An arbitration agreement is supposed to be designed to keep everyone out of court. Then why is it that so many end up being settled in a messy and expensive lawsuit? More…
The U.S. Justice Department has announced it won’t enforce federal laws banning marijuana use for medical purposes, and some states have OK’d prescription pot. So, how do those rulings affect workplace anti-drug policies? More…
Lawyers say HR pros could be on the hook for employees’ illegal online behavior. More…
Despite protests from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Congress voted to continue funding for the E-Verify system.
Warnings about bad documentation often involve high-tech situations — for example, watch what you e-mail, since it creates a permanent record. But managers need to be careful of how they handle more primitive documents, too. 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 does the Fair Labor Standards Act say about rounding hours up or down? More…
Would you have granted this worker, who was absent due to drunkenness, FMLA leave? More…
An employee insists he got demoted because of his disability. His boss says it was all about performance, not disability. Who won this real-life legal case? More…
Need evidence to fight a fraudulent employee claim? Don’t expect Facebook to help. More…
Find out how to avoid five of the most common — and costly — errors when embarking on a succession planning initiative for your mid/large company.
As an HR Professional, this practical guide to strategic HR practices is a must read!
Are the Benefits of Automatic Enrollment Worth the Cost?
Find out in The Business Case for 401(k) Automatic Enrollment. More…
