By Michael P. Elkon It is a quiet Friday afternoon for you at Wernham Hogg Paper Company. As you gaze out the window and contemplate your plans for the … Read more
Dot-Jobs Legal Case Ends With Win Allowing Job Boards On .Jobs Address
The long-standing legal dispute over the establishment of job boards using the SHRM-sponsored .jobs Internet address has been resolved in favor of the job … Read more
When Can An Employer Require An Exempt Worker Take Unpaid Leave?
By Eric B. Meyer Like most employers, you likely have a workforce comprised of both non-exempt and exempt employees. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, … Read more
Right-to-Work or Wrong-to-Work? Why the Michigan Vote Makes Sense
I have to say it’s been fun to have a front row seat in the Right-To-Work debate that raged on in Michigan this past week! Even President Obama made an … Read more
How to Establish a Spectacular Global Workforce in Singapore
By Alice Wang Year after year, Singapore is one of the most prime and thriving economy’s in Greater Asia. Given its centrally situated geographic location, … Read more
That Controversial Right-to-Work Vote: If It Can Happen In Michigan…
By Marc Bloch Earlier this week, after much heated debate in the state legislature, Michigan became the 24th state to adopt right-to-work legislation. The … Read more
Want to Improve Morale and Teamwork? Start by Spreading Goodwill
Do you want to improve employee morale? Would you like greater teamwork, especially across departments? How does elevating your customer service quality — … Read more
New Fees Under Health Care Reform Are Beginning to Kick In
By Robert C. Christenson The new health care reform law includes a number of new taxes and fees which are rarely mentioned by the law’s supporters. On … Read more
Workplace Signs of the Season: Sometimes, Even Santa Gets Fired
By Eric B. Meyer With the National Hockey League season in jeopardy, I imagine that Canadians are a fairly ornery bunch these days. Even further north, … Read more
What Happens When HR Says Employee Firing Was FMLA Retaliation?
By Eric B. Meyer Here’s a new one: HR testifies that an employee firing was FMLA retaliation (yes, you read that right). Better settle the case, … Read more