Category: News

Heads up, HR pros: Misclassifying workers as independent contractors when they are really employees can end up being an expensive mistake. For the second time in a matter of months, a state attorney general’s office has recovered millions in a case involving alleged worker misclassification by employers. As you may recall, in mid-September, the New…

Employees’ benefits are a constant balancing act: While employees have pushed the national average for 401(k) savings higher – thanks in part to automatic enrollment – both workers and their employers are simultaneously grappling with rising healthcare costs and their impact on coverage. Amid all of this, one clear trend is taking shape: employees are…

In a world where AI screening tools, automated scheduling, and video interviews dominate the hiring landscape, one thing remains constant: hiring success still hinges on human attitude. That’s the message from Mark Murphy, New York Times best-selling author and founder of Leadership IQ, in HRchat episode 857. Mark’s decades of research show that most hires…

Fifth Circuit rejects Thryv remedies, Third Circuit considers applying Ames to NJ statute, and some circuits relax McDonnell Douglas framework.

My friend and mentor, Bill Pastreich, died recently (I say “died” because Bill hated euphemisms).  Bill had a long career as a community and union organizer, but he made his biggest impact leading a small local union based in southeastern Massachusetts for twenty-five years.  I was fortunate to work there for a year before going to law…

Close to 90% of your employees don’t understand benefits. And that’s a real concern as open enrollment season is knocking on our doors. Employees need to understand the benefits they have, the benefits they need and the benefits they could have. That means HR pros and their teams want to improve the education so employees…

Is it possible to attract or retain talent when you don’t have a big budget? After all, who wants to work where they can’t make the big bucks? Good news: Yes, you can attract and retain employees without deep pockets. What’s Up in This Episode: Attract, Retain Talent Strategy In this episode of HRMorning’s 3-Point,…

In today’s news and commentary, states tackle “stay-or-pay” contracts, a new preliminary injunction bars additional shutdown layoffs, and two federal judges order the Trump administration to fund SNAP.  Earlier this year, NLRB acting general counsel William Cowen rescinded a 2024 NLRB memo targeting “stay-or-pay” contracts. Former General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo had declared that these kinds…

Since 1919, the International Labor Organization (ILO)(now a UN specialized agency) has been setting global labor standards through a unique, tripartite process that involves not only governments but worker and employer organizations. Further, workers and employers also assist in the supervision of these standards through their participation in various committees. However, disputes over the interpretation…

Sometimes the best management lessons come from the seemingly worst bosses. While Michael Scott – the branch manager and self-proclaimed World’s Best Boss from The Office – seemed to be the furthest thing from the best, more often than not, he did the right thing in the end. Spinoff Sparks Review of Management Lessons And…