Compensation & Benefits

Worker satisfaction at highest level in 10 years

05/26/2016

More U.S. workers seem to be satisfied with their jobs than at any time since 2005. But do they have everything they want?

ICE gives advice for internal Form I-9 audits

05/26/2016

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE for short, has provided guidance for employers that want to conduct internal audits of their I-9 forms.

Payday lenders continue to cause payroll headaches

05/24/2016

Payday lenders offer low-income employees a tantalizing proposition: Here’s the money you need right now. They don’t mention the usurious interest rates.

When will baby boomers retire?

05/23/2016

Boomers apparently are ready to work as long as possible.

2016 All-States Chart on Vacation Pay/Termination Laws

05/20/2016

This month’s chart lists states’ laws on Vacation Pay on Termination Laws.

High Court rules: Class actions, contraceptives

05/20/2016

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 16 struck a minor blow against class-action lawsuits and took a pass on a case that could have dealt a blow to the Affordable Care Act. Both cases could have had a substantial effect on some HR operations.

Workers discover best way to give themselves a raise

05/19/2016

Many employers feel they need to switch jobs to make more money.

OT rules are here! 5 steps you must take now

05/18/2016

If you aren’t already geared up to respond to the Department of Labor’s new rules on white-collar overtime, you are already way behind.

Final rules cap wellness plan incentives at 30%

05/17/2016

Employers can offer incentives worth up to 30% of premium costs to encourage employees and their spouses to provide health information as part of an employer-sponsored wellness program.

E-pay & direct deposit: Know your new options

05/16/2016

These days, most employees have their pay deposited directly into their bank accounts. Most isn’t all, however.