New final rule on joint-employer status brings back broader criteria

When two or more separate entities operate collaboratively, there’s always a chance that they could be deemed a ...
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Addressing neurodiversity in hiring and employment

As many employers look to implement and improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, their focus tends to ...
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Employers: Mind the risks of at-will employment

Most employers in the United States now apply the at-will employment doctrine when hiring. It essentially holds that an ...
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Offering employees health club memberships as a fringe benefit

With the arrival of fall, many employers might be pondering whether they should change up their fringe benefits ...
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Many employers struggle with return-to-office programs

During the first year or so of the pandemic, many observers wondered what the long-term implications would be ...
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7 simple truths about payroll for employers

Employers tend to prioritize things such as maintaining or boosting productivity, accomplishing strategic objectives, and fulfilling their missions. ...
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Would “interest crediting” help boost participation in your organization’s HRA?

Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are a tax-advantaged way for employers to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket medical expenses. These ...
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Accommodating employees with visual disabilities under the ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted more than 30 years ago and has become one of ...
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Extreme weather may lead to more 401(k) hardship distribution requests

There have been plenty of headlines this summer about the extreme heat. Elevated temperatures not only tax the ...
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Employers, tune up your employee value proposition for the road ahead

Over the past couple of years, the “Great Resignation” raised much concern among employers. Many experts now believe ...
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How to support your employees in substance abuse recovery

The ongoing opioid crisis, along with rising mental health concerns following the pandemic, have put the U.S. workforce ...
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Is a returnship program right for your organization?

When looking at broad groups of employment candidates, many organizations tend to focus on young people just entering ...
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