Tuesday November 26, 2024

Patriots-loving HR pro fires Giants fan for ‘the Tom Brady incident’

When a New York City underwriter walked past a life-sized poster of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in his Manhattan office, little did he know it would set off a chain off events that would eventually lead to his termination. As the New York Post reports, 37-year-old Solomon Chu, an underwriter for National Debt […]

Can an employee take FMLA leave for the death of a pet? Court weighs in

Almost everyone knows how difficult the loss of a beloved pet can be. But is it upsetting enough to qualify for FMLA leave?  One employee, who was having a particularly hard time coping with the loss of his dog, thought so. Backstory Joseph Buck worked as a machinist for Mercury Marine in Wisconsin. One day […]

Workflex in the 21st Century Act: Paid leave on the federal level … with a catch

Following an array of state and local paid leave laws and loud calls from employers and prominent business groups, Congress has introduced a bill to make paid family leave on a federal level a reality. But the legislation probably isn’t what HR pros were expecting. The Workflex in the 21st Century Act was introduced into […]

Is love calling at work? Here’s 10 reasons not to pick up

Valentine’s Day may be all chocolate and roses, but when it comes to office romances, things aren’t always that sweet. And while the number of employees dating co-workers is the lowest it’s been in ten years, CareerBuilder’s annual Valentine’s Day survey still found that 36% of employees have been in an office relationship. Of that […]

Job candidates scheduling interviews without involving HR? There’s an app for that

Instead of HR and recruiters wading through a sea of applications, imagine job candidates being able to schedule an in-person interview as soon as they apply. To fill 80,000 positions, Home Depot is doing just that. More candidates The home improvement retailer introduced an app that allows job seekers to view openings, apply and set […]

How video content management systems are transforming HR

The job of the HR professional is constantly expanding because of the complexities associated with organizing and prioritizing so many complex procedures, more employers are turning to video content management systems for help. If you’re unfamiliar with the ins and outs of this system, guest author Sean Gordon, the CEO of HireNami, an HR software […]

HR pros targeted in new scams: 3 schemes the FBI, IRS say to watch for

Heads up: In recent months, a number of federal agencies — including the FBI and IRS — are warning employers about new scams targeting employees’ direct deposit, W-2 and I-9 information. And these scams have wreaked havoc on scores of companies. Here are three of the most problematic scams HR pros need to be aware […]

Cost of denying an employee extended leave? $4.5 million

Though several court rulings have sided with employers that denied extended leave as an ADA accommodation, the issue is far from settled. And a recent lawsuit shows that employers denying additional leave is still a risky proposition. Previous rulings all dealt with employees asking for multi-month or indefinite leave as an accommodation under the ADA, […]

Nearly a third of companies will pass tax law savings to staffers: Here’s how

HR pros have seen plenty of news stories about giant corporations that are passing along the savings from the new tax law to their employees. But until now, it’s been tough to get a picture of just how many employers, percentage wise, are actually going to make such a move. Overall, 79% of employers are […]

The Human Resources Management Kit 2018

The Human Resources Management Kit 2018 brings together the latest information, coverage of important developments, and expert commentary to help with your Human Resources Management related decisions. Learn more!  Tweet This Post