Employers in the private section world are one step closer to being able to pay workers comp time in lieu of time-and-a-half for overtime hours worked. The House just passed the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017. A similar bill has been introduced in the Senate. The bill would allow employers to offer up to […]
Posted on May 19th, 2017 by admin
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A finalized version of ACA repeal legislation could be headed to the President in the very near future. According to new HHS Secretary Tom Price, the Senate will be able to complete its vote on ACA repeal legislation by August, just before its month-long recess. ‘Senate will produce a bill’ HR pros shouldn’t expect the […]
Posted on May 18th, 2017 by admin
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There is no question that the state of the workforce is changing. It’s not the same as it was a decade ago. Technology, economic forces, and employee demands for flexibility mean that organizations must adapt to new ways of attracting, engaging, and managing talent. Failing to adapt will almost certainly mean that your organization will […]
Posted on May 15th, 2017 by admin
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Developing a strong employer value proposition is the key to attracting and retaining top talent. When you bring your EVP to life, candidates and employees will see why you’re different (and better) than your competition. Getting started doesn’t have to be difficult —use the 34 sample questions in this guide to help you build an employee […]
Posted on May 14th, 2017 by admin
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What happens when a seemingly harmless change to your company’s easy-to-administer FSA plan — a plan that had met the ACA’s “excepted benefits” requirements — suddenly winds up becoming subject to a series of onerous regs? That’s a subject Kate Saracene, an employment attorney for Nixon Peabody LLP, covered during a recent presentation at the […]
Posted on May 13th, 2017 by admin
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If you’d like to get a jump on next year’s planning, the IRS just released the 2018 HSA contribution limits and HDHP required deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. The IRS limits are based on cost-of-living adjustments. HSA limits Single. The maximum an individual with self-only coverage in an HDHP can contribute to an HSA increases to […]
Posted on May 12th, 2017 by admin
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Planning on adding staff some time in the near future? It appears that there’s some new urgency to double- and triple-check those resumes and ask plenty of follow-up questions during the interview process. Reason: A staggering 85% of employers discovered lies on job applicants’ resumes in the past year, according to a recent 2017 Employment […]
Posted on May 11th, 2017 by admin
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The Essentials of HR and Talent Management Spring 2017 Kit brings together the latest information, coverage of important developments, and expert commentary to help with your HR and Talent Management related decisions. Learn more! Tweet This Post
Posted on May 7th, 2017 by admin
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Virtually every major news outlet is covering the passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) by the House. But amidst all the coverage, it’s tough to find an answer to a question that’s near and dear to HR: What does this GOP victory mean for employers? The AHCA bill, which passed in the House […]
Posted on May 6th, 2017 by admin
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Much has been written about how generous paid parental leave will soon become a standard benefit at most companies. But how many firms are really offering it and how generous is the perk? That’s the question WorldatWork attempted to answer in a comprehensive and first of-its-kind study — titled the Survey of Paid Parental Leave […]
Posted on May 5th, 2017 by admin
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