Same-Sex Union Developments in Rhode Island and New York

Rhode Island and New York are the latest states to enact laws recognizing same-sex relationships.  18 states and the District of Columbia now recognize or have enacted laws that will soon take... Read more »

IRS to require manual entry of Taxpayer identification Numbers on W-2 forms

It just got harder for some payroll departments to report tax return information. The Internal Revenue Service has announced on its Web site that it is requiring employers to manually enter... Read more »

Virtual Organizations and Social Networks: The Importance of Communication Convergence

What is Communication Convergence? Simply put, communication convergence takes place when a state of equilibrium exists between Oral Communication Skills and Written Communication Skills. Read more »

Preparing for Interventions With Potentially Violent or Unsafe Employees – Assessing the Risk

Planning for any performance intervention or termination conference should include an evaluation of the risk for dangerous behavior. This article includes a comprehensive series of questions to ... Read more »

Prepare For Changes In IRS Rules For Proving Business Travel Expenses

Employers and business travelers get ready. The Internal Revenue Service is changing its rules for substantiation of expenses for lodging, meal and incidental expenses incurred while traveling away from home on... Read more »

Favoritism? Not Me!

No one thinks they play favorites, but how do you really know? Here are some points to consider in your leadership style. Read more »

Supreme Court Halts Class Action Discrimination Lawsuit

The Supreme Court reversed the class certification in Wal-Mart v. Dukes (No. 10-277). The plaintiff class – seeking damages estimated close to one billion dollars – consisted of approximately 1.5 million hourly... Read more »

How to Introduce the Right Uniform or Dress Code Into Your Business

Introducing a new dress code or uniform into your business can bring many benefits. It can help you to present a more professional appearance to your customers to make a... Read more »

Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in New York: Implications for Employee Benefit Plans

Employers may soon experience an increase in requests for spousal benefit coverage from employees who have legally married their same-sex partners now that same-sex marriage has been legalized in New York.  The... Read more »

What is the Biggest Misconception About You?

Have you ever been in an interview and had that one question that stopped you dead in your tracks!!  How you would you answer this questiion....What is the biggest misconception about you?  Here... Read more »
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