By Eric B. Meyer I know when the new U.S. Department of Labor overtime rules are going to take effect. Well, I think I know… First, what is the Labor … Read more
Long-Held Pay Policies Might Not Stand Up to Scrutiny Under the FLSA
By John E. Thompson It’s time for a reminder: Long-held conventional wisdom that might be questionable or even mistaken under the federal Fair Labor … Read more
Appeals Court Rules You Can’t Require Employees to Share Their Tips
By Nick Beermann and Rochelle Nelson In a surprising decision that may require many restaurants and other hospitality businesses in the Western U.S. to … Read more
Is It OK to Kill Your Company Culture? Yes, It Is If It Sucks
The title of this post may sound like the most obvious advice in the world. But in the land of employment branding and Silicon Valley startups, it’s not. … Read more
How Do You Handle Wage Payments for Deceased Employees?
By Aurelio J. Pérez The death of an employee is an unfortunate fact of life for businesses. Nonetheless, employers may be ill-prepared for the inevitable … Read more
Survey: 20% of HR People Say They Pay Men More Than Women For Same Work
By Eric B. Meyer So, do we really have a gender pay gap? Or is it just a myth? Well, first let’s talk about this study. Recently, “more than 3,200 workers … Read more
5 Reasons Your Corporate Wellness Program Will Fail in 2016 (If Nothing Changes)
More and more employers are implementing corporate wellness initiatives with lofty goals in mind. They set out to create healthier, happier populations and … Read more
Despite Opposition in Congress, Overtime Rules Will Probably Change in July
By Eric B. Meyer On Feb. 9, over 100 members of Congress signed this letter to U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez to voice their opposition to the new … Read more
Behind the Big Blow-Up and Controversial CEO Resignation at Zenefits
For the past few years Zenefits, the startup HR technology company, has seemed invincible. Investors everywhere were clamoring to be a part of what was … Read more
Top Countries Where They Lie About Salaries (and Those Where They’re Honest)
A recent international survey, the Intelligence Group’s Global Talent Acquisition Monitor, asked 64,000 respondents from 45 different countries about … Read more