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Must You Provide a 401(k)?

Given how ubiquitous 401(k) plans are these days, you might assume that they are practically legally mandated. The fact remains, however, that employers in the United States do not have any obligation to offer a retirement savings benefit to employees though many opt to do so now that employee pensions have all but disappeared.

Making the Most When Making a Recruiting Video for Millennials

By Ryan Jenkins Yesterday’s Advisor, explored some of the crucial elements to include when creating a recruiting video aimed at attracting Millennials. Today we’ll hear some more from speaker and author Ryan Jenkins. Check out yesterday’s Advisor to read the first 10 tips Jenkins has to offer when it comes to making a recruiting video […]

Unique Exceptions to the FMLA and ADA

In this article series comparing and contrasting various aspects of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we have covered exceptions to both laws such as disqualifying events, undue hardship (ADA only) and certain situations regarding substance abuse.

Targeting FMLA Fraud and Abuse

One of the biggest FMLA frustrations for employers is knowing what to do with an employee who appears to be abusing the law’s protections or, even worse, fraudulently using approved leave for non-FMLA purposes.

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Employers get extension on some ACA reporting dates

The IRS has announced that it has extended the deadline for employers subject to certain reporting requirements necessary under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). New deadlines have been set for employers subject to Sections 6055 and 6056 reporting requirements: The deadline for employers to furnish employees Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, and Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health […]

New year brings new minimum wage, posting requirements in Portland

by Peter Lowe A new year means different things for different people, but for Portland employers, the first of the year means a new hike in the minimum wage along with related posting requirements. The new minimum wage, set at $10.10 per hour for all employees, comes as the result of a municipal ordinance passed […]

On Demand: Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV and Employees?

Netflix, Hulu, Roku, Apple TV. Everything is on demand today—including employees, says attorney Deanna Brinkerhoff. Deanna Brinkerhoff, an associate in the Las Vegas office of law firm Holland & Hart LLP, offered her tips at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium held recently in Las Vegas. Why Recruiters Are Looking for More On-Demand Talent Brinkerhoff notes […]