Fridays are usually happy days in most organizations because the weekend is closing in. That’s true most places today, unless you happen to work in … Read more
How to Handle E-Vertify Issues Now That the Govt. Shutdown Is Over
By Suzanne M. Potter-Padilla The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday (Oct. 17) that E-Verify is once again available for use by … Read more
Changing Supervisors Is NOT a Required ADA Accommodation
By Eric B. Meyer Work got you anxious and depressed? Well then, you may be disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act. But if you think that the … Read more
Be Honest — Are You Really, Truly an Employee-Friendly Company?
If you were to ask any HR Pro or executive from any company if they were “employee friendly,” I can guarantee you that 100 percent of the time … Read more
Oil and Pregnancy Don’t Mix, But Apples and Berries Do
Maybe not so much for apples and oranges, but BlackBerrys and Apples do indeed mix. Within days of last month’s announcement of 4,500 upcoming … Read more
Labor Department’s “Naughty or Nice” App Looks to Be Foundering
By John E. Thompson We reported last summer that the U.S. Department of Labor had launched a “Fair Labor Data Challenge” asking application … Read more
Why There Aren’t FMLA Benefits For Some Same-Sex Spouses
By Carmon Harvey Lovebirds around the country are increasingly gaining the equal right to lawfully enter into wedlock, regardless of the sex of those … Read more
Fat Jokes Can Turn Out to Be a Costly Workplace Problem
By Carmon M. Harvey When dearly departed Chris Farley made fun of his weight, it was hilarious and worth millions at the box office. But for employers with … Read more
What Would a Government Default Mean For Employers?
By Michael J. Lotito What was once considered unthinkable is now becoming more of a possibility. Although the U.S. Senate is reportedly working on a … Read more
Court Decides: Stripper, Dancer, or Just an Independent Contractor?
By Carmon M. Harvey For those of you who have ever patronized an entertainment establishment commonly referred to as a “strip club,” it may not have … Read more