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Workers’ Compensation: Sweeping New Law Promises Major Changes; Rate Cuts May Be Just Around The Corner

By Jennifer Carsen Jun 1, 2004 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

As we reported last month, the California Legislature enacted a sweeping overhaul of the state’s 91-year-old system for compensating workers injured on the job—and Gov. Schwarzenegger quickly signed the workers’ compensation legislation, S.B. 899, which took effect immediately. Employers should soon see savings from the new reforms. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau has proposed […]

FMLA’s 20th anniversary: New survey shows use and impact of law

By Tammy Binford Feb 5, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Feb 5, 2013

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) observed the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) on February 4 by releasing a survey on its use and impact. The survey, conducted in 2012, follows previous assessments in 1995 and 2000. Both employees and worksites were surveyed. Here are some of […]

Government Shutdown Accord Doesn’t Change Obamacare Much

By Todd Leeuwenburgh Oct 16, 2013 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Oct 16, 2013

A bipartisan accord to fund the federal government until Jan. 15 and raise the government’s debt ceiling until Feb. 7, was reached by leaders in the U.S. Senate on Oct. 16, but the final agreement did virtually nothing to change the health care reform law. The only part of the compromise affecting health care reform […]

Twitter Trouble?

By jessica Feb 12, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Do your employees “tweet”? If your response to this question is something along the lines of “huh?” it means you probably weren’t born in the 1980s or 90s. But for Millennials (a/k/a Generation Y) and other technophiles, Twitter is quickly becoming an omnipresent form of communication available any time of day—including during the work day.

Employment Law Tip: Juggling Vacation Requests

By jessica Jun 20, 2007 Uncategorized

Updated: Jun 20, 2007

The summer vacation season is in full swing, and that means supervisors are getting inundated by employee vacation requests, some of which might be last-minute. While you don’t want to interfere with employee plans to spend time with their family and friends, you also need to make sure your business staffing needs are adequately covered, […]

Retirement Plans: Final DOL Regulation on Qualified Default Investment Alternatives Protects 401(k) Fiduciaries

By jessica Jan 1, 2008 Uncategorized

Updated: Jan 1, 2008

A new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulation protects fiduciaries when selecting and investing employee assets in qualified default investment alternatives (QDIAs) for 401(k) plans. The rule, effective Dec. 24, 2007, expands the relief provided to plan fiduciaries under the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and should be particularly valuable to fiduciaries of […]

From the Editor

By Diversity Insight Jan 22, 2008 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 22, 2008

Welcome to the first issue of Diversity Insight. The topic of workplace diversity has never been more important than it is right now. Employers across the country are struggling to manage a new workforce that is becoming increasingly diverse and complex. As a result, HR is required to settle differences between ethnic groups, bring peace […]

News Notes: OSHA 200 Log Reminder

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jan 1, 2001 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

For the entire month of February each year, most public and private employers are required to post an OSHA 200 Log in a conspicuous place. This “Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses” calls for details about on-the-job injuries and illnesses that occurred between January 1 and December 31 of the preceding year. Unless […]

National Mentoring Month: mentoring benefits company, employee, and community

By Jeff Farthing Jan 10, 2013 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 10, 2013

HR professionals know that mentoring programs that pair an experienced colleague with a new employee can benefit a company by creating bonds, fostering knowledge sharing, and building confidence. Similarly, mentoring programs that pair adults with adolescents  create a unique supportive relationship that allows the mentor to offer guidance gained through years of experience.  January is […]

Look for Workers’ Traits, Not How They Got Them

By Dan Oswald Nov 7, 2011 Oswald Letter

Updated: Nov 7, 2011

My column last week was about traits many athletes possess that I believe can make them good employees — competitiveness, teamwork, dedication, and resilience. Some helpful questions and suggestions from readers led me to think I should probably clarify the thought that I was trying to convey. If you recall, last week I mentioned that […]