Congress recently passed two bills that could drastically expand the usage of HSAs. If these bills become law, HR pros will have a lot to communicate to their staffers about the many ways in which they can now use their HSAs. The bills, H.R. 6199 and H.R. 6311, are both Republican-backed bills with some Democratic […]
Posted on July 29th, 2018 by admin
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As HR pros already know, disabled employees still need to be able to perform the essential functions of their job, with or without an accommodation. But what happens if an employee can’t come into work because of their condition, but can still get their work done? Is attendance in the workplace necessary then? In Hostettler […]
Posted on July 28th, 2018 by admin
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While many companies are eliminating cube walls in an attempt to foster more collaboration between employees, a recent study shows this could be achieving the opposite effect. Harvard University found that face-to-face communication between employees decreased by 70% after office floorplans were opened up. The study discovered workers withdrew from each other socially, preferring to […]
Posted on July 27th, 2018 by admin
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For busy HR pros, the idea of a digital detox may seem as out of reach as winning the lottery. But in this guest post, the folks at TollFreeForwarding.com, a Los Angeles-based international telecommunications provider, explains why it may be easier — and more beneficial — than you think. Technology has transformed the way companies […]
Posted on July 26th, 2018 by admin
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If this bill passes, medical marijuana users in California will be classified as a protected class and employers will be unable to discriminate against them because of their marijuana usage. While the California Supreme Court has made it clear employers don’t have to accommodate medical marijuana use, AB 2069 would prohibit employers from discriminating against […]
Posted on July 23rd, 2018 by admin
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If one of your best employees gets an offer somewhere else, it’s natural to try and convince them to stay. Many employers offer a higher salary in hopes of keeping their top talent — a recent study by Robert Half reported that 58% of managers have made counteroffers to employees wanting to leave the company. […]
Posted on July 21st, 2018 by admin
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Schedule flexibility is a great benefit that a lot of companies are offering. Many employees now have the opportunity to work from home or leave early to pick up their kids. The only problem? A lot of workers feel like they can’t actually use this benefit. Changing the culture A recent study revealed that 40% […]
Posted on July 19th, 2018 by admin
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With the rise in health savings account (HSA) enrollment among younger employees and the decline in company matching rates of 401(k)s, HSAs have emerged as a retirement account option for new employees. In this guest post, Sean Hanftm, a flexible compensation specialist with FSAstore.com/HSAstore.com, explains the many benefits of these savings vehicles and compares them […]
Posted on July 16th, 2018 by admin
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Try as we might, sometimes keeping work and personal issues separate is impossible. And when an employee is struggling due to a sick family member or recent divorce, it can be tough to know exactly how to help. The right balance It’s up to HR pros to be both compassionate and professional — to be […]
Posted on July 14th, 2018 by admin
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Donald Trump’s former driver claims to be owed years of overtime pay, and the potential FLSA violation could end up costing the President hundreds of thousands of dollars. Noel Cintron was Trump’s personal driver for more than 25 years. And while he was paid an annual salary of $75,000, Cintron now claims he was incorrectly […]
Posted on July 13th, 2018 by admin
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