By Eric B. Meyer So, by now, all of you must be familiar with the case in Iowa — I’ve blogged the heck out of it here and here — where … Read more
The Unintended Consequences of a New Social Media Law
By Eric B. Meyer I got an email the other day from my SHRM buddy Tara Mauk Arthur. She lives in Arkansas, which is one of 12 states to have a social media … Read more
Why We Need Bereavement Policies That Make More Sense
Grab your company’s Employee Handbook and take a look at the Bereavement Leave policy. Go ahead, I’ll wait. It probably starts out by stating how the … Read more
Is Obesity a Workplace Disability? One Court Bucks the Trend and Says No
By Eric B. Meyer In mid-June, the American Medical Association concluded that obesity is a disease “requiring a range of medical interventions to … Read more
If You’re a Global Employer, You Need Global Employee Data Policies
By Danielle Urban When is the last time your company reviewed its data protection policies? If your company employs any international employees, it may … Read more
The Ongoing Struggle to Properly Manage Social Media in the Workplace
By David B. Ritter Social media is a part of everyday life. Wherever you turn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, to name a few, are ever present. … Read more
Is Your Background Screener Doing the Job? Here’s How to Tell
Choosing and monitoring your background screening vendor is as important — and maybe more so even — than the interview you conduct with … Read more
No Non-Compete in the Offer Letter? Maybe It’s No Problem
By Eric B. Meyer You’re hiring for an engineer position. To assist, you engage a search firm, which finally locates an ideal candidate. After a … Read more
Supreme Court’s DOMA Ruling Likely to Bring Recruiting Advantages to Certain States
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional is likely to have one particularly positive side … Read more
“But the Employees Agreed to It” Is Not a Defense For Not Paying OT
By John E. Thompson Our recent “Pay Practice Myths” post cautioned that having an employee enter into an agreement that is contrary to the … Read more