DOL Issues Opinion Letter About Holidays During FMLA Leave
On May 30, 2023, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor issued Opinion Letter FMLA2023-2-A: “Whether Holidays Count Against an…
Tips for Managing During the Great Reshuffle
The Great Reshuffle—a mass movement of workers leaving jobs with which they are not satisfied—shows no signs of slowing down. As Generation Z and Millennials…
Total Compensation Statements and Today’s Talent Challenges
Pay stubs typically show an employee’s salary, bonuses, taxes and other deductions, but many benefits employers provide employees may not appear. While some…
Strategies for Avoiding Litigation Over COBRA Notices
Employers are seeing an increase in lawsuits from former employees alleging deficient Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) election notices.…
Inflation Increases to 9.1% in June, Reaching a 40-year High
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) rose 9.1% year over year in June 2022. This is the highest level since…
Employee Quits Continue Downward Trend in May from All-time High
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released its May Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary. The number of employee quits continued to fall for…
HR Brief Newsletter – July 2022
DOL Reminds Employers to Prioritize Safety for Summer Youth Hires With summer being a popular season for youth employment, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)…
Combating Rising Benefits Costs During Periods of High Inflation
The U.S. inflation rate has increased by 8.3% over the last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This has led to significant price…
Benefits Breakdown Newsletter July 2022
Containing Costs of Chronic Health Conditions Chronic conditions are health conditions that require ongoing management over an extended period of time. They…
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