When someone on the job is getting married, there are rules about what’s OK and what isn’t. More…

They take everything from paper clips to computers. And some think there’s nothing wrong with it. More…

Anyone in the HR or benefits field knows how health coverage works. But what about the rest of your employees or new HR staffers? Here’s a good Web site to get them up to speed. More…

The big push is on – especially at the state and local level – to nudge employers to register with E-Verify, the government Web program that allows you to electronically verify the information provided on the Form I-9. Whether you’re using the program already or are thinking about it, there are some facts and factors you should be aware of. More…

In this real-life case, a Muslim employee performs poorly and is terminated. He sues the company for discrimination, noting that his boss made derogatory comments about Arabs and terrorism. Who won? More…

A new federal court ruling warns some employers that there’s no more “open season” on accessing employees’ e-mail. More…

The situation: One employee “goes off” on another, and maybe even gets physically abusive or engages in harassment. You call in the offender, and he says, “I have a documented mental disability that causes me to behave that way.” More…

We asked 366 HR managers, “If you reject interviewed applicants, do you get back to them and let them know they weren’t selected?” Here’s what they said:

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The EEOC reports that discrimination based on religion is a fast-growing problem that’s reflected in the leap in complaints filed by workers. The main problem: Few employers are certain how to handle requests for days off or flexible hours. More…

Hardly anyone can be certain about complying with all the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act relating to overtime and white-collar exemptions. But you can adopt good policies that protect your company from penalties if someone does make a compliance blunder. More…