Employer Told Pregnant Employees to ‘Stay Home,’ EEOC Says
An employer is facing a lawsuit after telling employees that the next person to get pregnant should stay home and consider herself fired.
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Employers Increasingly Offer PTO for Adoption (Infographic)
Employers are increasingly offering paid time off for adoptions, according to a new report from consulting group Mercer. The benefit is likely an attempt to meet the needs of a workforce in which the definition of “family” now includes same-sex parents, the firm said. While employees in the U.S. have access to 12 weeks’ unpaid […]
Do Applicant Tracking Systems Have a Future?
Yesterday we heard from some of the industry leaders when it comes to HR technology discussing why recruiting isn’t where it needs to be. This rare sneak peek into the minds of the creators of this technology offers unique insights. Today we’ll hear more from the session, specifically about applicant tracking systems (ATSs).
What Will the Future Hold for Applicant Tracking Systems?
Yesterday we listened to recruiting technology industry leaders talk about why recruiting isn’t where it needs to be. A look into the minds of the creators of this technology offers unique insights. Today we’ll hear more from the session, specifically about applicant tracking systems (ATSs).
More E-Mail Etiquette Tips for Your Training
By Bridget Miller Yesterday’s Advisor provided e-mail etiquette tips from Bridget Miller that you should incorporate into employee training. Today Miller provides more tips that can help your employees keep their day-to-day communications polite and effective.
OSHA again delays enforcement of new record-keeping rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has once again delayed enforcement of its new record-keeping rule that would, among other things, limit an employer’s ability to conduct postaccident drug and alcohol testing. As first reported by McAfee Taft attorney Paige Hoster Good, OSHA agreed to delay enforcement of the rule until December 1, 2016. […]
Lumber Company Settles DOL Allegations of ACA, ERISA Violations
Fiduciaries of a major Western lumber producer’s group health plan have agreed to settle the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) allegations that the plan violated claims procedure and other requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Court: It Takes More Than a Screenshot to Prove COBRA Compliance
When an employee is terminated from employment and loses group health plan coverage (subject to The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)), plan administrators should ensure that all qualified beneficiaries are sent COBRA election notices in a timely fashion.
Health Savings Accounts Continue to Grow in Popularity
By David Slaughter, JD, Senior Legal Editor Data collected from Devenir Group, by surveying top health savings account (HSA) providers, reflects both a consistent trend toward account growth and a “savings mindset” taking root among healthcare consumers. The new study shows the popularity of HSAs and their continued to grow, with the number of accounts […]
PBGC Proposes Expansion of Its ‘Missing Participants’ Program
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is proposing to expand its existing Missing Participants Program to cover terminated 401(k) plans and most other defined contribution plans, as well as certain defined benefit plans that aren’t currently covered by the program.