The U.S. Census Bureau holds an economic census during every year ending in 2 or 7, and that means 2017 is an economic census year. (more…)
Payroll
While most employees are living paycheck to paycheck, there are reasons why funds will sometimes sit in your company’s bank account long after payday – and now, state laws about reporting unclaimed property are changing. (more…)
Despite the widespread use of complex and sophisticated systems, it looks like most payroll departments are still making some critical mistakes -- and those mistakes are making employees very, very unhappy. (more…)
Will a recent court ruling submarine the Equal Pay Act? (more…)
For many finance managers, especially newer ones, performance-based conversations are uncomfortable. But these conversations are a critical part of the job and saying the wrong thing during these conversations can demoralize employees – especially if those staffers are already struggling. …
A new court ruling could change the way some organizations handle the cost-sharing structure of their benefit plans. (more…)
The DOL has already been granted two extensions in submitting its final brief to the Fith Circuit Court of Appeals for the final overtime rule, but it looks like that still wasn’t enough. (more…)
California is hoping to implement the DOL's overtime changes with or without a federal mandate. And because employment law trends in the Golden State tend to catch on around the country, employers everywhere should pay attention to the fate of…
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) overtime rule isn’t dead yet. In fact, a big ally recently stepped up. (more…)
Delta Airlines recently became the latest organization embattled in a highly publicized retirement plan lawsuit over its allegedly excessive 401(k) fees. The sad part: The company could’ve avoided its fate by taking just a few extra steps. (more…)
A single comma will end up costing one employer $10 million in unpaid overtime. (more…)
Occasionally, employers try some sneaky tactics to avoid paying employees the overtime they’re entitled to. This is the most egregious case of this kind of skullduggery we’ve ever come across. (more…)
