If these numbers from the federal government are any indication, drug use among employees is exploding. Federal transportation employees — like railway workers — are some of the most heavily drug-tested employees in the country. They are tested before they’re hired, randomly while on the job and after serious mistakes. And despite knowing about all of […]
Posted on September 20th, 2016 by admin
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) just issued a final rule amending the ADA — and there’s one aspect of the rule employers will want to pay particular attention to. The final rule integrates the broad ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) definition of “disability” into the ADA. The rule only affects Title II (nondiscrimination in state and […]
Posted on September 19th, 2016 by admin
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To comply with the new OT regs, you may be considering converting salaried staffers to hourly employees. The big question: Is there a simple formula that, when OT hours are factored in, will allow them to pay employees the same amount as they were getting before the classification switch? Employment attorney Bill Pokorny, writing […]
Posted on September 18th, 2016 by admin
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In an ideal – if boring – world, employees would show up for work on time every day, exceed standards in their day-to-day duties, get along perfectly with their bosses and co-workers, and follow every company rule. Alas, we don’t live in an ideal world. And that’s where the concept of progressive discipline comes in. […]
Posted on September 17th, 2016 by admin
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According to pay experts, women and minorities are often at a disadvantage to earn equal pay from the moment they apply for a new job — but a new law is aiming to even the playing field. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, (D-DC), and co-sponsors Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), are presenting […]
Posted on September 16th, 2016 by admin
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has made a lot of waves for not standing during national anthem performances. And it has led a lot of employers to ask: Can workers who engage in such political protests be punished? Here’s the answer. If you’re a private employer, you can punish workers for engaging in protests similar […]
Posted on September 15th, 2016 by admin
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Sure, you know there are personal benefits to getting rest and relaxation — like less stress and fatigue. Now here’s some compelling proof there are also measurable business benefits to getting your employees to take some R&R time. It comes by way of Stay Metrics and the trucking industry. The business management consultancy that serves the […]
Posted on September 14th, 2016 by admin
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Posted on September 13th, 2016 by admin
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Recently, it’s been the upcoming change to the FLSA’s overtime rules that’s gotten all the wage-related media attention. But the Dept. of Labor (DOL) recently announced new guidance for another group of workers: those receiving subminimum wages. Those new requirements kicked in on July 22, 2016, so you’ll want to work quickly to make […]
Posted on September 12th, 2016 by admin
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In today’s job market, there are a lot of employers competing for the best talent — including those superstars who currently work for you. That makes it paramount that your managers do everything possible to retain your best workers. Some missteps that can drive talent away? These communication fumbles by your managers: 1. Failing to […]
Posted on September 11th, 2016 by admin
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