Trumpcare 2.0: Senate Releases Highly Anticipated Healthcare Bill
Following the May passage in the House of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the Senate has now released the text of its own draft Affordable Care Act (ACA) reform bill.
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Kaplan nomination called way to ‘stop the bleeding’ at NLRB
President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will nominate Marvin Kaplan, currently chief counsel of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, to one of two vacant seats on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is being hailed by probusiness interests as a way to bring balance to the Board. Kevin C. McCormick, an editor of […]
Senate releases highly anticipated healthcare bill
Update: On June 27, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that a vote on the Senate bill will be delayed until after the July 4th recess. Following the May passage in the House of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the Senate has now released the text of its own draft ACA reform bill. Dubbed […]
Ivanka Trump, Senators Advance Ideas on Paid Family Leave
As the idea to make paid family leave mandatory continues to gain attention, employers may be wondering what various paid leave proposals might mean for their businesses. A June 20 meeting between first daughter and presidential adviser Ivanka Trump and a handful of senators doesn’t draw a clear picture of what may be in store, […]
CEOs Expect Significant Investment in Technology Over Next 3 Years
U.S. Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are highly confident about their business prospects over the next 3 years and will focus on investing in new technologies in order to remain competitive and grow, according to a study released today by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm.
SEC Joins Fray by Seeking Public Comments on Fiduciary Conduct Standards
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 1 got into the act of examining standards of conduct for investment advisers after long being overshadowed in the area of fiduciary oversight by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
How Many Days of Vacation Time Are Being Left on the Table? The Number May Surprise You!
A new survey released by TSheets reveals that U.S. workers left 600 million days of vacation unused last year.
Nevada Legislation Would Create New Sick Leave, Minimum Wage Requirements
It would seem as though the Nevada Legislature has declared war on small employers this legislative session with proposals to raise the minimum wage, require equal pay for equal work, and force Nevada employers with 50 or more employees that have operated in the state for at least one year to provide 24 hours (equivalent […]
What Is Sex Stereotyping?
Have you heard the term “sex stereotyping”? Do you know what it means in reference to workplace behaviors?
The Changing Role of Administrative Professionals
According to new research, the role of the administrative professional is changing throughout the country. What does that mean for you? Let’s find out.