There 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.
Posts Tagged ‘compliance issues’
Lice, Bedbugs, OSHA and NLRA…Who Says HR Issues Are Boring?
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013I’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 [...]
Are “HR Curveballs” Being Thrown Your Way? Here’s How to Improve Your Batting Average.
Thursday, March 28th, 2013Jerry looked at his email inbox and shook his head. How was he supposed to get through all of these emails? There had to be 20 management training articles in there this week alone, and a few dozen emails, if not more, from his boss. Sometimes it felt like there couldn’t possibly be enough time [...]
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).
Important Hurricane Information Regarding Working from Home and FLSA
Monday, October 29th, 2012Important work from home and FLSA compliance information for businesses and HR executives who are or maybe affected by Hurricane Sandy.
