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New York Set to Expand Paid Leave Eligibility
While federal lawmakers debate the merits of paid leave in Washington, the Empire State is working on ways to make its existing program even more generous.
What Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Nomination Means for HR
Earlier this month, President Trump announced his latest pick to sit on the Supreme Court: Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh. The nomination, which has garnered praise from Republicans and derision from Democrats, could preserve the Supreme Court’s conservative bent for decades. If confirmed, he would fill the seat left vacant by the retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
USCIS to Pursue Deportation for Denied Work Permits
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has instituted a new policy in which it will place certain workers into deportation proceedings if their work permit extension requests are denied.
How to Make Sense of Employee Paystubs
Every few weeks, employees receive a slip of paper that details their health insurance premiums, year-to-date 401k contributions, and even vacation and sick time balances. It sounds like the dream HR document, one that’s practical for employees and one that businesses can use to demonstrate value.
Massachusetts Passes Historic Minimum Wage, Paid Leave Law
Move over, California. With a flurry of legislative activity last month, Massachusetts has joined the select few states with both a $15 minimum wage and paid family leave program.
Key Q3 Dates for HR
Time flies when you’re having fun! It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in the new year and now we’re headed into the second half of 2018. With the start of Q3, departments across the company will be working hard to put the pieces in place to reach their end of year goals. In HR, Q3r is the perfect time to focus on employee engagement and your own career development before facing down the year end/year start tasks that come in Q4.
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Navigating Immigration Compliance in the Trump Era
The field of human resources is changing. In our HR Redefined series, we give innovators and experts a medium to share personal reflections, professional advice, and best practice guidance.
Trump Proposes Merging Labor, Education Departments
Call it another nineties reboot. In a move that could throw employers for a loop, the Trump administration has resurrected a 1995 proposal to combine the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Education (ED).
IRS Unveils Major Changes to Form W-4
One of the most important payroll tax forms is set for an overhaul—again.
Connecticut Bans Salary History Questions
If you’re wondering what the HR compliance trend of the year is, look no further than salary history bans. With a law passed by Connecticut lawmakers this month, the Nutmeg State is set to join the fast-growing list of jurisdictions that have made salary history off-limits during job interviews.