Hiring an independent contractor offers employers many advantages. Employers do not pay taxes on independent contractors’ wages, nor are they expected to provide benefits as they must with traditional employees. Employers often save 30 to 40 percent on labor costs by...
Lawmakers in New York have taken a significant step in protecting employees’ privacy rights in the realm of social media. With the implementation of new privacy protections, both employers and employees are navigating a landscape where digital boundaries are...
Employee benefits are the cornerstone of a thriving organization. Perks and benefits are pivotal in enhancing job satisfaction, attraction and retention rates, employee well-being, and overall workplace morale. While some organizations may feel constrained by budget...
A new survey by Willis Towers Watson (WTW) revealed that 84 percent of U.S. employers plan to change their leave programs in the next two years. More organizations are investing in their leave programs to remain competitive and improve attraction and retention. WTW’s...
In 2023, 38 million people across the U.S. provided unpaid care for their loved ones, according to AARP. Another study from Harvard Business School estimated that 73 percent of employees have some caregiving responsibility, making caregivers the fastest-growing...
A recent study by employment and labor law firm Littler found that 57 percent of employers have increased their efforts to grow diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, even though 59% say backlash has increased since the U.S. Supreme Court decided to strike...