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► Deadline Near For Comments on OSHA's e-Recordkeeping Rule
September 13, 2018
Employers have through September 28 to submit comments on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposal to amend its controversial Obama-era e-recordkeeping rule. In July, OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the rule intended to ...
► Six Crucial Skills Every HR Professional Should Possess
September 11, 2018
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, enrollment of human resources specialists is expected to grow by more than 20 percent through 2020, which is faster than the average for all occupations. In addition, Forbes has voted Human Resources as one of the best jobs requiring a bachelor’s ...
► Is Termination Permitted When an Employee is on FMLA Leave?
September 7, 2018
Employee terminations must always be handled carefully, but when the employee you are planning to terminate is protected by or has taken leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), it can make an already tricky situation that much trickier. Caution is needed when taking such actions ...
► Study Shows Employees Want Adequate Benefits
August 28, 2018
A recent survey conducted by Ranstad US explored what workers think about and want from benefits in the workplace. The results showed a staggering majority (94%) want assurances that their benefits will have a real impact on their quality of life. That includes benefits that address student loan ...
► Sexual Harassment Complaints Require Supervisors to Act
August 27, 2018
A federal judge in New Orleans recently determined that a former employee's sexual harassment lawsuit should proceed to trial. The judge found there were triable issues on whether the employee's complaints to her supervisors should have spurred the company to act. The decision underscores ...
► COBRA Notices: How to Avoid Common Mistakes and Penalties
August 24, 2018
While it’s true that everyone makes mistakes, some errors—such as COBRA notice violations—are simply too costly to make. By far, the most litigated issue in COBRA cases involves COBRA notices. In fact, in recent months, there has been a dramatic increase in class action lawsuits ...
► Offhand Comments and Inconsistent Reviews Can Lead to Lawsuits
August 22, 2018
When an employer faces a wrongful termination or employment discrimination lawsuit, performance reviews can either hurt or help. Often, the content of a performance evaluation becomes the major focus of the litigation when a former employee claims discrimination while the employer is steadfast ...
► 2019 Standard Travel Per Diem Rates Released
August 16, 2018
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has raised the standard lodging per diem for the continental United States from $93 to $94 for the federal government’s fiscal year (FY) 2019—which runs from Oct. 1, 2018, to Sept. 30, 2019. That rate applies to federal employees’ ...
► Creating a Positive Workplace Culture
August 13, 2018
A toxic workplace can seal the fate of an organization. Negativity spreads, and it can drive employees away quickly and have a negative effect on productivity. No employer wants to end up with a toxic workplace culture. A positive workplace culture, on the other hand, is associated with ...
► Tips for Proper Employee Documentation
August 9, 2018
Proper documentation is an important workplace practice and is critical in almost every aspect of managing employees. In particular, it can be part of a defense strategy should the company ever be faced with a discrimination or retaliation lawsuit. Any labor and employment attorney will ...
