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The university's researchers said 20 percent of those responding to their survey said the PPACA will lead to fewer hires overall, while 10 percent indicated they may lay off workers in response to the law.

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits rose 68,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 368,000, the largest increase in more than a year.

The Integrated Benefits Institute, a workforce health and productivity organization, issued a report saying retailers need to make some big changes to reduce the high cost of ill health and absence in the industry.

The study found that nearly 30 percent of companies hit with the highest penalties for federal labor law violations from 2007 to 2012 were also federal contractors.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation says that more Fortune 500 companies than ever implemented inclusive workplace non-discrimination policies in 2013.

Many bosses are ditching traditional holiday parties. Instead, they're sponsoring shopping sprees and cruises to reward staffers and celebrate at the end of the year.