On July 20, 2009, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2009-02 (“FAB 2009-02”), which provides guidance and transition relief for sponsors of 403(b) plans that will be required... Read more »
Whether you're preparing to move into your dream-home, raising a house full of kids - or both, you know each requires a lot of hard work, planning, and continuous upkeep - unless... Read more »
The focus of this issue certainly helps us understand that pets can add joy to our lives and, in many cases - in ordinary times, help reduce stress for some of us. ... Read more »
Payroll training is something which should be undertaken by those directly working in or with the payroll department. Do you or your business need to do a refresher course? Or are you... Read more »
Beginning on January 1, 2010, extensive new Medicare reporting obligations
will apply to insurance companies and other businesses that make payments
to Medicare beneficiaries as a result of litigation claims. The
obligations extend to businesses... Read more »
One area of opportunity that I frequently work on with many of my Clients is measuring employee performance. An alarming number of organizations do not effectively measure the value that their employees add to... Read more »
The ADA generally prohibits medical examinations of employees, except when the test is necessary to evaluate the individual's ability to perform essential job functions. Employers can request a simple ... Read more »
The simplest way to differentiate between Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is that IQ is about book smarts and EQ is about human smarts. To succeed in today's workplace and life, it... Read more »
The new hire onboarding process is critical in setting the stage for exceptional employee performance. While often confused with new hire orientation, onboarding is a highly strategic process that must be carefully... Read more »
Congress has repeatedly rejected legislation that would extend Title VII
protection to claims of sexual orientation discrimination. However,
under Title VII, an employee may raise a claim of gender discrimination if
that individual can demonstrat... Read more »
