Seems like bullying is an equal-opportunity torment. Recent CareerBuilder research shows that 28% of workers have felt bullied at work — and nearly one in five (19%) left their jobs because of it. And while bullying seems to affect certain minorities and workers with lower incomes more frequently than other groups, the study found that workers in […]
Posted on September 21st, 2014 by admin
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In the wake of the NFL’s Ray Rice scandal – and more recent domestic violence issues – a lot of employers are asking the same question: Can we fire an employee who’s committed domestic violence? This issue was recently tackled head on by The Washington Post, which solicited comments and advice from employment law attorneys. The general consensus: There […]
Posted on September 20th, 2014 by admin
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Employee engagement is this year’s buzzword – so much so, people are getting tired of hearing it. Buzzword or not, however, there’s no denying that an engaged employee is a productive employee. In this guest post, Andre Lavoie, CEO of ClearCompany, weighs in on real-life tactics that can lead to a committed, loyal workforce. ______________________________________________________________________________________ According to […]
Posted on September 19th, 2014 by admin
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To all those using independent contractors: The Department of Labor (DOL) is no longer looking to just strengthen its own enforcement of employee classification rules, it’s now strengthening states’ enforcement efforts as well. That means expect even more audits of employer relationships with independent contractors. The DOL just announced that it’s providing a total of […]
Posted on September 18th, 2014 by admin
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Managing employer compliance can be a tedious task, but it’s a highly visible, important way that the human resources department minimizes risk for the business and keeps the workforce running smoothly. Use this guide to stay informed about employment laws, reporting rules, and developing workforce compliance issues that may impact your organization. We’ll help you […]
Posted on September 17th, 2014 by admin
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When it comes to complying with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act — or COBRA — mistakes will happen, and courts understand that. But it’s egregious errors like this they won’t stand for. Last week we introduced you to Tondalaya Evans, a payroll manager for book seller Books-A-Million (BAM), who put her employer in a […]
Posted on September 16th, 2014 by admin
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No question, flexibility is the buzzword of the hour. And although it certainly sounds like a noble goal, can companies actually make it work? As Kira Makagon writes in a recent fastcompany.com post, “Employees want flexibility and employers want productivity.” She offers some key things to think about as organizations try to balance both […]
Posted on September 15th, 2014 by admin
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Hey, nobody can really tell what the future holds. But if it’s anything like what HR pros predicted in a recent report, both employers and employees will have lots of adjustments to make. The consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) just published a report titled The Future of Work: A Journey to 2022, which was based […]
Posted on September 14th, 2014 by admin
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Healthcare reform is obviously not what everyone wishes it could be. Everyone wishes costs were lower, for example. But that’s not to say it’s completely devoid of redeeming qualities. Jennifer Benz, the CEO of Benz Communications, a consulting and marketing firm that specializes in employee benefits and health care, recently made a compelling argument in […]
Posted on September 13th, 2014 by admin
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How far can an employer really go when all it has is an “honest suspicion” of FMLA abuse? A recent court case describes one organization’s successful handling of just such a situation. Dalpiaz v. Carbon County, Utah involved Bridget Dalpiaz, a benefits administrator who was involved in a car accident that caused her to go on […]
Posted on September 12th, 2014 by admin
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