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Walmart to Pay $7.5 Million to Settle Same-Sex Benefits Discrimination Suit

By Guest Columnist Feb 8, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Under a proposed settlement agreement filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, retail giant Walmart has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it discriminated against gays and lesbians in the administration of its spousal health insurance benefits. The proposed settlement, filed December 2, 2016, must still be approved by Judge William G. Young before becoming final, which could take a few weeks.

New Report Showcases Most In-Demand and Emerging Jobs of 2017

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Feb 8, 2017 Recruiting

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

With recent unemployment figures at historic lows, candidates are eager to find the hottest positions in 2017. Randstad US, one of the largest HR services and staffing companies in the United States, is helping those seekers determine the most promising industries and fields with insight and predictions in its annual 2017 Hot Jobs report.

OSHA releases more ‘flexible’ fall protection standards

By New Jersey Employment Law Letter Feb 8, 2017 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

More than 16 years after issuing the original notice of proposed rulemaking in 1990, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a final rule revising its standards on slip, trip, and fall hazards and personal fall protection systems.  Background OSHA is charged with enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH […]

Developing a PIP that will make employees comeback heroes—Tom Brady style

By Robin Kallor Feb 7, 2017 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

I’m sure you all watched or heard about the Super Bowl on Sunday night: Despite the fact that his team was trailing by 25 points, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady led New England on the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. Brady’s season began with a four-game suspension for his involvement in the “deflategate” scandal and […]

Predictive Scheduling Provides Shift Notice and Income Consistency for Employees

By Susan Prince, J.D., M.S.L., Legal Editor Feb 7, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Imagine having difficulty scheduling childcare or attending classes after work to further your education, because your schedule was constantly changing from day to day and from week to week. People who work in the retail, food services, and hospitality industries often face this issue when trying to plan their life outside working hours.