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Policymakers Asked to Stem Decline of Good Jobs
Policymakers are told that reversing the decline in good jobs in the U.S. will require a commitment at the federal, state and local levels to create jobs that pay a wage that can support a family and provide health and retirement benefits.
Holistic Approach to Benefits Urged
Benefits enrollments work most efficiently when looked at holistically instead of as a one-time activity, according to an insurance industry white paper.
FLSA Mistakes Plague Employers
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) white-collar overtime exemptions aren’t new, but U.S. employers still struggle to make sense of them, experts say.
Watch Timekeeping Changes, FLSA
Employers need to pay particular attention to Fair Labor Standards Act requirements when upgrading their timekeeping systems, attorneys caution.
Hair Tests Catch More Drug Users
Workplace drug tests using hair samples reveal 10 times as many job applicants and employees using certain drugs than had been found in urine tests.
SHRM Introduces Electronic Books
SHRM has jumped into the electronic book—or e-book—market, rolling out its first five titles in fall 2009.
More News from the World of HRThis daily compilation lists articles of interest to HR professionals from various news web sites around the world.
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First-Person Account: Fighting H1N1
One person's battle with the H1N1 virus reinforces lessons for HR and other leaders, especially: Make sick employees stay home.
Senate Plan Alters Employer Mandate
Legislation that Democratic leaders hope to bring to the Senate floor soon would penalize many employers who do not provide health coverage for their employees, but the bill varies in many ways from the measure approved by the House of Representatives.
Employers Cut CDHP Contributions
Fewer U.S. employers are making contributions to their employees' consumer-driven health plan (CDHP) accounts, a new report finds.
Telework Benefits Documented
A sound telecommuting strategy increases productivity and job satisfaction, according to a global survey.
H-1B Visa Applications Rise Markedly
After a remarkably sluggish H-1B visa filing season, petitions have picked up markedly, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. About 7,000 petitions were accepted during October, bringing the total to about 53,800 H-1B general cap petitions filed since April 1.
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