A Learning Management System (LMS) automates the administration, testing, tracking and reporting of learner progress through online courses. Using a LMS, organizations can create curricula to educate employees, and allow them to demonstrate competencies or gain certification in areas relevant to their role. Analytics and reporting functionality also gives organizations more insight into training or […]
Posted on May 10th, 2016 by admin
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New Obamacare guidance from the agencies responsible for implementing the ACA includes a lot of important info on health plans and cost-sharing. The feds’ (DOL, HHS and IRS) 31st FAQ on healthcare reform answers a lot of important questions for employers about the ACA. But it also delves into other federal laws such as the Mental Health Parity […]
Posted on May 9th, 2016 by admin
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This past week, the EEOC and DOJ strengthened their stance on transgender discrimination in light of North Carolina’s controversial “Bathroom Bill.” The DOJ issued a letter to NC Governor Pat McCrory (R), stating that the legislation — also known as HB2 — violates the Civil Rights Act and Title IX, falling under sex discrimination. The […]
Posted on May 8th, 2016 by admin
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Are you ready for the three most difficult conversations you’ve had in a while? The DOL’s changes to the FLSA white collar overtime exemption regulations aren’t just going to be a financial headache for employers; they’re also going to be a managerial dilemma. If the final rule resembles anything close to the DOL’s proposal — which would […]
Posted on May 7th, 2016 by admin
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Whether you offer the grace period or the rollover method, employees have to do some planning to use their FSA funds effectively. Otherwise, they could easily do what a lot of FSA account holders are doing nowadays … … forfeiting some hard-earned money. Research shows most FSA account holders aren’t aware of the many ways in […]
Posted on May 6th, 2016 by admin
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When it comes to complying with the DOL’s coming changes to the white collar overtime exemption regulations, employers will take any relief they can get. As a result, employers will likely embrace this suspected change to the regs. It appears the agency is backing off its original proposal to raise the salary threshold to $50,440 to […]
Posted on May 5th, 2016 by admin
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In the latest chapter of two highly publicized lawsuits involving independent contractors (ICs), Uber is officially on the hook for $100 million to its drivers. But did the ride-hailing company actually come out on top with this settlement? Uber has agreed to pay up to $100 million to 385,000 drivers named in two class-action […]
Posted on May 4th, 2016 by admin
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In its 29th set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the ACA, the DOL covered everything from preventive services like lactation counseling/equipment to the Mental Health Parity Act. Major focus areas Here are the key highlights of the FAQ, which can be found here: 1. Lactation counseling/equipment. Plans must cover in-network, comprehensive prenatal and postnatal lactation support, […]
Posted on May 3rd, 2016 by admin
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A recent settlement of an EEOC lawsuit is a powerful reminder of just how important it is to retain job seekers’ application materials — and what it can cost if you fail to. Last fall, HR Morning reported that Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Mobile, an Alabama-based subsidiary of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, was being sued by […]
Posted on May 2nd, 2016 by admin
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There are many reasons why managing people in a project environment are different from managing them in a departmental setting. These differences make this aspect of the project manager’s job more complex than his or her departmental equivalent even though they may be responsible for similar numbers of people. This means that a good project […]
Posted on May 1st, 2016 by admin
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