Today is special. Tax returns are due, two days later than usual. And it’s Equal Pay Day! That’s the day in 2012 on which women have earned the same as men did for 2011 work. “Each year, National Equal Pay Day reflects how far into the current year women must work...
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Availability of Health Insurance at Work Declines
A new study reports on the decreasing availability of health insurance as a fringe benefit. As health insurance premiums have risen, many employers have offered less generous benefits. As of 2010, only about two-thirds of working adults were covered by employer-provided health plans (either their own or through a family member). And because many people...
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The NLRB Poster Rule is Delayed Again
A federal district court in South Carolina issued an injunction against the National Labor Relations Board’s rule requiring a poster about employee rights, scheduled to be effective on April 30. The NLRB intends to appeal the decision. The case was brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The poster is highly unpopular among employers. It gives...
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Maryland Legislature Passes New Employment Laws
The Maryland legislative session just ended. As always, lots of bills were left on the cutting room floor. But a couple of interesting laws will become law if the Governor signs them.
The most newsworthy bill would prohibit employers from asking their employees or applicants to allow access to their social media sites, such as facebook....
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