in handy:

by Christian Schappel
June 14, 2010

2012 trends in base pay, perks: Do you stack up?

Here’s what your peers have planned when it comes to employee compensation in 2012.

by Christian Schappel
December 12, 2011

3 workplace guides help you prepare for flu season

Health experts are expecting the swine flu to return this year, so the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies will offer guides that can help your company prepare, and maybe even lessen the effects on your employees and on business.

by Jim Giuliano
August 26, 2009

Are criminal background checks worth the effort anymore?

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: Conducting criminal background checks in light of the feds’ recent guidance.

by Dan Wisniewski
October 9, 2012

Childcare benefits becoming a top priority during pandemic

It’s been six months since the coronavirus pandemic brought life — and business — as we know it to a grinding halt. Employers were forced to adapt overnight, moving office operations into workers’ homes. Almost everything about remote work was a challenge, from technology issues to parents preoccupied with children at home. Many companies and […]

by Rachel Mucha
September 11, 2020
Childcare benefits becoming a top priority during pandemic

Court voids key parts of EEOC's wellness regs: Here's what happens next

When a federal court asked the EEOC to reconsider its rules on wellness incentives under the ADA and GINA, it expected the agency to move swiftly with its response.

by Jared Bilski
January 12, 2018

DOL finalizes $10.10 minimum wage for federal contractors

There’s good news for employees working on federal service and construction contracts. Their new minimum wage will be $10.10 per hour.  The DOL announced a final rule that raises the minimum wage, as ordered by President Obama last February. The feds say the pay hike will affect some 200,000 workers. In a press release, the DOL said the final rule […]

by Tim Gould
October 3, 2014
ADA accommodations, undue hardship

DOL to ramp up wage and hour enforcement yet again

Surprise, surprise – the Department of Labor (DOL) continues to ratchet up its efforts to enforce wage and hour laws.

by Christian Schappel
March 7, 2011

Feds' newest target: Independent contractors

Does your firm use independent contractors? If so, the feds may want to talk to you soon.

by Tim Gould
April 8, 2010

FFCRA: Parents can take leave if summer camp’s closed

Due to so many summer camp closures, employees may be eligible to take paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), according to the DOL.  In a June 26 field assistance bulletin, the DOL said an employee is entitled to paid leave when they’re unable to work due to their child’s place of […]

by Lynn Cavanaugh
July 30, 2020
caretakers must provide documentation of childs previous enrollment

FMLA and the flu: Which absences are (and aren't) covered

Should the a pandemic flu like the H1N1 virus strike at your workplace, which absences can be unpaid under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? The answer in some circumstances may surprise you.

by Kerry Fitzgerald
December 10, 2009

Judge deals major blow to EEOC's wellness regs, leaves employers in limbo

In a recent high-profile court ruling, a judge didn’t flat-out strike down controversial EEOC regs regarding employer wellness plans, but his ruling does have the potential to alter the fate of those regs.

by Jared Bilski
August 24, 2017

Support for parents with school, camp closures

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by Annie Lee
July 1, 2020

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