You know what? Every so often, we run across something pretty darn useful here on the Internet. Sometimes it’s a recipe for monster chocolate chip cookies. Sometimes it’s a grumpy cat meme. And sometimes, it’s even a work-related blog article!
Archive for the ‘Government Regulatory & Compliance Issues’ Category
Don’t Get Stymied by FLSA Uncertainties. Here’s a Great Resource.
Friday, May 17th, 2013Lice, Bedbugs, OSHA and NLRA…Who Says HR Issues Are Boring?
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013There are human resources issues out there that managers should take note of if they want to avoid regulatory issues. Here’s one that you can file under…um….gross.
Literally. You can.
Terrible Terminations: Firing Fails You Don’t Want to Emulate
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013Don’t copy these horrible firing tactics! As difficult as involuntary termination conversations are, you can still preserve dignity (yours and theirs). Following HR best practices can help with that, and keep you compliant with government regulations and laws.
I’m Not an HR Professional, But I Play One on TV…
Friday, April 12th, 2013Remember those commercials from the 1980s where famous soap opera actors would recommend Vicks 44 while offering “I’m not a doctor, but I play one on TV” as some whacked-out reason as to why we should listen to them? Imagine how strange that must have felt for those accomplished actors to dish real-life advice based [...]
Some Workplace Perks Are More Fun Than a Barrel of Lawsuits
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013“Hey, Andy. Can we have an on-site happy hour with our employees?” “Can we bring our dogs to the office, Andy?” “Andy, can we have a group yoga session in the conference room over lunch? Please?” Andy’s eyes grew wider with every question. On the one hand, he was thrilled that his managers were such [...]
FLSA? ADA? FMLA? I Manage a Business Not a Can of Alphabet Soup!
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013“DOL, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, FLSA…All these HR acronyms make me want to send out an S.O.S. signal!” Jennifer blinked and shook her head. How was she supposed to keep all of the HR laws and regulatory changes straight? All those letters looked like the alphabet soup her kids loved for lunch—whatever combination her 3-year-old daughter [...]
Was One Company’s $1M-Plus FLSA Violations Judgment Too Harsh?
Friday, February 15th, 2013FMLA: A Look Two Decades (and 25 Bradley Cooper Films) Later
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013Last Tuesday marked the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). We thought we’d take a moment to reflect on just how much has changed since the passing of this historic legislation. Since, let’s be honest, some of us may have a hard time remembering the news from two [...]
Important Work-from-Home FLSA Information as Monster Blizzard Looms
Thursday, February 7th, 2013As the Northeast braces for a possible monster blizzard, we thought it would be a good time to share important FLSA work-from-home information.
TAKE NOTE: New American Taxpayer Relief Act Compliance Information
Friday, January 4th, 2013HR compliance information for legislative changes due to American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8).
