Tag: Workplace

Benefits | October 7th, 2011

Chicago Public Schools Sued for Bias over HIV Status

October 11, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A Chicago Public Schools elementary teacher who is HIV-positive filed a discrimination lawsuit against the...

Benefits | October 6th, 2011

Survey Finds Caution and Seasonality Will Influence Hiring

October 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Caution and seasonality are influencing hiring expectations for the fourth quarter, according to a recent...

Benefits | October 6th, 2011

Former Proskauer Rose CFO Sues Firm for Bias

October 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A former CFO for the law...

Reader Responses | October 6th, 2011

SURVEY SAYS: What's Your Workplace Pet Peeve?

October 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - : Recently we reported on a survey that purported to chronicle the biggest workplace pet...

Benefits | October 5th, 2011

Survey Finds Workers Believe Workplace is Important Source for Insurance Products

October 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Growing Importance of the Workplace,...

Benefits | October 5th, 2011

EEOC Files Lawsuit Against Beehive Homes For Harassing Pregnant Managers

October 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Beehive Homes, which operates assisted living facilities, is being accused by the EEOC of discriminating...

Benefits | October 5th, 2011

Executive Pay in Asia Has Surpassed Western Europe

October 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Increased pay restraint in Western Europe and North America, combined with economic growth in emerging...

Benefits | October 4th, 2011

Administering Leave Presents Challenge to HR Professionals

October 4, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – According to a new study by WorkForce Software, managing employee absences and adhering to leave...

Break from the Grind | October 4th, 2011

TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What Does "Sputnik" Mean?

October 4, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – On this day in 1957, the Space Race was launched with Sputnik,...

Compliance | October 2nd, 2011

Ricoh Hit With Class Action Suit Over Unpaid Worker Expenses

October 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Ricoh Americas Corp. was hit with a class action suit alleging the company failed to...

Compliance | October 2nd, 2011

Aaron's Manager Acquitted Despite $95M Civil Assault Verdict

October 2, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A former Aaron’s Rents Inc. store manager was acquitted of charges that he sexually assaulted...

Benefits | September 29th, 2011

Wal-Mart Adds Transgender Protections

September 29, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Retail giant Wal-Mart has added transgender protections to its employee non-discrimination policy.

Reader Responses | September 29th, 2011

SURVEY SAYS: How Has Birth Order Working Out in Your Family?

September 29, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Last week we covered a survey about birth order, career...

Products | September 28th, 2011

Helping Retirees Find Work…

September 28, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Transamerica Retirement Management and RetirementJobs.com have...

Benefits | September 28th, 2011

Benefits Coordinators Among Professions Most Needing a Cup of Joe

September 28, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - According to a new survey commissioned jointly by Dunkin’ Donuts and CareerBuilder, coffee plays a big role in...

Products | September 27th, 2011

TechAmerica Partners with Lockton & United HealthCare for Enhanced Employee Benefits Program

September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – TechAmerica has partnered with Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC and United HealthCare Services, Inc. to offer...

Break from the Grind | September 27th, 2011

TRIVIAL PURSUITS: Are Any Members of the Warren Commission Still Alive?

September 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - There were a lot of famous people on the Warren Commission, which investigated the assassination...

Benefits | September 26th, 2011

Study Uncovers Skills and Education Necessary for Workplace Success

September 26, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – According to a new report, 53% of employers say their companies face a significant challenge...

Benefits | September 23rd, 2011

Study Finds Gen X Overlooked in Workforce

September 23, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new study by the Center for Work-Life Policy finds that despite being the smallest...

Benefits | September 23rd, 2011

The Chief Thinks Employees Are “Inspired”

September 23, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - CEOs in corporate America are six times more likely than average workers to believe they...