Republicans’ legislative proposal to “repeal and replace” Obamacare has arrived, and employers now have an idea what a future without the Affordable Care Act (ACA) might look like. But before digging into the essentials of the 57-page bill, dubbed “The American Health Care Act,” it’s worth noting that this is just an initial proposal. This bill is […]
Posted on March 9th, 2017 by admin
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A draft of the Republicans’ Affordable Care Act (ACA) replacement bill that was leaked to the public is likely to look a lot different when it’s finalized. Still, it gives employers a good indication of how Republicans will start to deliver on their promises to “repeal and replace” Obamacare. It should come as no surprise to employers […]
Posted on March 8th, 2017 by admin
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Ivanka Trump may not have any official position in her father’s administration. But her paid family leave proposal is getting a lot of attention from Republicans trying to hammer out a new tax cut package. According to Bloomberg.com, Ivanka — herself a business owner and mother of two — recently met with members of […]
Posted on March 7th, 2017 by admin
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Here’s a reminder that the feds want to see all employers explore job reassignment as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The United States of America just sued the City of Philadelphia, claiming the city discriminated against sanitation worker David Moore on the basis of his disability in violation of the ADA. […]
Posted on March 6th, 2017 by admin
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Recognizing that employees’ direct managers and supervisors play a major role in many wage-and-hour violations, the DOL took a very aggressive step recently. The agency essentially instructed one employer to fire any managers who allowed off-the-clock work to take place. ‘Off-the-clock’ work The employer we’re referring to is Cintas Fire Protection Services. According to […]
Posted on March 5th, 2017 by admin
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Afraid your interview process may be a little too easy – or doesn’t dig deep enough? See how you stack up against these companies and their interview questions. Glassdoor allows job candidates and employees to not only review companies and their hiring processes, but also share specific interview questions they’ve been asked. On an annual basis, […]
Posted on March 4th, 2017 by admin
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President Trump just got even more serious about reducing government regulations. Trump just signed a new executive order that gives more teeth to an order he signed when he first took office. The new order calls for the placing of regulatory reform task forces in federal agencies. The goal of the task forces will be to […]
Posted on March 3rd, 2017 by admin
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Here’s more proof that managers (and executives) need to keep their opinions to themselves and just stick to the facts when disciplining employees. Otherwise, they could create a path for employees to sue. Case in point: While Rochelly Baez worked as the East Coast regional manager for Anne Fontaine USA Inc. (AFUSA), a clothing retailer, some […]
Posted on March 2nd, 2017 by admin
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