New Year to Increase Paid Family Leave In New York
Another benefit increase is set to take effect January 1, 2020, under New York’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) Benefit Law.
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Sourcing vs. Recruiting
The terms “sourcing” and “recruiting” are sometimes used interchangeably, but they can actually have a lot of subtle and not-so-subtle differences in meaning. Let’s take a look at some of the differences when sourcing and recruiting functions are separated.
NLRB Backs Away From 2015’s ‘Quickie’ Elections Rule
A new final rule from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) dials back regulations issued in 2015 that, at the time, were seen as a major boost for labor union efforts to organize workers.
Q&A: When Are You Going Paperless?
When are you going paperless with your documentation? We recently spoke with an expert in contemporary documentation solutions about the issue.
The 5 Best Voluntary Benefits to Offer Your Employees
Today, it’s normal for people to spend 40+ hours a week working. Because employees dedicate such a substantial amount of time toward the companies they represent, it’s necessary for employers to curate a workplace experience that supports their hard work and keeps them invested.
Illinois Law Banning Salary History Questions Takes Effect in January
A law amending the Illinois Equal Pay Act to prohibit employers from making preemployment inquiries about a job candidate’s salary history is set to take effect in January.
Texas Court Dings Employer Over Supervisor’s Candid PTSD Conversation
An employee suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) gets to take his disability discrimination claim to a jury based solely on comments made by his supervisor, our federal appeals court recently ruled. Read on.
How to Improve Employee Mental Health at Work
Mental health impacts all aspects of our lives, including our work life. As such, it makes sense for employers to care about the mental well-being of their employees—and to take proactive steps to help them improve their mental health in general.
The Shortcomings of Video Training
One of the most fundamental conflicts in the world of employee training is the balance between cost and effectiveness. While companies certainly want to implement successful training programs that will reliably and effectively impart essential knowledge and skills to employees, they also obviously want to avoid breaking the bank on training.
New Rule Clarifies How Perks Affect Overtime Rate Calculations
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new final rule covering how benefits affect employees’ regular rate of pay provides clarity for employers that offer the innovative benefits packages that have become popular in recent years.