HR Compliance

The FTC has a plan it says would empower workers with an additional $300 billion in wages per year. While the proposal remains in the public-comments phase, corporate America has already begun chiming in, with most business leaders criticizing the...

The Family and Medical Leave Act turned 30 years old this month, and while the law protects (some) workers’ jobs, it also comes with a host of hoops to jump through, both for businesses and for workers. Compliance and legal...

About two-thirds of American employees work remotely at least part of the time. Ensuring compliance means more than just making sure they log on at the right time. Tax expert Jennifer Stein talks about the importance of aligning all your...

It’s the only resource none of us can ever replenish: Time. So why is it now a revolutionary act to say that you’ll spend exactly as much time at work as your boss is willing to pay you for? Quiet...

Racial and gender diversity in the asset management industry lags notoriously behind broader workforce statistics, especially when it comes to individuals in investment positions. Illumen Capital’s Katie Twomey breaks down the issue and offers concrete recommendations for financial services organizations....

A review by LRN, an ethics and compliance training provider, indicates that many of the top public companies around the world appear to fall short when it comes to providing something as foundational as an effective code of conduct. LRN’s...

From recruitment to retention, technology has long been crucial to effective workforce management. And while companies may be flocking to tools powered by AI and machine learning, a New York City law set to go into effect in 2023 calls...

The potential to discriminate is not confined to the walls of any business – it can extend to hiring practices as well. If neglected by ethics and compliance teams, companies might find themselves in a position similar to the NFL,...

ESG alignment won't just impact a company's brand and investor interest. Data increasingly suggests that emerging professional talent gravitates towards businesses that are run ethically and sustainably. In other words, an employer's commitment to ESG issues can make or break...

Can an employee get fired for what they post on social media? It depends. While employers have broad leeway to terminate their employees, certain forms of speech – including speech posted on social media – are protected. Attorney Jennifer Spencer...

State and federal labor legislation remains pending. Employees are demanding more flexibility. Workforces remain decentralized. The future is hazy, but HR compliance in 2022 doesn't need to take you completely by surprise. After closing the book on 2021, a year...

Does that older (or younger) colleague on your team know something you don’t? Maybe it’s past time to set aside generational stereotypes and take advantage of the expertise or wisdom they can share. This article discusses how each generation in...