While the benefits of wellness programs have been well documented, little has been said about the drawbacks and hidden costs. More…

The labor market’s tight, but that’s not stopping workers from trying to jump ship to another employer. More…

Many firms dock a salaried employee who has used up his or her allotted paid time off (PTO) and is then absent from work.  Is this policy legal under FLSA? More…

In this economy, bartering is back in style — not the best news when you’ve only got caskets to trade. More…

Looking for a way to make flex accounts a little more employee friendly? More…

The Senate’s plan to reform the nation’s health system could include a tax on employer-provided health benefits. More…

Total compensation statements are a proven way to show employees the firm invests a lot more in them than just their salaries. But be careful. More…

When it’s time for a raise, most companies handle the event in pretty much the same way — the wrong way. More…

Now’s the time to decide whether your employer falls under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. The deadline for complying is Jan. 1. More…

Big companies are stable and strong, right? Yeah, right. As we’ve seen, even the biggest can get crushed under a crashing Dow-Jones. And the fact is, too, smaller companies have an edge on the big guys when it comes to retaining top talent. More…