Almost 1,200 HR managers responded to our poll about how they view the employment policies of President Barack Obama, and how those policies will affect HR. Here’s what they said, and here are 10 relevant pieces of legislation that probably will come into play in 2009. More…

With the tight economy, creditors are stepping up wage-garnishment actions. So, what can an employer do if an employee piles up three garnishments? Four? Five? Ten? More…

When her boss told HR director Lynette Kautz to put together some training for the company’s managers – but not have it take too much time or cost too much — she figured out an innovative but simple approach. More…

Can tough times create more dishonest employees? A recent survey of 329 HR managers answers the question — and offers hope if you’re a smaller employer. More…

Conventional wisdom: HR is the the last to go. New wisdom: Nobody’s safe. More…

The new Americans with Disabilities Act regulations are set to kick in January 1. Problem: The members of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission haven’t agreed to sign off on the new deal. More…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) submitted to the Federal Register an interim final rule to revise Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Among other changes, the rule narrows the list of acceptable identity and employment authorization documents.  More…

Our team of experts fields real-life everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: What are the rules on laying off an employee who’s on FMLA leave? More…

The future of the Department of Homeland Security’s E-verify program is uncertain, as various groups battle in courts and Congress to decide on funding and the program’s legality. Have you ever used the program? Would you consider it if the program got extended? More…

You pick. What’s your favorite new (or new to you) HR product/app for 2008? More…