Handling Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests correctly is a challenge for even the most seasoned managers, and there's a bill in Congress right now would impact employers' current FMLA responsibilities. (more…)
Employment Law
Here’s yet another example of just how serious the feds are about taking action against companies it believes incorrectly classified full-time employees as independent contractors (ICs). (more…)
When this convenience store owner asked his workers to guess who the next cashier to be fired would be, did he actually think something positive would occur? (more…)
Given the costs associated with the flu, it’s in employers’ best interest to require workers to get vaccinated, right? (more…)
Almost all businesses plan to shift more of their health costs to employees in the near future. But there are certain things employers need to consider before they spring a price hike on its workforce. (more…)
Overtime pay’s great … when you’re the one earning it! But for employers it’s a major expense and a major headache. (more…)
These days, large scale layoffs or reductions in force are commonplace. But when the people being laid off all seem to belong to the same group, it tends to draw the attention of the feds. (more…)
Workplace bullies don't have to be rude, intimidating and in your face at all times. Sometimes it's the more subtle, harder-to-spot bullying that does the most damage. (more…)
It's a lesson an increasing number of employers are learning the hard way: Sales reps are not automatically exempt from receiving overtime payments. (more…)
Of course, you want to do everything in your power to discourage bullying in the workplace. But in many cases, managers are a bit too quick to label someone as a "bully." (more…)
It just got a lot more lucrative for employees to speak up about any financial funny business they suspect. (more…)
Let your HR and Benefits staffers know: There are a number of new bills in Congress right now that would saddle them with increased FMLA responsibilities. (more…)
