6 Things You Don’t Want To Say In Court
Many times, the easiest way to train managers about HR issues is to ask them to imagine themselves on the witness stand. When they realize what they will have to admit to, they learn fast.
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News Notes: New HIPPA Enforcement Rule Issued
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently published the first in a series of interim enforcement rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The interim rule took effect May 19, 2003, and expires Sept. 16, 2003. It sets out procedures for conducting investigations and hearings and imposing civil penalties for violations […]
Bill Would Allow Tax Reimbursement to Federal Employees for Domestic Partner’s Travel
Heads of federal agencies would have the authority to reimburse employees for the taxes imposed on reimbursements of travel or transportation expenses their domestic partners incur when accompanying them on a business trip, under a bill introduced in the U.S. House on Nov. 18 — the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 3485). The […]
Short Takes: Uniform Reimbursement
Do we have to reimburse uniform costs?
Controlling Costs Not Only Goal of Employee Health Benefits
Contrary to commonly-held beliefs, the focus for chief financial officers (CFOs) goes far beyond controlling costs when it comes to health benefits, according to a new survey that finds that as partners in making health benefits decisions, CFOs do not focus single-mindedly on financials.
‘Unlawful’ overtime rule temporarily blocked
A federal district court temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule on November 22, just days before it was scheduled to take effect. The judge who issued the order called the regulation “unlawful” and said such actions should be left to Congress. At the request of 21 states, the U.S. District […]
Your HR Department 2011 Survey Results
Each year, HRHero surveys its readers about their HR departments and what has changed in the last year. This year, 820 people took the online survey. The following are highlights of the results. 37% of respondents have been in HR for six to 15 years. 28% have been in HR for 16 to 25 years. […]
4 Reasons You Need a Transparent Company Culture
Many experts agree that transparency is important to a company and its culture.
House passes comp time bill; White House voices support
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow private employers to offer workers compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay. The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017 will now go to the Senate. However, despite having the White House’s support, the bill could face obstacles. The bill H.R. 1180 would […]
IRS Issues Alternative Per Diems for 2013
Employers and plan administrators have more options now in choosing a way to reimburse the expenses their employees incur for lodging, meals and incidentals during business travel. The IRS in Notice 2012-63 issued per diem rates that are an alternative to the CONUS per diem rates the U.S. General Services Administration issues. The notice also […]