Passage of the Ledbetter Act — making it easier for employees to sue over claims of wage discrimination — has sent HR offices scurrying around to make sure they’ve retained every piece of paper associated with pay and promotions. That’s probably the wrong approach when building a defense against such claims. More…
Even if you can’t give out raises this year, a recent study found there are ways you can motivate employees that don’t require dipping into the company’s bank account. More…
When Congress passed the so-called Ledbetter Act, employers braced for an onslaught of wage-discrimination claims and big payouts. It hasn’t happened quite that way. More…
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…
Congress is taking a look at proposals that would mandate paid leave for employees, including paid maternity leave. We asked 436 HR managers whether their employers offered paid maternity leave. Here’s what they said. More…
A nationwide survey shows most employees are pessimistic about getting raises and other perks — meaning if your company is giving increases, it’s something to trumpet. More…
