The hidden risks of PTO
June 19, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
There’s no federal or state law that says you have to offer employees paid vacations or paid time off (PTO). More…
There’s no federal or state law that says you have to offer employees paid vacations or paid time off (PTO). More…
When one of our readers submits a good idea, such as a useful form or document, others often ask for copies. You are not going to ask for copies of the newsletter Delaware used to try to promote diversity. More…

A down economy is an up time for wrongful-discharge lawsuits by employees who have been let go — and are angry about it. More…
An employee is terminated for publicly cursing at and insulting a member of upper management. The employee sues, charging the termination violates HR’s own written policies. Who won this real-life case? More…
Resolved: Putting together a good employee handbook is a pain. But having a weak one — or none at all — could be dangerous. More…
HR’s new function: Standing up to workplace bullies. What used to be considered a good idea may now become law. 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…
Using a four-step test, attorney Jim Velasco audits companies’ I-9 procedures to make sure they comply with government standards. Most companies fail the test. More…
If you decide to pay employees to learn more about and become better at their jobs, you’ll also want to make sure you don’t overlook a key factor in making sure the investment is worthwhile.
Your boss says, “We need a new policy manual.” Be assured, the task doesn’t have to be the equivalent of brain surgery, or even dental surgery.