Hiring Practice Issues

The hiring and firing processes utilized by an employer are two of the most fertile areas for potential litigation. Because an employer must keep in mind all of the statutory schemes governing... Read more »

WAGE AND HOUR ISSUES – Minimum Wage

This paper examines the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Section I examines the minimum wage requirements. Section II addresses what constitute hours worked under the... Read more »

EMPLOYING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, PART 1

Want to enhance your workforce in your organization? There is a fantastic resource available to you! Read more »

Did you miss the H-1B visa cap? – Part II

All hope is not lost. There are alternatives to H-1B visas. Read more »

VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE, part 2

This article will continue to discuss the subject of workplace violence. In part 1, we discussed the different forms in which workplace violence can manifest. Workplace violence can range from threatening or offensive... Read more »

Controlling Costs and Achieving Better Health with CDHP

A successful consumer-directed health plan is not about an acronym or an account, but about providing a reason for a consumer to enhance his or her healthcare purchasing behavior with information. Read more »

High Court Broadens Grounds for Retaliation Claims

The US Supreme Court has held that employer actions less severe than those needed to establish a claim for discrimination can form the basis for a retaliation claim under Title VII. Read more »

The Value of Independence

Stability, Flexibility and Trust - what you need to keep control of costs and improve benefits for your employees. Read more »

Protect Your Business

Companies lose millions of dollars every year because they hire the wrong person for the job. While many employers are already familiar with the high cost of employee theft, they may be... Read more »

Homeland Security Publishes Proposed Rule Outlining Employer Responses to Social Security “No Match” Letters

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has published a proposed rule to amend the regulations relating to the unlawful hiring or continued employment of unauthorized... Read more »
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