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In light of the coronavirus pandemic, there was a sudden need for businesses to rethink their pre-existing processes and, instead, implement more remote working-focused systems that allowed their staff or students to continue working from their own homes. As a result of this, cybersecurity became harder to control: servers were left more vulnerable than before […]
Planning for retirement can be a daunting task, especially with the introduction of new regulations. The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, which goes into effect on January 1, 2024, is the latest major overhaul of retirement planning laws in the United States. The Act ultimately focuses on removing barriers to cultivating a healthy nest egg […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, Attorney Joan Farrell clarified the ADA compliance process; today, she is joined by Attorney Patricia Trainor, SPHR, on what to do with coworker questions about accommodation, plus we‘ll introduce the unique “50×50,” your guide to 50 key employment laws in 50 states. It’s a tough situation when a coworker asks, “Why does […]
Over six out of 10 (63%) employees with employer-sponsored insurance say they are concerned this open enrollment season about their plans’ out-of-pocket medical costs increasing in 2018, according to a new survey. The research also gleaned employees’ attitudes towards the enrollment process.
In the last few months, you can’t turn on the television or the radio without hearing of another incident of racial injustice occurring in the United States. This reality has led many of all races to become more vocal and speak out more generally against racism and to take issue with monuments and flags viewed […]
The 2021 Oregon legislative session imposed further limitations on noncompetition agreements. Before the law becomes effective on January 1, 2022, you should review your agreements to ensure they provide the best possible protection. New Limits on Noncompetes Senate Bill (SB) 169, which passed during the 2021 Oregon legislative session, further limits employers’ ability to use […]
“Data science” has become more and more of a trending topic in HR circles lately—what does it actually mean? In relation to HR functions, data science is the application of data mining and data analytic techniques to people-related data.
Yesterday’s Advisor shared Jason Morris’s earned and not-so-earned (i.e., diploma mill) degrees. Today, Morris, who is president of EmployeeScreenIQ of Cleveland, Ohio, reveals his tips for social media screening.
by Zachary D. Morahan The New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, 2nd Department, recently issued an important decision in which it held that an employer faced liability under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) for allowing employees to mock the religious beliefs of a coworker’s spouse. This case has important ramifications for both […]