In early March, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed its first lawsuits, in which it alleged that employer had violated Title VII by … Read more
Few Give Their Policy Management System Passing Grades
The days of organizations conducting policy management through spreadsheets, email and generic document-sharing platforms aren’t over yet. But they … Read more
Why You Might Want Exempt Employees to Keep Timecards
Management need not keep hours-worked records for employees who qualify for one of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s Section 13(a)(1) executive, … Read more
EEOC Says Most Sex Harassment Training Is Ineffective
Despite 30 years of training and sensitivity sessions since the U.S. Supreme Court first said sexual harassment is discrimination, workplace harassment … Read more
Fingerprint vs. Name-Based: Which Background Screening Solution Is Best for Employers?
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard about states and municipalities passing bills requiring FBI or state fingerprint background … Read more
OFCCP Issues Final Rule on Sex Discrimination
Yesterday, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced publication of its long-awaited final rule on sex discrimination. This … Read more
How a Good Job Description Helped An Employer Win
Since all of you have mastered reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this post seems rather unnecessary. Oh, that’s … Read more
How Will You Tell Them They’ll Have to Punch In?
Looming changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rules mean businesses of all sizes have to make some difficult decisions about how to … Read more
3 Ways to Use Your Workforce Data to Improve Safety
Editor’s note: It would be a mistake to believe accidents and work-related illnesses are mostly a blue-collar concern. Data shows that workers in … Read more
HR’s 3 Duties to Business Traveling Safety
The unpredictable acts of terror we recently saw in major business destinations like Paris and Brussels are a stark reminder that protecting and preparing … Read more