The DOL has said it expects its new overtime exemption rule changes to make roughly 4.6 million workers eligible for OT, resulting in bigger paychecks. But is that really what’s going to happen? Talk to just about anyone who’s not in the Obama Administration, and the answer you’ll get is “no.” While the rule changes, […]
Posted on July 11th, 2015 by admin
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Take a deep breath, HR professionals. You’re stepping up to the plate with the game on the line. In a complex post-recession job market with a growing talent gap, top executives are looking to HR leaders for innovative business strategies grounded in data, according to a recent CareerBuilder study. A majority of CEOs (65%) […]
Posted on July 10th, 2015 by admin
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For the second time in the past year, the EEOC has issued new guidance on how to treat pregnant employees. And while the guidance is massive, the agency could’ve saved employers a lot of headaches by simply saying this … If an employee has a pregnancy-related impairment that hinders his or her ability to perform […]
Posted on July 9th, 2015 by admin
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In this document, we’ve pulled together relevant research and advice based on both expert research and the experiences of our own customers. You’ll find something for all types of HR leaders to help your company to make the most of your most valuable resource – your people. Here’s what you’ll find: Five ways to create […]
Posted on July 8th, 2015 by admin
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As the go-to person for all things HR, you naturally want to be helpful when people ask for something. Often the answer must be “No.” But you know from experience that being diplomatic when you say “No” always works better. Here are three ways you can do just that: 1) Let the person know that you hear […]
Posted on July 7th, 2015 by admin
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OK, so you’re probably not going to run into this exact situation in your workplace. This case is still a good reminder of the perils of violating the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. We can’t sum up the background of the case any better than federal district court judge Amy Totenberg: Atlas Logistics Group Retail […]
Posted on July 6th, 2015 by admin
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The same-sex marriage argument has finally been settled in the U.S — at least from a legal standpoint. Every state is now required to allow and acknowledge same-sex marriages. This has significant implications for employers. Here’s a breakdown of what they are. As complicated and as sensitive of an issue as this is, the fallout from the […]
Posted on July 5th, 2015 by admin
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Between the Supreme Court’s landmark Obamacare and same-sex marriage rulings — plus the DOL’s official release of its new overtime exemption rules — it’s been an intense couple of weeks for HR pros. So we’ve decided to lighten the mood in the wake of the holiday weekend. Enjoy these gems. The most popular gut-busters from HR Morning’s archives: […]
Posted on July 4th, 2015 by admin
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As organizations look for more ways to increase productivity and profitability, human resources departments are being asked to provide more strategic input to executives. Doing so requires tools that improve access to timely, accurate information for enhanced business decision making. If you don’t have a Human Resource Management System (HRMS), HR can end up spending […]
Posted on July 3rd, 2015 by admin
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The wait is finally over. The DOL just released its proposed revisions to the FLSA overtime exemption rules. Now you can start prepping for the fallout, which will be dramatic. For months, the DOL’s been teasing us with promises that the proposed rule changes would be revealed soon. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez even joked the […]
Posted on July 2nd, 2015 by admin
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