When the federal government began its mass effort to return all employees to the office, it immediately garnered headlines for its chaos — not because of protest or pushback, but because of offices without Wi-Fi, lights or toilet paper. That ...
Too many solutions, not enough time (or money) Employers today have plenty on their plate, yet rising healthcare costs continue to top their list. In response, the market has flooded with point solutions that strive to be the silver bullet ...
In an era of rapid technological advancement, the allure of AI in streamlining processes is undeniable. However, when it comes to the responsibilities of HR, such as recruiting, benefits, and conflict resolution, HR leaders must tread with caution. Outsourcing such ...
“The Stretch: Workforce health and benefits – expanded” is a cutting-edge podcast series hosted by Aon that explores the latest breakthroughs and emerging ideas in workplace health and benefits. Join us as we stretch the boundaries of what’s possible in ...
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys asked the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to temporarily suspend the Labor Department’s appeals in two cases challenging its 2024 Fair Labor Standards Act overtime rule, according to an April 24 court filing. Texas ...
Dive Brief: Field staff for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will not apply the agency’s 2024 independent contractor rule in their enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act, a DOL bulletin announced Thursday. Instead, the department ...
Total nonfarm payroll rose by 177,000 jobs in April, and unemployment hovered at 4.2% — an announcement that surprised economists amid news that the U.S. GDP shrunk for the first time in three years. “The key question now: Is this ...
Dive Brief: A job applicant sued Paycom last week, alleging the background check provider incorrectly reported his twin brother’s charges to a prospective employer. A manufacturing company offered a job to the plaintiff, Rodney, earlier this year. It conducted a ...
Dive Brief: A bipartisan coalition of family leave advocates introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The two-part legislation seeks to “expand access to paid family leave across the country through state-driven, innovative, ...
Dive Brief: An estimated 1 in 10 U.S. workers plan to take what is being coined as a “micro-retirement” this year, according to a recent report by SideHustles.com. “More Americans — especially Millennials and Generation Z — are stepping away ...