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Senate refuses to confirm Biden’s choice to head W&H Division

04/05/2022
The nomination of David Weil to head the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division was derailed March 30 when a trio of moderate Senate Democrats said they would not vote to confirm him.

Finance training produces better retirement investors

04/04/2022
Employees who participate in financial wellness webinars are more likely to adjust contributions to their 401(k) funds, according to new research by the Employee Benefits Research Institute.

The HR I.Q. Test: April ’22

04/01/2022
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Take these basic steps to protect against cyber-attacks

03/31/2022
As the war in Ukraine continues, the White House is warning Americans about the danger of Russian-sponsored cyber-attacks designed to disrupt business in the United States. Follow these steps to ensure you’re protected against Russian cyber-sabotage.

Positive cannabis tests broke record in 2021

03/31/2022
The number of U.S. employees testing positive for drugs broke records in 2021, a result that has some questioning the value of routinely testing applicants and employees for marijuana.

Budget would expand DOL, EEOC enforcement

03/31/2022
The Biden administration has signaled plans to step up compliance enforcement against employers with budget proposals that increase funding for both the Department of Labor and the EEOC by 10.6% each in fiscal year 2023, which begins in October 2022.

It happened in Vegas! Lessons from the 2022 LEAP conference

03/29/2022
The HR Specialist’s annual Labor & Employment Law Advanced Practices Symposium took place March 16–18 in Las Vegas. Here are a few nuggets of HR wisdom from LEAP presenters, some of the nation’s most respected employment law attorneys.

What are the most annoying co-worker habits?

03/24/2022
As employees return to workplaces, get ready for those “He’s annoying me!” complaints to HR.

Is it time to drop your vaccine mandate?

03/24/2022
Is it time for employers to rethink their covid-19 policies, including requiring employees to be vaccinated and boosted as a condition of employment? The answer depends on a number of factors. Before making a decision on internal vaccine mandates, weigh these issues.

Workers praise employers for support during pandemic

03/22/2022
Despite having their workplaces turned upside down, a majority of U.S. workers give employers high marks for keeping them safe and supporting them during the two-year pandemic.