The Children’s Place Inc. Ordered to Pay $37,778 for ERISA Violations
The Children’s Place Inc. (CPI) may be a fun spot for kids, but it’s apparently a lousy place to be an employee covered under the company health plan.
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IRS Eases Health FSA ‘Use-it-or-Lose-it’ Rule
Employers now have the option of allowing plan participants to roll over up to $500 in unused FSA funds at the end of each plan year, under a new regulatory interpretation on health flexible spending accounts, the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS announced Oct. 31. Employers are free to change their plan designs accordingly for […]
At the epicenter of life, death, and work: 4 tough questions for employers after Dallas
by Michael P. Maslanka Dallas has been my home for 32 years. Currently, I live and work downtown. The murders of the five Dallas police officers took place just a few blocks from my home. Neighbors in my building heard the firefight as it unfolded. I am a law professor, and three of my students […]
You’re the Expert: Can You Give Me Some Hints For How To Make Documentation More Effective?
I’ve been told to prepare some training on documenting discipline issues. Can you give me some hints for how to make documentation more effective?
Senior HR Exec? Apply to Attend THRIVE HR Leadership Exchange
The THRIVE HR Leadership Exchange is BLR’s expense-paid gathering of top HR execs, held this year September 25-27 at the Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The event will focus on the challenges, problems, and solutions to today’s top HR concerns. This event is limited to senior HR executives from organizations with at least […]
California Supreme Court Clarifies Termination Pay Statutes
The California Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that for purposes of Labor Code provisions requiring payment of wages immediately upon “discharge”—and imposing waiting time penalties for delays—the term “discharge” doesn’t just mean getting fired or laid off; it also includes when an employer releases an employee after completion of the specific job assignment or time […]
Some HR resolutions for the new year
by Joseph Godwin Happy New Year! I hope the holiday season was a joy-filled one with plenty of time to spend with family and friends ― the most important people in our lives. Now it’s January and time for making ― and implementing ― those dreaded annual “resolutions.” The economy, while slowly improving, remains weak […]
Overtime Calculation: Do You Have to Include Benefits Opt-Out Payments?
By BLR Editor Kate McGovern Tornone The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington—has given employers another thing to worry about in light of the new overtime regulations. In a case of first impression, the court ruled that when an employer pays an employee cash […]
More Than Health Insurance: A Holistic Approach to Corporate Wellness
By Dan Colgan, CEO of Rock Paper Team In this day and age, more emphasis is placed on health and wellness than ever before. The rise of “athleisure” fashion trends, the popularity of FitBits, and the abundance of cleanse diets these days have everyone counting steps and calories.
Robots ARE NOT Taking Over: Hiring Expected to Increase Despite Automation
Contrary to widespread belief, we are not seeing the rise of the machines. In fact, according to a new report, 91% of U.S. employers say digitization will actually increase or maintain human headcount.