A recalculation of student loan payments, announced July 14 by the U.S. Department of Education, will erase the balance for certain loans such as the Federal Family Education Loans program. More than... Read more »
California employers, beware: The state’s top prosecutor just announced his office is conducting an investigative sweep of whether and how large California employers have complied with data privacy requirements for employees and... Read more »
Starting next year, some workers who make catch-up contributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans, like a 401(k), will have to instead put that money into Roth accounts—news that has big implications for both... Read more »
There’s a reason 2021 earned the tagline, “The Great Resignation.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 100 million people quit their jobs during 2021 and 2022. “The Great Resignation... Read more »
California has re-established the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC), an agency that can develop strict industry-specific rules that may affect wages, working conditions and workers’ rights. This move could help the Legislature get... Read more »
States reported that 228,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending July 15, a decrease of 9,000 from last week’s unrevised level. About 1.75 million workers continue to claim... Read more »
Pay secrecy clauses, which prohibit employees from discussing their salaries, have been quite common in employment contracts in Australia throughout the years. However, at the end of 2022, Australia passed a fair... Read more »
Maybe you’re looking for the latest generative AI tool to save time when summarizing the results of engagement surveys. Perhaps you’re seeking a cutting-edge sourcing tool to help identify and assess job... Read more »
SHRM has partnered with Security Management Magazine to bring you relevant articles on key workplace topics and strategies. Women leaders are just as ambitious as men, but they continue to face strong headwinds that... Read more »
Takeaway: The U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule governing when an employer may take the tip credit remains in effect for now, so employers of tipped employees employed in dual jobs should... Read more »