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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) withdrew a proposed rule that would have required health plans, including employer group health plans, to certify compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) transaction standards or face potentially stiff penalties.
Beca Mayr got her start in the staffing industry, and she considers it one of the best possible introductions to the HR profession. The staffing world was fast-paced and highly competitive, which pushed her to learn quickly while developing a strong sense of urgency and accountability. What she found most exciting early on was getting […]
In a previous post, we discussed the fact that mental health issues have garnered much greater awareness in recent years. While this is a positive development for those suffering from mental health disorders, it also poses some challenges for employers and HR professionals.
During a recent round of labor negotiations, a union proposed the following language regarding artificial intelligence (AI): “Artificial Intelligence shall not be utilized in any manner that displaces, diminishes, or eliminates existing bargaining unit work. AI shall not replace, displace, or erode job classifications or duties currently performed by bargaining unit employees.” This proposal was […]
FMLA certification can serve multiple purposes. It not only helps employers determine whether a request for leave qualifies as FMLA-protected leave, but it also can be one of the most effective tools an employer can use to reduce FMLA abuse.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently published the results of a year-long research initiative: the SHRM Harassment-Free Workplace series. The first part of the series focused on the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. In a previous post, we looked at some surprising data showing that 22 percent of non-management employee respondents […]
Q: I have a question regarding the “catch- up payment” in regards to the new FLSA regulations. I understand there’s a look back period, how does this work with the 12/1/16 effective date? Would that month be viewed in the quarter time frame?
On August 16, the Supreme Court refused to lift lower court orders blocking the Department of Education’s (DOE) new regulations protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination based on gender identity. The new rule expanded the definition of sex-based discrimination under Title IX to protect gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination in federally funded schools. The entire […]
Adding to yesterday’s post, here are more questions you should ask as you’re measuring your sales training program’s return on expectations (ROE) and return on investment (ROI).
We’re now in the thick of the fourth reporting season for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and for many HR professionals, it’s still a tricky requirement. There always seems to be an ACA provision that’s changing, being debated, or even disappearing.