In a tight labor market everybody is searching for the right talent. Often times during a labor ?crunch? I commonly hear comments such as ?We just need to get someone in that position?... Read more »

Plaintiffs' lawyers are filing Fair Labor Standards Act claims in record numbers. According to Business Week, cases more than doubled in the federal courts from 2001 to 2006. Plaintiffs' lawyers have hit several large Minnesota... Read more »

This is the second in a two part series on experiencing cost savings by implementing an effective return-to-work (RTW) system. The first part explained the benefits. In this second part, we look... Read more »

Employers increasingly rely on the results of background investigations to evaluate the suitability of an employee, or applicant for employment, before making employment decisions. This trend is certainly not surprising in light... Read more »

Hiring is one of the most critical steps in the employment process ? where precision and diligence pay off. Is the company line on hiring: "At this point in our recruiting... Read more »

The Department of Homeland Security has announced and published a new, long-awaited version of the I-9 form used to confirm the identity and work authorization of every new hire since 1986. The new form... Read more »

As any employer knows, employees sometimes make their own decision to commence work before their shift begins, or after their shift ends, despite the fact that the employer has not approved additional... Read more »

After eight years in the making, OSHA has released a Final Rule setting out when an employer must pay for personal protective equipment. Read more »

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at a conference about employee hiring, retention, and interpersonal communication based on behaviors. The audience was comprised of business owners and their... Read more »