In my reader just yesterday, I had several articles pop up on bonus compensation plans for the end of the year. At first, I was hopeful. Have organizations … Read more
Here’s How Union Election Rules Will Be Changing Soon
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board gave a glimpse into how it plans to change the way your workplace may become unionized. As … Read more
Labor Dept. Delays Summary of Health Care Benefits and Requirements
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Summary of Benefits Coverage (SBC) will not be required by March 23, 2012, as originally stated in … Read more
New Poll Shows That Even Millennials Question Their Workplace Attitude
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I think Millennials get a bad rap, especially when it comes to their workplace ethic. The Millennial … Read more
A Lesson For Employers From Herman Cain’s Sexual Harassment Case
By Philip M. Berkowitz The highly publicized accusations of sexual harassment made against Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain remind us why … Read more
Voluntary Departures Up as Engagement Numbers Continue to Fall
Whether a sign of confidence or desperation, the number of workers quitting without having another job is growing. Last month alone nearly 1.1 million … Read more
International Laws on Employment Agreements
By Celia Joseph Employers in the United States, with the exception of a few jurisdictions, are accustomed to the concept of “employment at will,” which … Read more
Holiday Volunteer Services Might Be Seen as FLSA Employment
By John E. Thompson The holiday spirit moves many to volunteer for activities of a benevolent nature. An organization to which such individuals donate … Read more
Get Ready For Gridlock at the NLRB
By Eric B. Meyer Back in September, I joked that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was on the verge of disbanding. (Ok, maybe it wasn’t … Read more
Are You Concerned About Your Employees Shopping Online This Year?
It’s a big story every year: some of your employees are going to shop online and they are going to do it on your computers during your time. And what … Read more