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Understanding Gen Z: Why the Next Generation is Turning to AI for Workplace Anxiety Relief
In the contemporary landscape of the workplace, the emergence of Generation Z employees has brought about a unique set of challenges and opportunities. As the next generation of the workforce, Gen Z—born into a digital era characterized by rapid technological...
Understanding Gen Z: Why the Next Generation is Turning to AI for Workplace Anxiety Relief
In the contemporary landscape of the workplace, the emergence of Generation Z employees has brought about a unique set of challenges and opportunities. As the next generation of the workforce, Gen Z—born into a digital era characterized by rapid technological...
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8 Tips for Making Your Interview Process Compliant & Effective
Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company or a startup on a shoestring, there are a few things you can do right now to make your interview process more compliant. Fast-growth companies are more likely to know what it takes to create effective, compliant interview...
Final SEC Whistleblower Program Rules
Effective August 12, 2011, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued final rules to implement the Dodd-Frank whistleblower program, such that publicly traded employers should not interfere with an employee’s communication efforts with the SEC or take...
Changes to OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
Published on June 22, 2011, in the Federal Register, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed changes to its current requirements on recordkeeping and reporting of employee injuries and illnesses. OSHA is seeking comments from the...
Required Consumer Report Disclosure
Effective July 21, 2011, the Dodd-Frank Act amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires an employer, who uses a consumer report with a credit score to determine employment eligibility, to inform a job applicant that a credit score was used, specify the...
Increased Standard Mileage Rates
On June 23, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the second half of 2011. The rate will increase to 55.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011.
Proposed E-Verify Requirement
On June 14, 2011, the Legal Workforce Act of 2011 was introduced in Congress and would require all employers to use E-Verify, the federal government’s electronic work authorization verification system.
Audit Notices to 1000 Companies
On June 15, 2011, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent notices to 1,000 companies ranging from small businesses to major enterprises including cargo handlers, food production, information technology, financial services, construction, water...
2012 HSA and High Deductible Health Plan Limits
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released the 2012 limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and for high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to which HSAs must be linked. The amounts are being raised for 2012, whereas the 2011 rates were unchanged from 2010.In Revenue...
EEOC Final ADA “Disability” Regulations
Effective May 24, 2011, final regulations issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) issued expand how the definition of “disability” is interpreted under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
USCIS Final Rule on Form I-9
Effective May 16, 2011, final rules from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) include a prohibition of employers from accepting expired documents, revision of the acceptable documents list, and removal of outdated documents when completing the...
Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Applications Closed
Effective May 6, 2011, the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) will no longer accept new ERRP applications. Any sponsors wishing to apply to the ERRP must complete an application which must be received by the ERRP Application Center on or before 5:00PM ET on May...
Updated FLSA Regulations
Effective May 5, 2011, final rules issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) update regulations relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Portal-to-Portal Act. For more information, please review the featured article below.
New Federal Wage and Hour Regulations Take Effect
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) underwent several new developments to be effective on May 5, 2011. The developments relate to amendments made to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Portal to Portal Act. Based on...
SSA Issuance of “No Match” Letters
On April 6, 2011, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reintroduced the issuance of social security no-match letters to notify an employer (and the affected individual) that the social security number information reported by the employer does not match the...
FLSA RIGHT TO KNOW PROPOSAL
In April 2011, the Right to Know proposed rulemaking of the federal Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) is expected to be released. The proposal covers aspects including updated recordkeeping regulations, as well as disclosure to workers about their status as employees or...
OSHA SUMMARY POSTING
From February 1 to April 30, 2011, OSHA requires that employers post a summary (OSHA Form 300A) of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2010.
H-1B FILING SEASON
On April 1, 2011, the filing period begins for new H-1B petitions to be counted toward the annual cap of 85,000 new H-1Bs for fiscal year 2012.
FINAL ADAAA REGULATIONS
On March 24, 2011, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its final regulations concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) that established a broad definition of “disability.” The EEOC also provided new...
TYPES OF HR COMPLIANCE AUDIT REVIEWS
Four types of HR compliance audit reviews exist:Compliance:Emphasizes how well the business has complied with state and federal employment laws and related workplace regulations.Function-Specific:Focuses specifically on a certain HR function (i.e. records retention,...
IRS TAX FILING DEADLINE
The traditional tax return filing deadline is April 15 of each year, but the IRS has approved April 18, 2011 as the tax filing deadline for 2010 tax forms.
NEW ADA ACCESSIBILITY REGULATIONS
Effective March 15, 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Final Rule will revise and expand the regulations regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The amended regulations adopt the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which implement new...
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