4 reasons to make your benefits info public
Why should you post your benefits info on the web — and not just the company’s intranet system?
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A lot of employees, especially your troublemakers (you know who they are), think they’re safe when they leave the work premises. They’re not.
Employee handbooks are supposed to protect the company. But thanks to these common mistakes, many policy manuals are a lawsuit waiting to happen.
If you need to write an employee handbook, or your handbook hasn’t been updated since COVID, you’ve probably googled “employee handbook tools” or “handbook templates” to speed up the project timeline. A small sample of some things you may have encountered in your search: For an on-demand webinar that’ll be a big help to you,…
On July 26, 2022, the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act was signed into law in Massachusetts by Gov. Charlie Baker. This is the 18th state making it illegal to discriminate against a person based on their hairstyle or texture. Massachusetts joins states such as California, Virginia and Tennessee, to…
It’s an easy task to overlook. But keeping your employee manual up to date is crucial in today’s ever-shifting maze of workplace rules and regs.
Employment handbooks are a valuable tool for employers and can be used to set some employer-friendly terms. But there are lines that can’t be crossed. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently ruled that an employer went too far when it incorporated a handbook provision that said employees had to file all…
In an ideal – if boring – world, employees would show up for work on time every day, exceed standards in their day-to-day duties, get along perfectly with their bosses and co-workers, and follow every company rule. Alas, we don’t live in an ideal world. And that’s where the concept of progressive discipline comes in….
How much control do employers have over their employees’ use of social media? Different considerations are relevant depending on whether the employer is public or private. In a recent ruling, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decided that a private employer did not improperly interfere with the rights of its employees when it imposed several…
It’s not just social media policies that are drawing the attention of the National Labor Relations Board. The NLRB’s also focusing on the “at will” clause contained in many company handbooks.
Here’s a good reason to dust off that employee handbook and re-familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of your policies. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently reviewed an employer’s handbook and issued memoranda, offering guidance on the legality of certain policies. What’s lawful, what’s not While not an official ruling from the NLRB,…
And the beat goes on: The National Labor Relations Board has stuck its nose into another non-union organization’s employee handbook.
Hiring employees in new states is good on one hand – a great recruitment tool – but it’s also a major pain in HR’s side because of all the legal hoops employers must jump through. But is it worth it? Industry experts agree that the pros outweigh the cons. In part two of this three-part…
Good managers don’t relish the prospect of firing people – indeed, they cringe at the thought. But letting people go is part of the manager’s franchise.
The employee handbook is a common document for a company to have, but it’s not mandatory. A handbook is one of those nice-to-haves because it’s nice for both the employer and the employee. It’s a compilation of information about company employment practices, policies, benefits, conduct expectations, safety guidelines and more. Without a handbook, the company…
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