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Hiring Audio Conference--February 26
During this 90-minute audio conference on February 26, our expert will give you the legal pros and cons of relying on online data when you screen potential and current employees - with a special emphasis on information found via Google, Facebook, MySpace, and other "social networking" sites. You'll learn when you can use these sites for HR purposes, how to gauge whether what you learn about your workers is true or false, and the types of online material you should never search for.
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Nonprofit Salaries on the Rise, Rivaling For Profit Pay
A new study reveals that the average salary for staff positions in nonprofit organizations increased almost 4 percent from 2006 to 2007. The study found that base salaries and total cash compensation offered by nonprofit organizations now rivals pay offered by for profit companies.
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Slower Growth for IT Salaries, But Several Bright Spots
A survey of information technology (IT) professionals found that the average IT salary increased 1.7 percent in 2007, down from 5.2 percent in 2006. The survey also examined what factors impacted average salary increases for these workers.
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This Week's Poll
Do you think the proposed FMLA changes are significant?
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Last Week's Poll
Less than half of respondents greet the proposed changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act with optimism.
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Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance Guide
BLR's Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance Guide simplifies the frustrating and confusing complexities of the FMLA so that you know exactly how to comply in every situation.
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Sample Automatic Enrollment Notice Available Online
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has posted a sample "Automatic Enrollment Notice" online to help plan sponsors satisfy requirements under proposed regulations issued in the fall on new safe-harbor qualified automatic contribution arrangements (QACAs) under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k) (13) and on eligible automatic contribution arrangements (EACAs) under Code Section 414(w).
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Poll: 1 in 4 HR Pros Don't Know Their Industry's Turnover Rate
Over one in four respondents to a recent Compensation.BLR.com poll said that they did not know the voluntary turnover rate for their industry.
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Top 10 Compensation Stories
The following 10 articles are the most popular among Compensation.BLR.com readers in the last 90 days.
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Prepaid Health Benefits Cards Help Employees Be 'Smart'
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You've been encouraging employees to take a more active role in their health care. You've provided an HSA, an HRA, and an FSA to make sure they have the ability to pay health-related expenses before taxes. But you've also fielded questions from employees, nearly as frustrated with the complicated new programs as they are with healthcare costs. What's a conscientious employer to do?
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[Trial or subscription to Compensation.BLR.com required.]
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Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
How do you calculate the midpoint of a salary range?
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HR Challenge®: Older Workers Benefits Protection Act
Under the Older Workers Benefits Protection Act (OWBPA), an employee may not waive or release his or her rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act unless the waiver or release satisfies OWBPA's specific requirements for a "knowing and voluntary" waiver. For example, the waiver must allow time for the employee to revoke his or her decision to sign the waiver. Under the law, how much time must the waiver allow for the employee to revoke his or her decision?
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Compensation Hot Topic: Exempt Employee Time Off
An HR Forum contributor is asking for advice on what to do when an exempt employee misses a day during the normal (Monday-Friday) workweek, and makes up the work over the weekend.
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Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits Newsletter
This monthly newsletter will ensure that you are on top of the latest compensation and benefits news.
Overtime Exemption Audits--Secrets to Avoiding Classification Disputes
On this 90-minute audio conference recording on CD, two expert speakers help you set up an audit process for your organization and help you steer clear of trouble.
Meet FLSA's New Overtime Regulations the Easy Way--PDF Download
Download this guide to easily determine whether you are in an industry or employ the type of worker that is most typically at risk. It will help you quickly determine the most cost-effective method of compliance with the revised Fair Labor Standards Act.
Taking Care of You! Employee Wellness Newsletter
Now you can communicate health and wellness information to your employees with ease. Each month, this colorful 2-page newsletter informs your employees about health and wellness topics that matter to them and to your organization.
BLR's Quick Guide to Employment Law
This complete compliance resource covers 150 hot employment law topics by state, including employee rights, discrimination, employment at will, labor relations, privacy, workers' compensation, child labor, affirmative action, and much more.
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