Equal Pay Ruling Supports Trend Against Asking Applicants for Salary History
A new appeals court ruling is just the latest sign of the risks associated with basing salary offers on applicants’ pay history.
Author: Tammy Binford, Contributing Editor
More Money, More Problems (When You Terminate an Employee)
One of the most common questions we receive is what an employer can do when an employee is terminated and owes the company money. In response, our clients hear one of the most common phrases in this area of the law—no good deed goes unpunished. Below are some guiding principles regarding employer benefits and employee […]
Equal Pay: #Metoo Is Not Just About Sexual Harassment
The #MeToo movement has focused on sexual harassment in the workplace, but employers should be cognizant of another major gender issue that has been the focus of regulatory agencies in recent years—equal pay.
Promoting a Positive Culture Through World-Class Employee Communication
One of the most effective ways to promote a positive work culture is to make employee communication the cornerstone of employee engagement.
Gender Plays Vital Role in How Workers Are Saving for Retirement, Finds Willis Towers Watson
Financial wellness continues to be one of the top priorities for workers of all ages. However, a new survey shows that gender plays an important part in how workers are saving for retirement and securing their financial freedom.
Employee Participation in High Deductible Health Plans Grew More Than 60% in 2017
Rising healthcare costs continue to plague employers and employees alike, so it should come as no surprise that participation in high deductible health plans (HDHP) grew by more than 60% last year. A new report reveals which areas of the United States are most impacted by rising healthcare costs and highlights the types of voluntary […]
Digitally-Savvy Companies Have a Greater Ability to Attract and Retain Talent
As more and more young people join the workforce, companies must be prepared to adapt to the changing times. A new study has revealed that companies who are more technologically inclined have a better chance at retaining and attracting younger workers.
Your Workplace Culture is Perpetuating These Productivity Killers (And What to Do About It)
The buzz in your pocket. The chime in your headphone. The message bubble at the top of your desktop. Every day, employees are bombarded by notifications from their computers, smartphones, tablets, and even their smartwatches.
Court Vacates $16M Judgment Against Cigna for Recouping Overpayments
A federal appeals court vacated a judgment totaling more than $16 million against a health plan administrator for its actions in attempting to recoup overpayments to an out-of-network hospital. The case is Conn. Gen’l Life Ins. Co. v. Humble Surgical Hosp., LLC, 878 F.3d 478 (5th Cir., Dec. 19, 2017).
TCJA Removes Some Disaster Damage from Safe Harbor 401(k) Hardship Eligibility
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 enacted in February relaxed certain restrictions on hardship withdrawals from 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans (see, New Federal Budget Relaxes Hardship Withdrawals for Retirement Plan Participants), starting in 2019. But defined contribution (DC) retirement plan sponsors also should be aware that, in contrast, the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs […]