On Jan. 9, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released its highly anticipated final rule on worker classification, “Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.” The final rule, officially published on Jan. 10, will become effective 60 days after it is published on March 11 in the Federal Register....
By Kathy Gurchiek Ninety percent of HR professionals say they take immense pride in their work, but they’re stretched thin trying to meet their organizations’ needs, according to new research from SHRM. Inflation and its impact on their employer’s budget—especially on wages and hiring—continues to be their organizations’ overriding concern. “SHRM has found...
Think of background checks as the Sherlock Holmes of hiring. They dig into a candidate’s past, not to uncover deep, dark secrets, but to ensure that what you see is what you get. Here’s the extended edition: Conducting background checks on potential employees serves as a crucial step in the hiring process for several reasons....
By Roy Maurer Employers require a certain level of HR staffing to operate effectively, but what is that number? The ADP Research Institute analyzed payroll and econometrics data on more than 25 million employees and turned up some interesting findings about HR staffing levels, including: The “sweet spot” for most employers is...
Bringing in a third party for background checks is like outsourcing your detective work—it has its perks. These specialized firms are like the Sherlock Holmes of the hiring world. Here’s why it might be a good idea: Expertise: Background check companies are pros at this. They know where to look, what to look for, and...
Picture this: A small tech startup with big dreams, fueled by passion and innovation. They found the perfect candidate to lead their development team—an impressive resume, a charismatic interviewee, and a vision that aligned perfectly with the company’s goals. Excitement filled the air as they welcomed their new leader with open arms, bypassing the...
By Allen Smith, J. D. During the present surge in COVID-19 cases due to the variant called JN.1, employers must decide whether to let sick employees work from home, even as more employers are asking staff to return to work in the office. Whether to give employees with COVID-19 such flexibility can be a close...
While it’s not a legal requirement in all cases, skipping background checks can expose your company to certain risks. Imagine it as choosing not to wear a seatbelt—it might be okay for a while, but when an accident happens, you’ll wish you had taken that precaution. Not conducting background checks can leave you vulnerable to...
By Kathryn Mayer Economic concerns are pushing some employers to think more conservatively about raises next year compared with this year. But overall, employers are reaching their 2024 salary consensus, and it’s a good one for employees: They will be handing out competitive pay bumps, especially as their workforce continues to grapple with high...
By Kathy Gurchiek Generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, was all the buzz in 2023 as employers and workers tried to figure out how the new technology could help them better perform their jobs. What does AI have in store for workplaces and HR? Experts offered the following AI predictions for 2024. “AI is...
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