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Although racial and gender disparities exist in a variety of industries, the tech world has shown persistent gaps within its ranks. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), white men make up a larger majority of the tech industry than they do in the rest of the private sector, making it harder for people of […]
Exemption mistakes mean enormous liability for employers, yet many put surprisingly little effort into their classification decisions. Even when they are sincerely trying to comply with the law, many employers misunderstand or misapply exemptions. To identify the most common exemption myths, we turned to BLR’s Wage & Hour Compliance—Practical Solutions for HR. It offers the […]
New questions and considerations continue to arise because large portions of the workforce are working remotely. It’s a good time to review what telework costs are reimbursable. As you’ll see, the rules can vary widely by state.
The gap between what employees want from their benefits and what employers offer continues to grow. While traditional offerings like health insurance and retirement plans are still valued, they’re no longer enough to differentiate employers in a competitive talent market. Expectations have evolved—and fast. The Basics Are Now Just the Starting Point Health coverage, PTO, […]
Many of the creative and cost-saving ways to keep your safety programs effective that we went over yesterday revolve around increased employee involvement. And keeping employees involved in safety efforts requires developing a positive safety attitude. Here are 5 keys to improving your employees’ attitudes about safety. 1. Take Safety Seriously Every employee must take […]
A temporary rule issued April 1 provides answers to at least some questions employers have regarding relief offered through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)—a measure that provides both paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave for workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
BLR 2013 Performance Management Survey Reveals Worst Evaluator Mistakes A new infographic puts the spotlight on employer performance management practices—and what HR professionals think of them. The infographic highlights findings from BLR’s 2013 Performance Management Survey conducted among survey participants representing 1,358 organizations. It includes a “Performance Appraisal Report Card” reflecting participants’ ratings of how […]
When it comes to workplace injuries, many states provide specific guidance for reporting injuries by both employees and employers. As an employer, you must remember that to properly manage a workers’ compensation claim, you should report the injury as soon as your employee notifies you that it occurred and immediately start your investigation, especially if […]
One of the reasons many training efforts fail to have a lasting impact is that they are often isolated, one-off efforts. For example, a warehouse that has a forklift accident might do a one-off training on forklift safety, or a company responding to a publicly embarassing discrimination accusation might have a one-off diversity or cultural […]
The maximum wage base for Social Security tax will be $127,200 in 2017, up from $118,500 in 2016, the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) announced October 18.