New Alabama Law Addresses Equal Pay, Salary History Inquiries
A new law going into effect on September 1 in Alabama addresses discrimination in pay based on race or sex as well as questions about pay history.
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NLRB’s Decision on Mandatory Arbitration ‘Levels the Playing Field’ for Employers
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) August 14 decision on employers’ use of mandatory arbitration agreements provides clarity and helps companies conduct business “without having to walk on eggshells,” according to the lead attorney arguing the employer’s case before the Board.
10 Free Tools Recruiters Can’t Live Without
Recruiting tools are meant to make your life easier, but if you aren’t using the right tools, you may be at a disadvantage. And, if your company is on a tight budget, finding the right tools to use creates a bigger challenge.
Many Employees Feel a Lack of Encouragement for Training
Training is a key component for any business in any industry in any economy. But when it comes to our modern knowledge economy, effective employee training is simply essential.
A Closer Look at France’s Plan to ‘Name and Shame’ Employers With Pay Disparities
France has joined the United Kingdom in requiring employers to publicly report pay gaps between their male and female employees. But France is taking its commitment to pay equity to the next level. French employers that underpay women will be subject to fines beginning in 2019.
New North Dakota Law Adds Exceptions to Noncompete Agreements
A new law in North Dakota slightly expands exceptions allowed under state law related to contractual noncompete provisions.
What Are Commuter Benefits?
Commuter benefits, as the name implies, are benefits offered to employees that have some relation to the costs and hassle of commuting to the workplace.
Q&A: Is It Better to Be Feared or Respected?
Organizations with the best products and people can be heavily hampered by poor leadership. Any HR manager who has been tasked with “fixing” an organization under such leadership knows how futile it can be without improvement at the top.
Employees Are Growing Up—Your Benefits Need to, Too
We are now nearly a decade into tech’s boom across the globe, and there are no definitive signs of a slowdown. While the winners in the space continue to hurdle toward dominance, we’re seeing them come under pressure for everything from privacy concerns to working conditions and even election meddling.
No-Match Letters Making a Comeback
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has been busy sending employers an “educational” letter, but you would be wise to read between the lines. With U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raising the heat on worksite enforcement audits, you should learn more about the impact the agency’s so-called educational letters can have on your immigration compliance.