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By David M. Stevens, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP A business that purchases the assets of another entity is often concerned about whether it will be held liable for the seller’s debts, including any claims involving employees. In a recent case, Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals examined the standard to be applied in determining whether […]
This year’s crop of college graduates will find welcoming conditions as they enter the entry-level job market. According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, 67% of employers say they plan to hire recent college graduates this year, up from 65% last year and the highest outlook since 2007.
New research from the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute reveals that workers from for-profit and not-for-profit organizations will save only enough in their defined contribution (DC) plans to receive the full company match.
I have two questions regarding the salary threshold for exemption. 1) Can a rental discount for an employee who lives onsite at an apartment community managed by his employer count toward the salary threshold for overtime exemption? 2) If a salaried exempt employee takes Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave during the year, does […]
By BLR Editor Kate McGovern Tornone In its new overtime regulations, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has more than doubled its salary threshold for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) white-collar overtime exemptions. This causes a rare circumstance in which federal law provides employees with more protections than California law. California has its own […]
Employees are happier with their benefits when a wellness program is offered—and happier still when that wellness program includes a financial wellness component, according to a new survey released by Four Seasons Financial Education (FSFE).
Yesterday we looked at some research about how employers feel about a candidate’s social media presence. Today, we take look at how the candidate uses social media, plus some tips on how to conduct a good screening with social media.
In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Matt Cullina, CEO of IDT911, presented the importance of preparing employees for cyber incidents such as identity theft. Today Cullina addresses another important aspect of training for these security challenges—when you protect employees, you protect the business.
In yesterday’s Advisor, we explored the new final ruling from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) concerning the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and wellness. Today we’ll look at how that applies to wellness incentives.
It’s Monday at #SHRM16 and the HR Daily Advisor is here to report on the latest in the world of HR. Among the highlights so far in the general sessions: