How far do employers have to go to keep their employees safe at work? In this case, an employee drowned while pressure-washing a dock. At the time, he was not wearing a personal floatation device. The big question: Did his…
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Employers need to be very mindful of ADA requirements when they ask their employees medical questions or seek medical records. But that doesn’t mean such requests are never justified.In a recent case, a federal appeals court said a railway company…
The more money Benefit pros can save their employers and employees while still meeting their benefits and compensation needs, the better. Especially in today’s pandemic environment, people are watching every dollar they spend. So, here’s something you might want to…
Santander Bank is set to pay $4.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit. The suit accused it of violating Fair Labor Standards Act provisions relating to the payment of overtime. The suit was filed in a New Jersey federal…
In case employers didn't already know how important it was to ensure employees are classified and paid correctly, the DOL issued a very expensive reminder to the tune of $7.2 million. Here's what the employer in question did wrong --…
Here’s an example of how one company is taking an innovative approach to their benefit’s package: Australia-based Linktree’s new comprehensive benefits package – Total Rewards program – allows staff at all levels to invest in what’s important to them. It…
Searching on ways to avoid the Great Resignation? If so, try amping up your financial support of employees. Specifically, do what you can to improve your 401(k) program and student loan benefits. Why? Financial benefits are taking priority as the…
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it raised the minimum wage for federal contract workers to $15.00 per hour on Jan. 30, 2022 – an average increase for workers of $5,228 a year. That means construction workers, childcare, health…
Heads up, federal employers and contractors. If you have a question about a candidate's criminal history in your application, you'll need to remove it. In December 2021, the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act went into effect, preventing federal…
There's always going to be some conflicts at work. And when an employee criticizes their supervisor, things can get sticky. One employee didn't like how their supervisor did their job. When the employee complained, they were reprimanded and later fired.…
Are you tired of hearing tough or bad news all the time? Turn on the TV and we hear about Omicron spiking, overcrowding of hospitals and people dying. Go to work and hear about the Great Resignation and all you…
Last month, several devastating tornadoes resulted in the deaths of six workers in Illinois, and eight more in Kentucky. In both instances, employers had ordered these employees to continue working through the tornado warnings. And while most employers wouldn't risk…
A job candidate looks great on paper. That doesn't mean you have to take them -- but you better be ready to have a good explanation if they claim illegal bias. A 66-year-old former justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court…
Back in 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that sex discrimination protections under the Civil Rights Act extended to sexual orientation and gender identity. And a recent district court ruling reiterated that. Here's a breakdown of the case. Purposely misgendering Vivian…
Benefits pros need to keep an eye on the federal minimum wage in your area to maintain a competitive compensation plan. Thanks to the pandemic, the focus on federal minimum wage has increased. As we’ve said in previous posts, employees…
Benefits pros are probably tired of hearing about the Great Resignation. After all, you're doing everything in your power to provide the best benefits package you can to help HR retain and attract employees. But is financial well-being part of…
