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New Year, New FMLA: Changes You Need to Make Now
On November 14, DOL announced major revisions to FMLA regulations. These changes go into effect January 16, 2009, and employers must act quickly or face costly consequences.
You do not have to struggle to understand the changes. This compliance focus report will prepare you to communicate accurately and effectively.
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The 10 "Most Overpaid" Jobs
Mutual fund managers are the most overpaid workers in the United States, according to a recent column on CareerJournal.com. Find out why--and learn what other jobs made the list.
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IRS Lowers Standard Mileage Rate for 2009
The Internal Revenue Service has issued the standard mileage reimbursement rate for 2009.
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This Week's Poll
In our most popular poll of 2008, we asked you "What/who gives you the most headaches in your HR job?" Remember what you said?
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Last Week's Poll
What 2008 development will have the greatest impact on human resources professionals next year?
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A-Z Wage and Hour Compliance Help for Your State
...And salary data too!
Arranged alphabetically by topic, Employee Compensation in [Your State] explains in plain-English all key state and federal wage and hour laws--from minimum wage to overtime classification.
Meanwhile, BLR's exclusive wage and salary survey data ensures your pay rates are right for any job in your state and region.
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15 Jobs with the Most Openings
What occupations will have the most openings in the next decade? Here are the 15 jobs projected to have the most annual openings. Read on ...
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Top 4 Ways Obama's Presidency Could Affect You
President-elect Barack Obama has plans that could affect employers in many significant areas, including healthcare insurance, unions, Family and Medical Leave, and the minimum wage.
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10 Jobs Most Difficult to Fill
Engineers, machinists, and skilled trade workers are the three positions that employers are finding the most challenging to fill this year, according to a survey by Manpower, Inc.
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Survey IDs 25 "Most Wanted" Professionals
What types of skilled professionals remain in the highest demand in the United States? A new report answers this question in its "Top 25 Most Wanted U.S. Professions" rankings.
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9 States Raise Minimum Wages
Employers in nine states will see the minimum wage they are required to pay rise on January 1, 2009, because their state's minimum wage has been indexed to inflation.
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5 Top Paid Majors for 2008 Bachelor's Degree Grads
A new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) identifies which types of college grads will receive the highest average starting salaries.
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25 Fastest-Growing Occupations
The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) identifies the occupations that are growing "much faster than average" across all industries and predicts which occupations will grow the most.
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Cities Worldwide Ranked by 'Quality of Living'
According to a new survey by Mercer, Zurich has the best quality of living among all cities in the world. The Quality of Living Survey, which rates 215 cities, is "conducted to help governments and major companies place employees on international assignments." How did North American cities fare?
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Featured Article
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How to Spot Fraudulent Workers' Comp Claims
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As a human resources professional, you play an important role in detecting potential fraudulent workers' compensation claims. Neal Lyons, CEO of L&W Investigations, explains that by simply being on the lookout for specific red flags indicating possible fraudulent claims, you can save your company thousands of dollars.
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Most Popular Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
Is an employee that voluntarily resigns entitled to compensation during the notice period given even if the employer decides not to allow the employee to work out the notice period?
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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.
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.
HR Audit Checklists
Pilots depend on checklists. So should you! Detailed, reproducible lists on EEO, job descriptions, recordkeeping, hiring, benefits, and requirements of all key HR laws to run through before you or your managers take a major step. Don't let one slipup damage your career.
FLSA Self-Audit Guide
Are all your jobs classified properly for the new FLSA overtime regulations? Discover wage & hour problems before the government does. Easy to use, it can pay for itself many times over because of the trouble it avoids.
Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits Newsletter
This monthly newsletter will ensure that you are on top of the latest compensation and benefits news.
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