For some rogue staffers, lifting office supplies or seeking reimbursement on a few minor “non-business related” charges is mere child’s play. (more…)
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If an employee makes a remark that suggests he's thinking of killing a co-worker, firing him's a reasonable response, correct? A court just ruled it may not be a legal one if it can be shown the firing was triggered…
We get that employers want to protection their intellectual property -- a big reason to have employee contracts. But adding this clause seems like a bit much. (more…)
HR pros know managers can land your company in trouble when supervisors aren’t careful about what they say around the office. (more…)
If your organization uses the services of independent contractors, here's something to think about: Lowe's Home Centers is on the hook to the tune of $6.5 million -- plus legal fees -- to settle a lawsuit filed by ICs who…
When it’s used correctly, paid time off (PTO) is the type of benefit that prevents employees from burning out. Unfortunately, PTO abuse is an all-too-common occurrence for many employers. (more…)
Citywide Protection Services formed an agreement with its security guards: The guards could work extra hours in exchange for straight-time pay only -- no time-and-a-half. (more…)
How confident are you that your company has the right people in management positions? (more…)
Most people let a curse -- or, in some instances, many curses -- fly at work on occasion. Usually it isn't a problem. Here's an instance where it could be. (more…)
A worker is fired for emailing porn via his company email address. Then he sues, claiming he was really let go so the firm wouldn't have to pay for his retirement benefits. Read the dramatized version of this real-life case…
Lord knows we've heard enough stories about how employees misbehave on social media. Now comes the tale of the manager who set up a fake Facebook account to spy on what one of his underlings was saying on a private…
Working with independent contractors? Here are 15 ways to ensure you don't end up as the next write-up on the Department of Labor's website for misclassifying them as employees. (more…)
Nobody ever said being a manager was easy. Here's an upbeat look at how your supervisory people can increase their effectiveness -- and become the managers everybody wants to work for. (more…)
It’s not always easy to keep interns engaged through a whole summer of helping your regular employees do the crucial work to keep the place profitable. Guest poster Matthew Gordon offers some advice and tactics. (more…)
So we're all agreed: Engaged employees are the key to every organization's success. But engaging today's employees is no easy task. (more…)
The other employment laws have nothing on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Here's why the FLSA is the employment law you're most likely to violate.Look no further than the recent investigation into pay practices at Neiman Printing, Inc., in…
