Companies Add New Twists to Parental Leave
ICYDK: Two large U.S. corporations—Cisco Systems and Whirlpool Corp.—have significantly increased their paid time off benefits for family members following the arrival of a new child, and where they’ve gone others may choose to follow. https://goo.gl/pCNjyW #GlobalHR #HRTech
High Court Considers Whether Whistle-Blowers Must Report to SEC
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that will undermine internal whistle-blowing reporting programs if the high court decides that the Dodd-Frank Act requires whistle-blowers to report securities violations to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). https://goo.gl/UEN5rN #GlobalHR #HRTech
DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Expand FLSA Tip Sharing
The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) announced on Dec. 4 a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow more employees—including cooks and dishwashers—to share in gratuities under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). https://goo.gl/z1GWZR #GlobalHR #HRTech