Are Your Recruiting Metrics Helping?
In yesterday’s Advisor we heard from Cathy Gray, JD, senior managing editor of HR and Compensation at BLR® about making sure you are measuring the right recruiting metrics and making the most of them.
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Enforcement of DOL home healthcare rule starts November 12
by Judith E. Kramer November 12 marks the date the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will begin enforcing regulations extending the minimum wage and overtime protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to almost two million home healthcare workers who are employed by third parties and provide either companionship services or live-in care for […]
Novant Health Settles ‘Excessive Fee’ Participant Suit for $32M
A hospital company accused of using participant funds to pay “excessive fees” for retirement plan administration services agreed to a $32 million class-action settlement and extensive adjustments in the way it selects and reviews the plan’s portfolio. As more participant suits are filed accusing defined contribution plans of overpaying for investment and administration services, it’s […]
Quiz: Test your knowledge on the proposed changes to the overtime regulations
On June 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released proposed changes to the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL’s final overtime regulations are due out anytime within the next few months. See how prepared you are to implement the new requirements.
You’re No Pelé; Get Back to Work!
When will people learn that fake worker’s compensation claims will ultimately lead to lawsuits? Hopefully never, because then we won’t have HRSBT! This recent case is no different, but it’s still entertaining!
Keep them on Board by Keeping Them Interested
In yesterday’s Advisor we discussed how high probabilities of employee turnover can damage your company, and what you can do about it. Today we’ll explore one of the most potent tools any company can employ to keep its employees from seeking greener pastures. As we discussed yesterday, a recent survey states that one in three […]
Don’t Hire New People, Engage your Current People
In yesterday’s Advisor we explored how damaging high employee turnover can be, and some ways to combat it. Today we’ll talk about more strategies for ensuring that you don’t have to hire replacements for your current employees any time soon. As we discussed yesterday, a recent survey states that one in three employees is likely […]
Do You Offer Life Insurance to Employees?
Insurance is one of the most common employee benefits employers opt to use to entice top talent to their organization. One such example is life insurance. It’s often quite affordable to provide because employers can get group discounts that are unavailable to individuals acting alone. Therefore, it provides coverage for employees at a lower premium […]
Ask the Expert: Can Exempt Employees ‘Clock’ In and Out?
My understanding has always been that only non-exempt employees can clock in and out. Would it be a violation of wage and hour law if a salary exempt employee also clocks in and out?
Survey: Majority of Employers Support Minimum Wage Hike
Momentum is building behind raising the minimum wage, coming at a time when workers at all pay levels are struggling with keeping their heads above water. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 64% of employers believe the minimum wage should be increased in their state, up from 62% last year.