November 6, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Yes, the pro-union Employee Free Choice Act is floundering in Congress. That’s given some businesses the idea that they’ll never see a unionizing effort. Those are exactly the businesses that are most vulnerable. More…
November 5, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Can you limit online shopping at work, without being seen as the second coming of Scrooge? Take a look at the figures and decide. More…
November 4, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
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…
November 3, 2009 by Kerry Isberg
Let your Finance people know that for 2010, many employees looking to sock away more for retirement won’t be able to boost their payroll deductions. More…
November 2, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
If you ever get an application from one Santo Gambino, you can be fairly certain he won’t make a request to telecommute — at least not as long as he’s married. More…
October 30, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Not to be outdone by the Senate, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed her version of health reform — and a key difference from the Senate proposal. More…
October 29, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Some of the latest tinkering with the health-reform bill could have big financial consequences for businesses. More…
October 28, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Despite protests from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Congress voted to continue funding for the E-Verify system.
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October 27, 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 does the Fair Labor Standards Act say about rounding hours up or down? More…
October 26, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
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…