Court Recognizes Retaliation For Filing HIPAA Privacy Complaint As Basis For Texas Whistleblower Claim

In a March 19, 2009 ruling, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas recently recognized that the Texas Whistleblower Act prohibits health care organizations run by the State of... Read more »

7 Cost-Effective Ways for Business Leaders to Improve Communication and Collaboration

Some business leaders may argue that it's not important for every employee to be involved in, or even informed about the company's business strategy, financial position or other seemingly "executive-exclusive"... Read more »

Shutdowns May Have an Impact on Employees’ FLSA-Exempt Status

Many companies affected by the current economic downturn are searching for ways to help weather that storm.  Occasional reduction in work hours, implementing mandatory vacations, or instituting short-term furloughs can help an employer to retain... Read more »

Employers Required to Pay Sick Leave- Will Work/Family Balance be Mandated by the Government?

With a new administration and a dismal economy, new and amended laws are on the horizon to transform the ever-changing world we call human resources.  Among these changes, Michelle Obama is making work/family balance a... Read more »

Time Management Tips – Strategies for Success

One cannot be successful in any field if he is not a disciplined in the area of time management, be he a student, an entrepreneur, or even a retired official. We have... Read more »

The Effects of Unemployment

The US market for instance is a highly unstable market in today's times. In fact, our current market trend is quite low. Although it is possible that we have higher economic growth... Read more »

Adapting Your Business to Change

Change occurs in our lives, our homes and our businesses whether we like it or not. And, in order to be successful, especially in business, we need to be able to adapt... Read more »

Human Resources and Recruiting During the Recession

Defining a clear human resources strategy is key to long-term success during the current economic downturn. Some companies have to make the difficult decisions of who to let go, while others face... Read more »

DOL Posts, Model Notices, Other Additional Guidance On Stimulus Bill COBRA Rules

The U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") this morning (March 19, 2009) posted Model Notices and other additional guidance about temporary requirements added to the group health plan medical coverage continuation requirements of... Read more »

Human Capital: Modern Tools and Strategies For Human Resources

Winston Churchill once said, "Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have." An organization, be it a country or a company, is only as strong as the people who drive... Read more »
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