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House Votes to Repeal Cadillac Tax in Major Employer Victory

The Affordable Care Act’s unpopular levy on employer plans is one step closer to being eliminated.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Jul 18th, 2019 | 2 min read

Here’s What You Need to Know about the EEOC’s Pay-Data Rule

Following a three-year reprieve, companies must now comply with the Obama-era regulation.

Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Mon Jul 15th, 2019 | 3 min read

Supreme Court Rules for Discriminated Workers in Title VII Case

A recent SCOTUS ruling puts employers on notice when it comes to Title VII lawsuits.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He has written cover stories for the magazine about Google, Nike and other large companies. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Jun 18th, 2019 | 2 min read

Here’s How to Avoid Legal Pitfalls

Some of HRE's Most Powerful Employment Attorneys offer their thoughts on how HR leaders can help keep their organizations out of trouble.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at Human Resource Executive®. A Penn State graduate, Andy also spent two years in the U.S. Army prior to attending college and attained the rank of sergeant while serving in the Army Reserves. He can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Tue Jun 11th, 2019 | 15 min read

How Many Employers Have Been Prosecuted for Employing Illegals?

Employers hiring illegal workers face "exceedingly remote" chances for prosecution.

Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He has written cover stories for the magazine about Google, Nike and other large companies. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Fri May 31st, 2019 | 2 min read

Here’s Why a Recent Settlement May Help New Dads

More men are stepping forward to argue that their employers' parental leave policies are discriminatory.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu May 30th, 2019 | 3 min read

5 Ways to Encourage Employees to Report Misconduct

A new survey finds the No. 1 reason employees don't report misconduct is fear of retaliation.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Tue May 28th, 2019 | 2 min read

Will Companies Really Be Fined for Paying Men More than Women?

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris says that, as president, she will fine companies that don't offer equal pay.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He has written cover stories for the magazine about Google, Nike and other large companies. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. He can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Wed May 22nd, 2019 | 2 min read

Report: Compliance Issues Continue to Concern Employers

Employers thought compliance stress would ease with the Trump administration.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed May 8th, 2019 | 3 min read

EEOC to Require Compensation Data by End of September

The agency indicates it intends to collect two years of data in the current cycle.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue May 7th, 2019 | 2 min read

SCOTUS Delivers Employer-Friendly Arbitration Decision

It allows employers to use arbitration provisions to prevent class-actions suits.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Thu Apr 25th, 2019 | 3 min read

Why Employers Should Pay Attention to these SCOTUS Cases

The top court said Monday it will decide whether LGBT workers are protected from discrimination.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Mon Apr 22nd, 2019 | 2 min read

Harassment Up, Discrimination Down in New EEOC Report

New EEOC data suggests discrimination is down but sexual harassment is growing.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri Apr 19th, 2019 | 2 min read

Will Paycheck Fairness Act Actually Lead to Equal Pay?

The bill, which has been introduced every year since 1997, now faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Apr 2nd, 2019 | 2 min read

To Report or Not To Report: Pay-Data Drama Continues

The EEOC's new reporting system doesn't contain any pay-reporting requirements.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Mar 19th, 2019 | 2 min read

Will Corporate Support Help the Equality Act?

A record number of companies are pushing for a federal law to ban LGBT discrimination.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Mon Mar 18th, 2019 | 2 min read

Diversity in Tech in the Congressional Spotlight

Silicon Valley's diversity problem isn't getting any better, witnesses testified.

Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Mon Mar 11th, 2019 | 2 min read

Who Will Benefit From the Overtime Pay Proposal?

The DoL proposed overtime rule would make 1.1 million Americans eligible for overtime pay.
Danielle Westermann King, staff writer/digital producer for HRE, received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications and is now setting her sights on human resources. She can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Fri Mar 8th, 2019 | 2 min read

New Ruling Means Employers Must Report Pay Data

Employers need to prepare for their pay practices to be placed under a microscope.

Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Mar 5th, 2019 | 3 min read

Supreme Court Strikes Down Pay-Equity Case

The high court reversed a landmark pay-equity ruling for a very unusual reason.

Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Feb 26th, 2019 | 3 min read