The improper classification of workers as independent contractors is currently under close scrutiny by agencies and courts. For example, the U.S. Department of Labor released an Administrator's Interpretation earlier this
Hawaii Employers Council has begun a video series for busy HR professionals to get quick updates on human resources and labor relations matters. In its second video, Research & Compensation Services Manager Cathy
Cathy Keaulani, Research and Compensation Services Manager, will present a break-out session on compensation practices at the SHRM Hawaii State Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center on October 9. Cathy will join a
Recognizing that taxpayers have questions on health care tax issues related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Internal Revenue Service has established a "Health Care Tax Tips" webpage. The webpage
The National Labor Relations Board has clarified the standard that should be used to determine joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act. In a split decision involving Browning-Ferris Industries of
Recognizing that grievance arbitration is only the tip of the iceberg, the American Arbitration Association will present a program called "Trouble in Paradise! Dealing with Workplace Investigations and Performance Issues"
HEC's training series on "Creating the Next Level of Managers" will kick off on September 10 as Sarah Wang with Marr, Jones & Wang presents a full-day program on workplace investigations. In lawsuits and arbitrations
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Hawaii Regional Network is hosting an informational event for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander employers and business leaders on