5 building blocks of a strong organizational culture

The first thing every employer should know about organizational culture is it’s inevitable. If you create a working ...
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Employers should familiarize themselves with wage and hour audits

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new final rule on the minimum annual ...
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Phased retirement arrangements may benefit some employers

Historically, retirement has been a bit like jumping off a cliff. Employees pick a date, maybe enjoy a ...
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Employer impact: New final rules on mental health and substance use coverage

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) was enacted in 2008. Its chief mandate is to ...
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FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements remains in legal limbo for now

Many employers have used noncompete agreements to prevent departing employees from taking valuable information and key customers with ...
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Housing assistance as a fringe benefit draws some employers’ interest

For most employers today, the question isn’t whether to sponsor fringe benefits for employees but which ones. Beyond ...
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Happy birthday, ERISA! An overview for employers

While America was celebrating Labor Day this year, another auspicious occasion was taking place that probably flew under ...
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FUTA fundamentals: What employers should keep in mind

It’s been a running joke for years that employees often look at their pay stubs and wonder, “What ...
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Employers with health care plans should keep HIPAA risks in mind

If your organization sponsors a health care plan for its employees, you’re probably focused on ensuring it’s robust ...
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Documenting employee disciplinary actions demands attention to detail

In the best of all possible worlds, every employee is engaged, productive and compliant with organizational policies. Back ...
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Employers considering new 401(k) plans should review auto-enrollment rules

Is your organization considering “taking the plunge” and sponsoring a 401(k) plan? If so, you’ll want to review ...
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SWOT analysis can improve employers’ HR strategies

Employers tend to spend a lot of time strategizing ways to improve their products or services, or perhaps ...
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