Pay Discrimination Claims Still Being Enforced
Yesterday we explored how the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has recently put an emphasis on hiring and pay discrimination claims. So far this year, that has not changed.
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A little compassion would have gone a long way for United Airlines
by Dan Oswald Imagine you own a restaurant. It’s a small, cozy place that caters to families and has a great reputation not only for the food but also for the atmosphere. One evening, a customer comes in and orders that night’s special. When his entrée arrives, he takes issue first with the temperature and […]
Forget Jobs, Manufacturing Needs Job Seekers
Unlike the far more challenging task of bringing back jobs by reversing economic trends, the manufacturing industry possesses far greater control over regaining job seekers’ interest. Ironically, the industry can use technology—the very disruptive entity responsible for so much change—to save itself. Armed with the right talent acquisition software, manufacturers can reach and attract the job seekers that they so desperately need.
From Stone Age to Space Age: Where Are We on the Path to Mature HCM?
Technology advances as it matures. Before Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, there were hundreds of start-ups solving supply chain problems. Before comprehensive financial software, there were accounts payable, receivable, and bookkeeping packages. Eventually they merged into the platforms we know today.
Just How Bad Is Your Work Affected by Lack of Sleep?
We all know that lack of sleep can impact your day, and if you’re unsure, just ask any parent with a newborn child! But how badly does sleep deprivation really impact your day?
Why Your Best Talent is Leaving and 4 Ways to Win Them Back
Most leaders of companies today recognize the importance of having engaged people at work. Yet research from the Metrus Institute, Gallup, and others say that between 50% and 80% are not fully engaged. For many organizations, a majority of employees are only partially engaged, which research has shown reduces performance and customer satisfaction while increasing turnover. Worse yet, your best talent—those with lots of options—are most likely to leave.
HHS Benefit and Payment Parameters Notice Clarifies Benefit Limits for 2018
Final regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made several changes to various Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace rules. Included in the rule were the 2018 out-of-pocket maximums (OOPMs) for nongrandfathered health plans.
Coaching Impacts Wellness Programs
Many wellness programs now incorporate technology to appeal to tech-savvy employees, but the human element is still a critical component in the success of wellness programs, according to recent studies.
Enforcement of Pay Discrimination Claims Still High
Last year, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced a number of settlements in enforcement cases against federal government contractors demonstrating a continued emphasis on pursuing systemic hiring and pay discrimination claims.
To enforce or not to enforce ESA-only termination clauses: That is the question!
by Sophie Arseneault Employers celebrated the January 2017 decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Cook v. Hatch upholding a termination clause that did not speak to statutory severance pay or the requirement to maintain health benefits during the statutory notice period. A month later, employers were left scratching their heads once again […]