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Monthly Archives: November 2024
Why now is the time for pay equity audits
We asked one employment lawyer why she wants every company to figure out pay equity auditing now.
IRS Roundup: 2025 Tax Brackets, 401(k) Contributions, and FSA Limits
The IRS has announced key updates for the 2025 tax year, including adjustments to tax brackets, 401(k) contribution limits, and FSA maximums. These changes, influenced by inflation, affect taxpayers’ contributions and withholdings. Read on to learn about the updated figures you’ll need to know for the upcoming tax season.
Goodie bag thank-you falls flat with Amazon employees after record-breaking October Prime Day
Workhuman’s Meisha-ann Martin explains how employers can get employee recognition right.
How to support and understand veteran employees as they enter the civilian workforce
Employers should provide more mental health support and try to understand the challenges associated with transitioning from the military to a corporation, veterans say.
After Failed Negotiations, NYT Workers Strike to Continue Indefinitely
At an ultra-critical time for the news portal, NYT tech workers are on strike after negotiations between the union...
The U.S. Department of Labor on FMLA – Part One
Get answers to your most common FMLA questions from an expert. Host Amber Clayton and Helen Applewhaite, Director, Division of FMLA and Other Labor Standards, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, discuss what scenarios qualify for FMLA, certification requirements, how to stay in compliance with FMLA, and pitfalls to avoid.
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HR urged to hold on to AI for immigration systems despite EU AI Act
Employers should ‘commit to fully understanding the Act’s nuances to avoid becoming complacent,’ says expert Read the Full Story
Delivery rider’s dismissal for swearing deemed unfair: reports
Judge rules unfair dismissal due to workplace culture Read the Full Story
NHTSA Closes Probe into Ford’s Faulty EcoBoost Engines
In July 2022, regulators started looking into reports of engine failures affecting 2021 Ford’s Bronco SUVs. It then turned...
Return to office vs. flexibility: The real cost debate
Return-to-office (RTO) policies are stirring debate once again. Just when hybrid and remote work seemed to be the norm, large companies like Amazon,…
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When employees publicize their own confidential health information it’s no longer confidential.
I’ll go ahead and file this one under “duh.” If an employer inquires about an employee’s medical condition, the...
Disrupt Manchester Preview with Jon Sleightholme, NFP
In HRchat episode 760, we look ahead to Disrupt Manchester happening this evening. Joining Bill on the pod is...
The Rise of Fractional HR: A Flexible Solution for Modern Business
It’s a fast-paced business environment out there. Companies of all sizes are seeking ways to remain agile, reduce costs, and still maintain high levels of efficiency. One emerging solution is fractional HR, a flexible approach to human resources management that allows businesses to access expert HR services on a part-time basis. This innovative model provides […]
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Bridging the Divide: Mastering the Art of Conversation Across Political Lines
During an election season, broaching the topic of politics feels like handling a live grenade, no matter how casually the topic arises in conversation. Client dinners, business meetings, and family holidays are all high-risk situations, where political shrapnel has the potential to implode your important relationships. Considering this, it’s common for leaders (and everyone in […]
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Keeping Salaries Secret—A Losing Game
Employees have long been exhorted not to share their salaries with others. Of course, those exhortations have notoriously not worked, as a recent survey demonstrates. What the Survey Tells Us A survey of 1182 employed Americans conducted by Self Financial revealed some interesting insights into what they do, and don’t share about their salaries—and how […]
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