Bush Administration Transformed Employment Law
By Allen Smith
When President George W. Bush's term ends on Jan. 20, he will leave President-elect Barack Obama and the nation with several major new employment laws and, through rulemaking and court rulings during his presidency, a significantly altered interpretation of existing workplace statutes.
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Economy Ravages 2009 Compensation Plans
By Leigh Culpepper
Since the global economic crisis erupted in mid-September, many North American companies have gone back to the drawing board to revise initial 2009 compensation budgets.
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Managing Pay Crucial for Motivating Employees
By Joanne Sammer
Especially in difficult economic times, companies need to manage rewards carefully or risk demotivating or losing top talent, experts say.
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Jobless Claims Rise; Outlook 'Truly Gruesome'
By USA Today
New claims for unemployment benefits dropped last week, but the number of Americans seeking relief hit a new high. One economist predicted 'truly gruesome' job numbers in coming months.
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Many Managers Struggle with Diversity Hiring
By Bill Leonard
While most employers understand the value of having a diverse workforce, many HR managers still struggle with the challenges of diversity hiring.
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Oregon Expands its Workplace Smoking Ban
By Joanne Deschenaux
A new Oregon law expands the number of indoor workplaces that are required to be smoke-free and prohibits smoking within 10 feet of workplace entrances, exits, windows that open and ventilation intakes.
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HR News Briefs: More News from the World of HR
By SHRM Online staff
Guidance issued on faith-based employment; fire safety regulations issued; safety advisory panel members appointed; more.
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SHRM Poll Finds Strong Demand for HR Outsourcing
By Stephen Miller
A SHRM poll finds that although HR outsourcing still has its detractors, it has continued to grow in recent years and satisfaction with it is generally strong.
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Employers Weigh Limiting Retiree Medical Care
By Stephen Miller
Employers are examining ways of 'changing the deal' with employees and retirees about retiree medical care without inciting undue employee or retiree unrest. Many companies plan to consider major changes in coming years as they seek effective alternatives to traditional employer sponsorship and subsidization of retiree medical coverage.
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Organizations Discover the Downside of Layoffs
By Beth Mirza
Organizations are discovering that layoffs have many unforeseen and unwanted side effects, such as increased turnover among valued employees.
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New FMLA Notice, Certification Process Outlined
By Allen Smith
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) final rule provides employers with new notice and certification time frames and forms. 'There’s no reason not to use the new certification forms,' says Linda Hollinshead, an attorney with WolfBlock in Philadelphia.
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HR Certification Institute Will Tighten Exam Eligibility

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SHRM Sues to Block E-Verify Mandate for Contractors

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