Category: Human Resources
FTC Brings Charges Over Noncompete Clauses
March 15, 2023
Recent enforcement action shows the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is squelching noncompete agreements that some employers require workers to...
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Key Secure 2.0 Provisions for Employers
March 13, 2023
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act (SECURE 2.0) includes important changes that will affect employer-sponsored retirement plans...
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How to spot a Lie on a Resume
March 7, 2023
How many resumes have you read in your life? Hundreds? Thousands? No matter the amount, do you know how to...
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How to Avoid a Workplace Retaliation Claim
February 14, 2023
Human resource professionals know complying with workplace anti-discrimination laws is important. Equally important is ensuring that employees who complain about...
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IRS Explains the Differences Between Tips and Service Charges
February 13, 2023
Employers in the restaurant, hotel, casino and other service industries must comply with laws associated with tips, including the Fair Labor...
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How Long Do You Have to Retain Payroll Records?
February 10, 2023
The Social Security Administration and the IRS have issued a joint publication that offers valuable pointers for employers who want to...
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Seven Steps for Responding to EEOC Complaints
February 10, 2023
It's an employer's nightmare: You are notified by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that a complaint has been lodged against...
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What to Include—and Not Include—in a Termination Letter
February 1, 2023
Following an employee's policy violations, misconduct or substandard performance, you may conclude it's time to terminate the employment relationship. Several...
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OSHA Expands Enforcement Against Serious Safety Violators
February 1, 2023
Employers with severe workplace safety hazards may soon face a greater number of citations—and penalties. The U.S. Occupational Safety and...
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How Should Employers Respond to Proposal to Ban Noncompete Agreements?
January 24, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposal to bar nearly all noncompete agreements between employers and employees would have far-reaching impact...
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