Last-Minute Tips for Complying with EEO-1 Pay-Data Reporting

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Employers have less than two weeks to file their EEO-1 Component 2 data—pay information broken down by job category, race, sex and ethnicity—to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. To avoid technical issues and delays, employers shouldn't wait until the Sept. 30 deadline.

Federal Government’s Proposal Seeks to Streamline HR Practices

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

A proposed federal rule would make it easier for government agencies to demote or fire poor-performing employees. The Office of Personnel Management proposal also would revise regulations that govern new federal employees' probationary periods and agency data collection on adverse employment actions.

Traumatized Bus Driver Could Not Return to Work Until Cleared

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

A bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) did not have an age-discrimination claim when he was not allowed to return to a light-duty position like younger employees. The plaintiff tried to return to work six months after a traumatizing incident with a passenger but had not complied with the CTA’s return-to-work procedures.

Plans to Revoke H-4 Work Authorization Postponed

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Eligible spouses of H-1B visa holders can continue to seek and renew work authorization until at least 2020, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

When Employers Pay Association Dues, Workers and Company Benefit

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Paying employees' professional association dues and credentialing fees is an investment in an engaged and loyal workforce that more employers, large and small, should consider making.