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New Decision on Misclassification Continues NLRB Trend
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) latest decision in a case involving the misclassification of workers is further evidence of the Board’s willingness to reverse precedents set under the previous administration, but the decision doesn’t lessen the risk of misclassifying employees as independent contractors. In an August 29 decision...
New Decision on Misclassification Continues NLRB Trend
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) latest decision in a case involving the misclassification of workers is further evidence of the Board’s willingness to reverse precedents set under the previous administration, but the decision doesn’t lessen the risk of misclassifying employees as independent contractors. In an August 29 decision...
New Decision on Misclassification Continues NLRB Trend
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) latest decision in a case involving the misclassification of workers is further evidence of the Board’s willingness to reverse precedents set under the previous administration, but the decision doesn’t lessen the risk of misclassifying employees as independent contractors. In an August 29 decision...
Contract or Perm—Be Mindful of Your Hiring Practices in a Candidate-Driven Market
The rise of contract workers has hardly been a secret. In every corner of the economy, influences such as technology, market, and employee-related factors have led to a reshaping of the modern workforce. Source: Light And Dark Studio / Shutterstock An NPR poll last year found that one in five American jobs was held by a contract worker and that...
Contract or Perm—Be Mindful of Your Hiring Practices in a Candidate-Driven Market
The rise of contract workers has hardly been a secret. In every corner of the economy, influences such as technology, market, and employee-related factors have led to a reshaping of the modern workforce. An NPR poll last year found that one in five American jobs was held by a contract worker and that nearly half […] The post Contract or...
Contract or Perm—Be Mindful of Your Hiring Practices in a Candidate-Driven Market
The rise of contract workers has hardly been a secret. In every corner of the economy, influences such as technology, market, and employee-related factors have led to a reshaping of the modern workforce. Source: Light And Dark Studio / Shutterstock An NPR poll last year found that one in five American jobs was held by a contract worker and that...
Contract or Perm—Be Mindful of Your Hiring Practices in a Candidate-Driven Market
The rise of contract workers has hardly been a secret. In every corner of the economy, influences such as technology, market, and employee-related factors have led to a reshaping of the modern workforce. Source: Light And Dark Studio / Shutterstock An NPR poll last year found that one in five American jobs was held by a contract worker and that...
Thinking About Declining That Overqualified Candidate? Think Again!
Being overqualified for a position is automatic grounds for declining a job candidate, right? Wrong! Despite misconceptions, overqualified workers bring many benefits to the workplace. Source: Yeexin Richelle / Shutterstock In a recent article in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Columnist Sue Shellenbarger discussed how jobseekers could be labeled as...
Thinking About Declining That Overqualified Candidate? Think Again!
Being overqualified for a position is automatic grounds for declining a job candidate, right? Wrong! Despite misconceptions, overqualified workers bring many benefits to the workplace. In a recent article in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Columnist Sue Shellenbarger discussed how jobseekers could be labeled as “overqualified” at any point in...
Thinking About Declining That Overqualified Candidate? Think Again!
Being overqualified for a position is automatic grounds for declining a job candidate, right? Wrong! Despite misconceptions, overqualified workers bring many benefits to the workplace. Source: Yeexin Richelle / Shutterstock In a recent article in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Columnist Sue Shellenbarger discussed how jobseekers could be labeled as...
Thinking About Declining That Overqualified Candidate? Think Again!
Being overqualified for a position is automatic grounds for declining a job candidate, right? Wrong! Despite misconceptions, overqualified workers bring many benefits to the workplace. Source: Yeexin Richelle / Shutterstock In a recent article in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Columnist Sue Shellenbarger discussed how jobseekers could be labeled as...
Employers May Offer Individual Coverage HRAs in 2020 Under Final Rule
Employers may begin offering health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) as soon as January 1, 2020, to employees who enroll in individual health coverage, under a rule finalized by the Trump administration. Funds in this new “individual coverage HRA” (ICHRA) will be available to reimburse premiums for individual health insurance, whether offered...
Employers May Offer Individual Coverage HRAs in 2020 Under Final Rule
Employers may begin offering health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) as soon as January 1, 2020, to employees who enroll in individual health coverage, under a rule finalized by the Trump administration. Funds in this new “individual coverage HRA” (ICHRA) will be available to reimburse premiums for individual health insurance, whether offered...
Employers May Offer Individual Coverage HRAs in 2020 Under Final Rule
Employers may begin offering health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) as soon as January 1, 2020, to employees who enroll in individual health coverage, under a rule finalized by the Trump administration. Funds in this new “individual coverage HRA” (ICHRA) will be available to reimburse premiums for individual health insurance, whether offered...
Employers May Offer Individual Coverage HRAs in 2020 Under Final Rule
Employers may begin offering health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) as soon as January 1, 2020, to employees who enroll in individual health coverage, under a rule finalized by the Trump administration. Funds in this new “individual coverage HRA” (ICHRA) will be available to reimburse premiums for individual health insurance, whether offered...
Report: Remote Work Rampant among Developers
When we discuss things like workplace flexibility, remote workers, work/life balance, and burnout, we are typically talking about the generic employee. Each industry, however, has unique issues and challenges. Today, we are going to look at developers, those hardworking individuals who build and create software and applications. They work in...
Report: Remote Work Rampant among Developers
When we discuss things like workplace flexibility, remote workers, work/life balance, and burnout, we are typically talking about the generic employee. Each industry, however, has unique issues and challenges. Today, we are going to look at developers, those hardworking individuals who build and create software and applications. They work in...
Report: Remote Work Rampant among Developers
When we discuss things like workplace flexibility, remote workers, work/life balance, and burnout, we are typically talking about the generic employee. Each industry, however, has unique issues and challenges. Today, we are going to look at developers, those hardworking individuals who build and create software and applications. They work in...
Can an Employer Discriminate Against Smokers?
Does your organization take into account tobacco use when considering job applications? Some employers do. After all, smoking is known to increase healthcare costs and related issues. It also increases absences and can negatively impact productivity. Having smokers in the workplace can even impact morale. And secondhand smoke is a problem many...
Can an Employer Discriminate Against Smokers?
Does your organization take into account tobacco use when considering job applications? Source: Kenishirotie / shutterstock Some employers do. After all, smoking is known to increase healthcare costs and related issues. It also increases absences and can negatively impact productivity. Having smokers in the workplace can even impact morale. And...