In response to today’s opioid crisis, the Food and Drug Administration is pushing for naloxone, an overdose-reversing nasal spray, to become available to … Read more
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#fixitSHRM Controversy Erupts Over HR Group’s Partnership With Political Financiers
SHRM is once again at the center of a controversy this time over its partnership with Koch Industries owned by the politically active billionaires Charles … Read more
Employers Have Until Feb. 11 to Verify Work Eligibility
E-Verify, the employment verification system operated by the US government, is back online. Participating employers who hired new workers during the … Read more
HR’s Role In Preparing Workers For the Digital Workplace
Many people discount the power that the HR department has over a business. HR is often viewed as a problem solver – and of course, tasks like recruiting … Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Why HR Will Be the Girl Scout Cookie Monster
It’s that time of year again. Coworkers have begun bombarding you with requests to purchase Girl Scout cookies. So, in that spirit, let’s tackle: Whether … Read more
NLRB Revises Test For Independent Contractor Status
In a significant ruling which will benefit companies, the National Labor Relations Board last Friday revised the test it uses for determining whether … Read more
Unconscious Bias Is Hidden In Your Software
Back in October, Reuters disclosed that a year earlier Amazon had abandoned its AI recruitment software because it was biased against women. Though the … Read more
States Are Taking the Lead In Gender Equity Laws
As we discussed in a post following the November midterm elections, the outcome resulted in a divided Congress unlikely to pass significant employment … Read more
A Look Ahead at the Legal Issues For HR In 2019
This episode of Epstein Becker Green’s Employment Law This Week® features a recap of the biggest employment law trends from 2018 and a look ahead at what’s … Read more
Near-Sourcing For IT Is Gaining Momentum
Consumers demands are changing. Today, people expect more and more from the companies we do business with. This trend is largely attributed to advancements … Read more
How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting HR
It’s been just over three weeks since the government shutdown started, and lots of people and processes have been affected. Knowing which of these closures … Read more
Former SHRM CEO Got a Paycheck Bigger Than Any Other Association Head
In his last year as SHRM CEO, Henry Jackson was paid $9.4 million, an amount larger than any of the top executives of the trade and professional … Read more
The 2019 Economic Outlook Is Cloudy
Despite the disappointing end-of-year stock market performance, economic trends for much of 2018 suggested a robust economy. GDP growth was strong. … Read more
Sick Leave: A Patchwork of Local and State Laws You Need to Know
Over the last decade, dozens of states and cities have infected the nation with a patchwork of paid sick leave laws and ordinances. The paid sick leave … Read more
Don’t Let Your People Be Surprised When They Can’t Deduct Work Expenses
The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) made significant changes that will affect millions of employees. Most of these changes went into effect on January 1, … Read more
Despite E-Verify Shutdown, Employers Must Still Comply With I-9 Rules
Ironically for a government shut down over issues of illegal immigration, one of the few ways US employers have of verifying the right to work status of … Read more
Avoid Background Check Class Actions With Arbitration Agreements
Companies are increasingly faced with class actions for alleged violations of one of the “big three” —the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair … Read more
Tech Recruiting Event Talent42 Joins ERE Media Family
ERE Media has acquired Talent42, the first and only conference that brings together tech recruiters, engineers, and hiring managers. Talent42 is a national … Read more
There’s Good In Doing Good With a Corporate Volunteering Program
The holiday season is when many of us turn our attention to food, family, food, football, and did we mention food? But the holidays aren’t all about extra … Read more
Your Bonuses May Be Widening the Gender Pay Gap
As 2018 comes to a close, year-end bonuses are top of mind for both employers and employees. What will they be? When will they be awarded? Who will receive … Read more