The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has taken a hacksaw to yet common employer rule – even when it’s unwritten. As you may have noticed, the NLRB has been on the warpath to eliminate any employer practices or policies it deems as potentially detrimental to having an organized labor entity take root in a place of business. Some practices […]
Posted on September 11th, 2014 by admin
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Employee scheduling can be an incredibly complex task. In fact, there are companies that exist solely to assist organizations with managing their scheduling processes. The difficulties in managing employee schedules frequently stem from a lack of automation. Many automated time and attendance systems include a scheduling component to enhance the scheduling process. This guide will […]
Posted on September 10th, 2014 by admin
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A recent case reminds us of two workplace truths: 1) An organization can’t force religion down an employee’s throat, and 2) That same organization can’t retaliate against a worker who complains of such force-feeding. Ken Woodard was a mechanical engineer at Turner Machine Company in Smyrna, TN. Problems began for Woodard when he voiced concerns about […]
Posted on September 9th, 2014 by admin
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This employer was shoved between a rock and a hard place. But management chose to handle the situation … um … poorly. Tondalaya Evans put her employer, book seller Books-A-Million (BAM), in a position no employer wants to be in: She was an irreplaceable employee who’d just requested leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) […]
Posted on September 8th, 2014 by admin
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One might assume that a leading retirement plan provider would operate an impeccable retirement program for its employees. In this case, that assumption would be mistaken. Fidelity Investments, the world’s largest retirement plan provider, just agreed to settle two class-action lawsuits initiated by its own employees. In total, Fidelity will shell out $12 million […]
Posted on September 7th, 2014 by admin
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Conventional wisdom says it’s stupid for companies to hire individuals who are overqualified for open positions — they’re just going to make a break for it when the job market improves. Conventional wisdom is wrong. At least that’s the opinion of Dr. John Sullivan, a California-based HR author and consultant. Writing on ere.net, Sullivan […]
Posted on September 6th, 2014 by admin
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In a not-so-surprising development (at least to those paying workers’ comp insurance premiums), the field of “things employees can’t collect workers’ comp for” continues to shrink. The South Carolina Supreme Court just ruled a worker can receive workers’ comp for an injury sustained playing kickball, The New York Times reported. And no, as you’ve likely guessed by […]
Posted on September 5th, 2014 by admin
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In a groundbreaking move, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is suing an employer, alleging its wellness plan violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It’s lawsuit well worth taking a gander at. Here’s what the ADA says: Employers can only require employees to submit to medical exams and medical inquiries that are “job-related and consistent with business necessity.” […]
Posted on September 4th, 2014 by admin
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Before your company hires a potential employee, you should employ a few common pre-employment screens to verify information. Background checks are the most requested employment verification service. They will typically allow an employer to verify previous education, employment, credit report and civil records. Background check service companies specialize in distinctive fields, so make sure you […]
Posted on September 2nd, 2014 by admin
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An increasing number of firms are starting to deliver benefits info through electronic channels like email, social media and even text messaging. So are the traditional communication methods obsolete? The answer to that question is a resounding “No.” At least according to Prudential’s Eighth Annual Study of Employee Benefits: Today & Beyond. The report found […]
Posted on September 1st, 2014 by admin
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