A failed work romance can still lead to a claim of workplace harassment. Regardless of what you wish, workplace romances will happen and they will fail. Once the romance ends, hurt feelings... Read more »

In addition to the recent military family leave changes to FMLA, employers will be interested in learning about the Department of Labor's decision to update the fifteen-year old regulations in an effort... Read more »

As managers we’re constantly challenged on how to express ourselves diplomatically. This can be tricky when our thoughts are in conflict with others. How do we express disagreement without alienating colleagues? Learning... Read more »

A case recently decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, involving an employee who was discharged because of reports that he had been sleeping on the job, reinforces... Read more »

Medical diagnostic testing company Quest Diagnostics Inc. (“Quest”) has agreed to pay 238 employees across the country a total of $688,772 in overtime back wages due under the federal Fair Labor Standards... Read more »

When business leaders become worried about the economy they tend to scrutinize every dollar that is spent to ensure that scarce resources are being used wisely.  When this happens department budgets are... Read more »

Not all employment handbooks are created equally.  That handbook, which was originally created to help things run smoother, can also get you in trouble. Unfortunately, by the time you realize your handbook... Read more »

Sometimes, employee development may be dismissed as a luxury organizations are unable to afford. I'd like to suggest that the returns are much greater than the investment. In fact, it may be... Read more »

Employers need to begin considering seriously the impact of a potential major expansion of employee protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act that has over 240 co-sponsors in the House. See proposed ADA Restoration... Read more »