HR Regulation

Class action lawsuits alleging violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 are on the rise nationally against companies allegedly charging a higher premium for policyholders who use tobacco.

Intermittent leaves remain a significant challenge for employers, despite advancements in leave management.

"Effective leave management is no longer a 'nice-to-have' -- it is essential for fostering engagement, retention and trust between employees and employers," said Maria Trapenasso, head of human capital solutions practice for NFP.

The study found that over 50% of employees have watched TV, napped, or gamed during working hours.

UnitedHealth Group Inc. and Amedisys Inc. representatives are slated to meet with top Justice Department antitrust enforcers next week in a last-ditch effort to persuade the agency not to challenge their proposed merger.

LinkedIn has been slapped with three digital privacy class actions contending that it illegally intercepted users' sensitive health care information to use in targeted advertising.