A bill to expand paid leave and workplace flexibility opportunities, which was developed with the support of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) members, will be introduced in Congress.
SHRM-Backed Workflex Bill Introduced in House Today
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Viewpoint: FMLA Surveillance of Employees Requires a Good Reason
Janet L. Heins|Family and Medical Leave, Leave Management, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Courts generally support an employer’s right to conduct surveillance if there is a clear concern that an employee is...
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At Tax Time, Remind Modest Earners About the Saver’s Credit
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Defined Contribution Plans, News, Retirement and Financial Planning, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
During tax season, employers have an opportunity to let low- and moderate-income workers know about a special tax credit...
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Private Companies Expect Pay Raises to Top 4% in 2018
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, News, Salary Surveys, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A new report suggests that private U.S. companies may give employees substantially larger salary increases in 2018 than their...
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Proper FMLA Notice Is Not a Mere Technicality
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida refused to dismiss as a “mere technical violation” a...
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Court Dismisses Discrimination and FMLA Claims After Employee’s Cancer Diagnosis
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims by a former employee...
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Tying Health Plan Premiums to Salary Can Aid Lower-Paid Earners
Janet L. Heins|Health Care Costs, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
More employers are considering health plan premium tiers that base employees’ contributions for health coverage on their pay level....
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Mandatory Online Training Compensable, Even Absent Time Records
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, News, Time Worked, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employers that require employees to complete mandatory online training must compensate employees for the time it takes to complete...
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DOL Opinion Letters Explain Deductions, Bonuses, Exemptions
Janet L. Heins|Bonuses and Incentives, Decision-Making, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) may be shifting its emphasis from enforcement to technical assistance, reissuing 17 opinion...
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