Digital Transformation and L&D: What You Need to Know
Whether or not you’re ready for it, digital technology is transforming workplaces and learning and development (L&D) departments worldwide at an accelerated pace.
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Can You Transfer Employees on FMLA? Yes … Sometimes
Alexis, Of Counsel at the Kinaga Law Firm in Los Angeles, offered his FMLA tips at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium held recently in Las Vegas. Transferring Employees on Intermittent Leave or Reduced-Schedule Leave There are only two situations in which employers may transfer employees to another job that better accommodates their new intermittent schedule, […]
Flex, Fitness, Financial planning, Free Food, Concierge? Benefits Survey Results
For example: About 38 percent offer wellness programs About one third offer flextime, only about one fifth offer telecommuting, and nearly 64 percent offer a flexible spending account About 21 percent think their benefits are more generous than their competitor’s and about 42 percent think their benefits are about the same (although 30 percent don’t […]
Back to Normal: Ending COVID-19 Tolling of COBRA Deadlines
Getting “back to normal” as the COVID-19 pandemic has eased has not been simple for anyone. In terms of plan administration, the continued tolling of employee benefit plan deadlines, including those related to continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), has kept plan administrators firmly planted in a “COVID-19 world,” even as […]
Mental Disabilities And The ADA: Is Employee Who Abandons Job Entitled To A Second Chance?
One of your employees fails to return to work following a leave. Despite repeated attempts to contact her, you hear nothing and receive no explanation for her continued absence. Finally, you terminate her. But then she turns around and sues you for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act, claiming she was having a manic depressive […]
Amazon’s RTO Ultimatum: What Does It Mean for Employees and the Future of Remote Work?
In a move that has sent ripples across the corporate world, Amazon recently issued an ultimatum to its employees: Return to the office or face potential termination. Although bold, this decision raises several questions about the future of work, especially in a post-pandemic era in which remote work has become the norm for many. Relocation […]
Concerns with Commission Agreement Contracts in Light of A.B. 1396
A.B. 1396 is a new California law affecting commission agreement contracts and commission agreements in general. For any employee who is paid a commission, regardless of whether that is all or just a portion of their compensation, A.B. 1396 requires employers to have a written commission agreement.
Relocation Benefit Options
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Supriya Jha: Driving Transformative Change in Diversity and Inclusion at SAP
Supriya Jha, the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at SAP, has been a transformative force in the realm of diversity and inclusion. Recognized as one of Diversity Global Magazine’s 2024 Top 15 Chief Diversity Officers, Supriya’s career is a testament to her dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces. Her journey, marked by personal and professional challenges, […]
Making the Pitch for Your 2013 Compensation Plan
Csizmar, who is founder and principal of CMC Compensation Group, offered his tips at a recent webinar sponsored by BLR. Start with your compensation strategy. Says Csizmar. You have to insure that what you recommend is in line with the company’s compensation philosophy. Take into account management bias. Yes, every company has biases, Csizmar says. […]