High Court makes 401(k)s fair game for lawsuits
Heads up for HR: The Supreme Court has just given individual employees the green light to sue to recover losses in their 401(k) accounts.
Compensation
When a layoff hits: Don’t miss this checkbox on your list of to-do’s
Overseeing a layoff can be stressful and hectic. Plus, you’re dealing with angry workers who are more prone to sue. There’s one step you’ll want to take to make sure you’re protected.
Answers to tricky HR questions: COBRA notifications and exempt pay
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.
My best HR management idea: Adjusting awards to match employees’ efforts
HR manager Steve Cohen saw that despite repeated attempts to structure a fair employee awards program, all he got was a lot of grumbling about how unfair it was. Here’s how he fixed the problem (part of an ongoing series).
Opinion: HR’s role in saving money and aggravation
Ever get the feeling that other managers think of you as a nag who’s always on their backs about following the rules and the law? Good. That means you’re doing your job.
What HR managers told us: Understanding FLSA
We asked 376 HR managers how well they thought they understood the Fair Labor Standards Act. Here’s what they said.
