The COVID-19 outbreak is reshaping all aspects of work, including the time-honored tradition of the afterwork happy hour. Employees working remotely—and sometimes their employers and professional […]
A federal employee claiming age discrimination has to show only that age was a factor—rather than the key reason—that the employer made an adverse employment decision, […]
With the COVID-19 crisis, the emotional challenges employees are confronting have spiked. Anyone could experience crippling levels of stress and anxiety now, so it’s important for […]
Self-funded health plans could see their claims costs jump 7 percent this year as a result of the pandemic. Both self-funded and fully insured employer plans […]
Referral bonuses generally aren’t included in the regular rate of pay and so aren’t included in overtime calculations, according to a recent Department of Labor opinion […]
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) lets employers apply one uniform standard across state lines for prescription drug benefit plans, the Society for Human Resource […]
There are updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for cleaning and disinfecting a workplace after an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused […]
New legislation makes it easier for 401(k) participants to withdraw funds, but tapping retirement accounts to satisfy short-term needs can jeopardize future retirements. Source: New feed […]