Under a new auditing standard, benefits plan sponsors have added responsibilities when preparing for plan audits and face greater liability risks if they fail to meet […]
When organizations make perfunctory or symbolic efforts to give the appearance of inclusiveness, employees (and candidates) from marginalized or under-represented groups often perceive those efforts as […]
Another federal requirement that employees get vaccinated—this time for federal workers—was blocked by a federal district court in Texas Jan. 21. Source: New feed 2
A consultation has been launched into whether workforce reporting on disability should be introduced for U.K. employers with 250 or more employees. Source: New feed 2
California’s SB 331, which is known as the Silenced No More Act, took effect on Jan. 1 and expands restrictions on the use of confidentiality provisions […]
Amid the latest COVID-19 surge, employers and employees across Europe have pushed back return-to-work plans with government encouragement. Source: New feed 2
States reported that 286,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Jan. 15, an increase of 55,000 from last week’s revised level. New […]
Workplace leaders strive to keep civil conversations about controversial topics from becoming emotional disagreements that can cause disruption. Proactively addressing any issues raised by such discussions […]
New federal guidance addresses preventive services that health plans must cover without cost-sharing, including follow-up colonoscopies for those younger than age 50 and the full scope […]