Surprising legal snares of sending 'friend' requests
A common scenario: While browsing around on Facebook, a manager comes across the profile of one of his or her employees and sends a friend request. Here’s why it shouldn’t be done.
Employment Law
Flu Season: Prepare for the worst to prevent it
Even your average flu season can wreak havoc on any office. But with H1N1 now in the mix, we’re looking at record-breaking absenteeism this year.
Overtime suits up 77%! How to avoid getting hit
Facing salary freezes and reduced hours, employees are going to great lengths to make ends meet — often at your expense.
Hidden danger of wellness programs
With more companies adopting wellness plans, employers need to be careful what they ask for — and how they ask for it.
'I got so trashed!': 7 worst things to say at work
Uttering some of these phrases may leave you red-faced; others could be corporate suicide.
The Top 10 Finance Stories of 2009 (so far…)
Our readers have spoken! After searching through our top stories we bring you “The Top 10 Finance Stories of 2009”.
Social-networking nightmares: Can firms protect themselves from their own staffers?
Employees say it’s their business what they say via social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. But most employers feel otherwise.
Watch out for suspicious claims! 2 high-risk areas to check
A good idea for the near future: Huddle up with Benefits staffers to make sure your firm has a solid system for investigating fishy disability claims.
Employee fraud on the rise: 4 ways to safeguard
Like a see-saw, as the economy plunges downward, employee fraud skyrockets — especially in small, private firms. The reasons for employee fraud are many and varied, but there are certain safeguards that can help keep your company safe: Double-check finances. Even if you have a trusted bookkeeper, it doesn’t hurt to take another look yourself. […]
