Have you heard the term “brelfie”? It’s a twist on the word selfie’ and it’s a new trend in which everyone from celebrities to non-famous folks take … Read more
Chamber Readying Lawsuit Over OT Rules
There are 78 days left until the new U.S. Department of Labor overtime rules take effect. However, according the a recent report from Chris Opfer and Ben … Read more
What Do You Do About “Out Sick” Workers Working From Home?
Technological advancements have greatly increased connectivity for people in different locations, which makes it much easier for employees to carry out … Read more
With So Many FLSA Lawsuits, Here’s What You Should Do
Nobody wants to think about getting sued. And most business owners like to think that if they’re doing their due diligence, doing right by their employees, … Read more
Your Performance Reviews Are Biased Against Women
Language in performance reviews often conforms to gender stereotypes that result in women and men being put on different career paths, with men being … Read more
Can You Enforce the Confidentiality of Employee Settlements?
A reader emailed me yesterday. “Hey Eric, Clients are wondering about value of settlement NDAs after ex-Fox News HWE victims go public despite contracts. … Read more
Here’s How to Prevent Accidents and Avoid New OSHA Fines
The numbers are staggering. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration there were 4,281 deaths in the workplace in 2014. On average, 12 … Read more
Beat Drug Test Cheaters With These Screening Alternatives
There are about 14 million drug users in the US, 70% of which are employed, costing employers and society generally $120 billion in lost productivity. … Read more
Yes, You Can Ban Political Talk At Work. But Good Luck
Over the weekend, my HR buddy Heather Kinzie and I exchanged emails about employees discussing politics on social media. Serendipitously, a recent employee … Read more
How to Ensure Your Shared Service Center Delivers On the Promise
It’s Sunday night in a dimly lit regional office. Major presentation is due Monday morning to senior management on the recent changes to corporate HR … Read more