FMLA Administration Tips

The information HR and benefits pros receive from an employee’s healthcare provider and/or physician is critical when it comes to approving and administering that worker’s FMLA leave request correctly. So it just make sense for employers’ to work with providers and...

2015 Changes For 401(k) Plans

The IRS announce its 2015 adjustments for 401(k) and other retirement plans on Oct. 23, 2014. Employees may contribute up to $18,000 to their 401(k) plans in 2015, with a higher total contribution limit (employer plus employee) of $53,000.​ For those ages 50 and over,...

10 of the Strangest Excuses for Calling In Sick

As the winter season nears, more people start calling in sick. And you won’t believe some of the excuses people use for calling in. A new CareerBuilder survey looks at how many workers have faked being sick this year, as well as some of the strangest excuses they have...

NLRB’s Social Media Policies

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is continuing its war against non-union employer policies it feels prevent workers from discussing work conditions and organizing. And what’s been really troubling lately: Many of the policies the NLRB’s now deeming illegal...