A small business CEO who this year, for the first time, adopted a summer workweek at his firm with Friday afternoons off, discusses the advantages and challenges of summer hours.
Federal contractors and subcontractors must submit the VETS-4212 report on their affirmative action efforts in employing veterans — and the time to do so is now. The 2021 U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) filing […]
Compensable time can be difficult to capture when employees have pre- or post-shift responsibilities. Which activities must be paid? How can employers ensure they are recording and paying for all time worked? Here’s what employment law attorneys had to say.
Employers unable to bring their workers back onsite, or that have shifted permanently to a hybrid workforce, face another open enrollment season relying heavily on virtual tools and resources. Here are some ways to make the process more effective.
Men and women’s idea of what constitutes sexual harassment differ significantly, according to a recent study that examines employee reactions to the sexual harassment prevention training provided by their companies, knowledge of which behaviors can be considered sexual harassment, and […]
New IRS guidance clarifies issues around eligibility for the 100-percent COBRA premium subsidy available through Sept. 30, 2021. COBRA administrators should also prepare to send a final notice informing subsidy recipients when this assistance ends.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) answered key questions regarding a new 401(k) requirement to annually provide lifetime income estimates to participants based on the…
Pay raises in the U.S. are returning to pre-pandemic levels but aren’t likely to keep pace with inflation, new research shows. This could lead to greater demand from…
Although Californians must continue to follow COVID-19 safety protocols, the Golden State has reopened its economy and hotels, airports and other businesses have experienced a surge in demand. This brings complications for some employers that must recall laid-off employees.
