HR Regulation

Restricting the forced early applications to the Social Security disability benefits program is a common-sense reform and could bring about real and meaningful change in the lives of occupationally disabled workers.

“It is sad, a sad day, when our government would fire some good employee and say it was based on performance when they know good and well that’s a lie," U.S. District Judge William Alsup said.

Some employers see "stay-or-pay" contract terms as a way to keep workers on the job longer at a time when traditional noncompete clauses are falling out of favor, said Jonathan Harris, a law professor who studies such agreements.

Wage increases and job growth have spiked premiums across workers’ compensation despite market challenges like medical inflation and a changing workforce.

Citing collaboration, innovation and accountability, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered state workers to return to the office four days a week.

Both the final rule and the amendments to PTE 2002-51 will take effect on March 17.

The executive order and related changes impact not only federal employers but also private businesses, government contractors and educational institutions.

An interruption of benefits is likely within the next 90 days, former Commissioner Martin O'Malley says.