New Mexico ‘Ban the Box’ Law Set to Take Effect
New Mexico will join the list of states with “ban the box” legislation when a new law takes effect on June 14.
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In McCutchen, Supreme Court Faces Thorny Decision on ERISA Recovery Rights
A victory by the health plan participant in US Airways v. McCutchen, now before the U.S. Supreme Court, may erode ERISA plans’ ability to enforce plan terms as written, a legal expert tells the blog. In McCutchen, the Court has a very difficult balancing act to answer whether: (1) an ERISA health plan administrator is entitled […]
OSHA Regulatory Agenda for 2013 and Beyond
Even though your focus is HR rather than safety, you need to have a solid working knowledge of what OSHA and Cal/OSHA are up to. Here’s a general overview of what OSHA is focusing on this year.
Exempt/Nonexempt: How Do We Properly Classify Our IT Workers?
I need some help with the administrative exemption as it relates to IT workers. We are a software consulting firm. Each consultant works pretty independently, managing and doing work on their own projects directly with clients. Their work is a mix of upper-level tasks (systems analysis, training, project management) and lower-level tasks (installing upgrades and […]
Vibrating Mice and Flowing Seats: A Tale of Ergonomics
Ergonomics is fitting the job to the way the body works. Here are some nifty devices for doing it.
Technology: What Should I Keep in Mind When Drafting an Electronic Surveillance Policy?
We are seeing a need to engage in more intensive monitoring and surveillance of our employees’ tech equipment use. I want to get a new draft policy circulating. What should I include?— Sally E., HR Manager in Sausalito
Edginess About Ebola Points to Need for Pandemic Preparation
An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in Africa is causing concern in the United States, as the medical community and various organizations watch to see if the outbreak will be contained, or will spread globally. Although this situation is occurring thousands of miles away, it is a good reminder for businesses in the United […]
Women, Retirement, and Money: Closing the Gap
While retirement savings rates among women are catching up to those of men, the average salary deferral rate for women still lags behind those of their male counterparts. Click here to read more.
5 Steps to Increase the Payback on Your Training Dollars-HR Daily Advisor-BLR
Here are the steps you need to take to make sure your employee training is always successful and cost-effective: Make training an ongoing process, and reassess training needs frequently to make sure you’re meeting today’s needs, not yesterday’s. Encourage employees to talk about their training needs and request additional training. Provide employees with opportunities to […]
Top 10 Benefits Trends in 2011
In a time of economic uncertainty, employers are looking for innovative ways to balance the needs of their workforce with the realities of the post-Healthcare Reform era. Kristen Allison, president of Burnham Benefits Insurance Services, a leading employee benefits consulting and brokerage firm based in Orange County, offers insight into today’s hottest trends set to […]