What's common may not be what is accurate. Litigation and challenges to various aspects of wage and hour law continue to grow. Employers need to reconsider practices which are fairly common if... Read more »
On November 7, 2007, the United States House of Representatives approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act by a vote of 235-184. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3685, is intended "to provide... Read more »
In a case of first impression, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled
that work holidays falling on days when an employee is out on intermittent
Family and Medical Leave Act leave of one... Read more »
Human Resource Outsourcing organizations exist to support, extend, or
replace the human resources functions for other companies. HRO's core
business is finding the ways to make their clients’ HR functions
more efficient and delivering them... Read more »
NLRB Modifies Voluntary Recognition Bar to Allow
45-Day Period for PetitionsNLRB Rules Strikers
Lost Job to “At-Will Replacements” Read more »
If your business is environmentally conscious as so many are these days, you will be glad to know you no longer have to throw away laminated, nonbiodegradable posters every time the labor... Read more »
This is the first in a two part series on experiencing cost savings by implementing an effective return-to-work (RTW) system. This first part will explain the benefits. Part two will look at... Read more »
Obviously you have to keep up with technology in order to remain competitive. Your hardware and software need to be updated regularly and employees must be trained frequently to ensure their... Read more »
In certain situations, employers that wish to avoid the hassle and expense of bringing on additional employees will simply enter into ?independent contractor? agreements with individuals and have them perform the services... Read more »
Let this serve as an hypothetical: The second line manager of our manufacturing facility was called to active military duty over a year ago. Due to the need for a... Read more »