Bankrupt firm’s managers may be liable for unpaid wages
September 7, 2009 by Jared Bilski
When a company folds without paying its employees their due wages, can managers be held personally accountable? More…
September 7, 2009 by Jared Bilski
What would you do? Open-door policy hurts supervisors’ authority
August 14, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Periodically, we ask three HR managers how they’d handle a difficult situation at work. Today’s problem: An upper manager’s open-door policy threatens the authority of first-line supervisors. More…
The workplace violations feds will be investigating this year
May 26, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
A look at the U.S. Department of Labor’s budget for FY 2010 shows where the agency will be stepping up investigations of workplace violations and enforcement of labor laws. More…
Answers to tricky HR questions: No. 1 cause of sexual-harassment lawsuits?
May 11, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
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’s the No. 1 thing we can do to prevent sexual-harassment complaints in our workplace? More…
Court to decide limits on employee Web privacy
May 1, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Suppose an angry employee uses a social-networking Web site to trash your company, your managers and even your customers. Can you legally take action against the employee? The results of a landmark federal-court case will provide the answer.
10 Crucial steps when you’re hit with an EEOC complaint
April 24, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
How employers respond to an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint often spells the difference between a speedy, successful defense and a nightmare investigation. More…
Feds issue new workplace-safety guide
April 14, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
In March, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new Field Operations Manual for its inspectors. What’s in the manual presents a good guide to employers about what to expect during an OSHA safety inspection. More…
HR’s lighter side: EEOC commits labor violation
April 3, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
It’s not so rare that an employer might commit a Fair Labor Standards Act violation. But, jeez, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission? More…
What would you do? Supervisor reluctant to work with employee who has ‘alternative lifestyle’
March 26, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Periodically, we present a real-life workplace problem and ask three HR managers to provide a solution. This week’s problem: A supervisor expresses his objections to working with a gay employee. More…
Record number of bias claims filed against employers
March 19, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Last year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission saw a record number of discrimination claims filed against employers. Why the big jump? More…
