NLRB Narrows Liability with New ‘Joint Employer’ Definition
As expected, shortly after the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a rule redefining what it means to be a “joint employer,” the National Labor...
What Changed on the 2020 W-4
Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed in December 2017, there’s been a whirlwind of W-4 changes aimed at both accommodating the new tax code...
There's No Offseason: The Next Open Enrollment Period Starts Today
Everyone knows what TGIF stands for, but for those administering benefits, a more fitting acronym might be TGOEE (as in “Thank Goodness Open...
The Final Joint Employer Rule: What Employers Need to Know
Editor's note: Article was updated on March 5, 2020, to also include more recent news that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) also released a...
Your Complete Checklist for Onboarding New Hires
Effective onboarding is more than just a day of orientation and filling out forms. After putting a lot of time and effort into recruiting and hiring...
Back and Better Than Ever: The Case for 'Boomerang' Employees
In today’s competitive recruiting market, it might make sense to consider a segment of applicants once considered taboo — boomerang employees. Once...
2020 Minimum Wage Updates: What You Need to Know
On the first of the year, a minimum wage increase went into effect in 21 states. And later in the year, four more states and Washington, D.C. will...
6 Tips for a Healthier Workplace in 2020
Each new year presents the perfect opportunity to start anew. For many of us, that comes with resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle. And since...
Your Month-by-Month 2020 HR Calendar
With the end of the year upon us, it’s time to start preparing for 2020. As an HR professional or business owner, this means keeping important dates...
