By nature, Finance staffers spend a significant amount of their day parked at their desks. New research suggests that it's in their best interests to make some changes to their workday routines. (more…)
Employment Law
When it comes to protecting employees from bullying, an employer's responsibility extends beyond the physical workplace. (more…)
Danger: Most companies are underestimating just how critical benefits are to their people. (Hint: It’s not all about how good your health care is.) (more…)
A recent court case offers a very important reminder to all employers: Failing to handle workplace bullying and harassment claims can have a disastrous impact on businesses. (more…)
When employers end up embattled in a discrimination lawsuit, it usually centers on race, gender or age. But there are plenty of other potential problems areas firms need to be aware of. (more…)
The feds have always been very clear about this: All employees are protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) -- regardless of whether they’re citizens or not. (more…)
The latest move by the IRS suggests an increase in audits of employers' COBRA procedures may be on tap in the very near future. (more…)
There's often a stigma that's associated with employees' mental health issues -- and that can hurt businesses of all stripes. (more…)
The effects of the recession on workers' savings has forced many to put off retirement a little longer. It's also spurred a troubling workplace trend. (more…)
Here's something companies of all stripes should remember: Slashing the work hours of disabled employees can leave them wide open to lawsuits. (more…)
For employers, it's best not to let sexual harassment claims be decided by a jury -- especially when there was ample warning about the problem before it ended up in court. (more…)
Here's a good reason to make sure your workers are classified correctly: The feds have made it crystal clear they mean to come after any employer they suspect of classifying employees incorrectly. (more…)
