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FacilitiesNew Year's Green Resolutions for 201201/03/2012
Independent ContractorsUsing the VCSP: What is an Independent Contractor? 01/03/2012
Independent ContractorsIndependent Contractors or Employees: Could Court Decide?01/03/2012
Prevailing WagesDid PA Subcontractors Have to Pay Prevailing Wages?01/04/2012
Training‘Black Swan’ Wage and Hour Suit: Review Unpaid Internship Rules01/04/2012
HiringOhio Launches Small Business Job Creation Tool01/04/2012
Independent ContractorsResolving Employee Misclassification: Requirements for IRS' VCSP01/04/2012
Aliens and ImmigrationWhat You Need to Know About I-9 Compliance in 201201/05/2012
Government ContractorsObama Signs NDAA, Affects TRICARE Providers01/05/2012
Employment ContractsHow Does MA Employer Recoup for a Contract Breach?01/05/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Can Employers Use Expired FMLA Forms from the DOL? Do They Have a Choice?01/05/2012
Violence in the Workplace4 Keys to Workplace Violence Prevention01/05/2012
Disabilities (ADA)ADA Regulations: What is a Mental Impairment? 01/05/2012
Disabilities (ADA)ADA Regulations and Mental Conditions: What Accommodations Must Employers Provide?01/06/2012
Racial DiscriminationRace Discrimination Suit Takes Strange Twist 01/06/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—January 2 to January 6, 2012 01/06/2012
GrievancesNLRB Rules Certain Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Are Unlawful01/09/2012
FacilitiesTips to Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Office Building01/09/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Students, Volunteers, or Employees?01/09/2012
Employee Handbooks3 Simple Questions to Ask Before Crafting Social Media Policies 01/09/2012
HR Strategy5 Strategies to Revive Employees' Work Ethic01/10/2012
Employment ContractsNoncompete Clauses in Illinois: Which Are Enforceable?01/10/2012
OSHANew OSHA Web Page for Winter Storm Hazards01/10/2012
AccidentsUI Taxes Decrease for Texas Employers01/10/2012
PayrollGovernor Cuomo Signs MTA Payroll Tax Reduction01/10/2012
Civil RightsWas Employee a Victim of Racial, Gender Bias?01/10/2012
TrainingMA Employers Receive $11.3 M in Training Grants01/10/2012
Sexual HarassmentSexual Harassment: What Conduct Creates a Hostile Work Environment?01/10/2012
Employee HandbooksKey Elements to Consider When Drafting a Social Media Policy 01/10/2012
LeadershipResolutions for Retaining Employees in an Improving Economy01/11/2012
EthicsIs Yours an Ethical Organization?01/11/2012
Termination (with Discharge)What Speech Is Protected and What’s Not?01/11/2012
Health Insurance Continuation (COBRA)COBRA Complications Confuse HR01/11/2012
AccidentsGasoline Savings Tips01/12/2012
Civil RightsU.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ministerial Exemption01/12/2012
ErgonomicsReducing Corporate Pain01/12/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Fired in Retaliation or for Violating Absence Policy?01/12/2012
Racial DiscriminationDid Hiring Policy Have Disparate Impact?01/13/2012
Safety and HealthLaw Enforcement Deaths Up, Firearms Now Top Cause 01/13/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—January 9 to January 13, 2012 01/13/2012
Facilities'Green' Your Employees' Energy Habits01/16/2012
Employee HandbooksEmployee Handbooks: A Company’s Sword and Shield01/16/2012
National Origin DiscriminationNational Origin Bias Against Professors?01/16/2012
Employment ContractsEmployment in Canada: Understanding Canadian Employment Contracts01/16/2012
Healthcare InsuranceFL Poll: 'Defensive' Medicine is Driving Up Healthcare Costs01/17/2012
Unemployment CompensationUI Taxes Decrease for Texas Employers01/17/2012
HiringTax Credits Available to New York Employers01/17/2012
HiringOhio’s November Employment Numbers Improve01/17/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Got Leave? The FMLA—Colds, Flu and What to Do01/17/2012
Mileage AllowanceNo Rise in Mileage Reimbursement for Fed Workers 01/17/2012
Electronic MonitoringSmarten Your Social Media Policies01/17/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Workers' Compensation and FMLA Conflicts: What Are Your Options?01/17/2012
HR Strategy10 Workplace Trends for 201201/18/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Verbal Complaints Covered Under FLSA, Says WHD01/18/2012
Equal Pay/Comparable WorthDid Power Company Violate Equal Pay Act?01/18/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Don’t Take Whistleblowing Risk Lightly01/18/2012
OrientationWhat Should HR Include in New Hire Orientation? 01/18/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Don’t Mistake Employees for Students and Volunteers01/19/2012
HR StrategyOvercoming Hesitancy in Corporate Green Efforts01/20/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—January 16 to January 20, 201201/20/2012
Safety and HealthDOT Revises Hours-of-Service Requirements for Commercial Truck Drivers01/20/2012
Background ChecksPepsi Agrees to Pay $3 Million After Investigation Into Background Check Policy01/20/2012
RecordsHR Recordkeeping for Employers: Update on What to Keep, What to Toss, and How to Transition From Paper to E-Files01/22/2012
HR StrategyRep. Gabrielle Giffords, Role Model for Interns, to Resign01/23/2012
Safety and HealthInjuries, Illnesses Said to Cost U.S. $250 Billion Per Year01/23/2012
Racial DiscriminationPhiladelphia Company to Pay $450,000 to Settle Racial Bias Lawsuit01/23/2012
NLRANLRA: What Does It Allow Employees To Do?01/23/2012
EthicsGuidelines for an Ethical Workplace01/24/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Using Apps for Disability Accommodation01/24/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Snow Days and the FLSA’s Payroll Laws01/24/2012
Civil RightsEEOC Releases Draft Strategic Plan, Addresses Social Media01/25/2012
Safety and HealthHelp Keep Employees Safe While They Travel01/25/2012
Electronic MonitoringWas GPS Tracking of NY State Employee Legal?01/25/2012
Notices (Posting)TX Businesses Report Employment Poster Scams01/25/2012
AccidentsMA Case: Does Travel Income Count as 'Regular' Pay?01/25/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementOhio Case: May City Demote Police Captain Due to Budget Cuts?01/25/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)FLSA Law: Was He Covered?01/25/2012
Work/Life5 Tips for Managers to Help Their Teams Achieve Work/Life Balance01/26/2012
Work/LifeGreening Your Super Bowl Party01/26/2012
Age DiscriminationBeware! New RFOA EEOC Rule Is Coming01/26/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Healing Pilgrimages Not FMLA Protected 01/26/2012
Retirement Savings/401(k)Why New Fee Disclosure Rules Are Important to 401(k) Plan Participants01/26/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—January 23 to January 27, 201201/27/2012
OSHAOhio Company Faces $288,000 in OSHA Fines01/27/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Employee Fired for Poor Performance, Awarded $880,00001/27/2012
Work/LifeProtect the Environment and Improve Your Personal Finances? It's Possible.01/30/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)FMLA Rules: The Forms Have Expired!01/30/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Was Disabled Person ‘Otherwise Qualified’?01/30/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Retaliation Leads the Way in Workplace Discrimination01/31/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Leave for Mental Health Recurs Sooner Than Physical Health Leave, Study Shows01/31/2012
Healthcare BenefitsStudy Reveals Employees Not Using Vision Benefits02/01/2012
Homeworkers/ TelecommutingTelecommuting: Are Employers Liable for Home Office Injuries? 02/01/2012
Independent ContractorsWhy Hire an Independent Contractor? 02/01/2012
Independent ContractorsWhat is an Independent Contractor? 02/01/2012
Exempt PersonnelExempt Employees: CA Supreme Court Ruling Leaves Questions About Administrative Exemption02/01/2012
Sexual HarassmentTX Case: Sexual Harassment Perp or Conspiracy Victim?02/01/2012
Equal Pay/Comparable WorthIL Equal Pay, Prevailing Wage Penalties Increase02/01/2012
HiringFlorida DEO: 2 Percent Drop in Jobless Rate Under Scott02/01/2012
AccidentsWorker Sues for Military Service Discrimination; Can a Supervisor Be Held Personally Liable?02/01/2012
Civil RightsHas Weight Influenced Your Decision to Hire?02/02/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)USDOL: TX Hospital Refused Intermittent FMLA Leave02/02/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)OK to Pursue Two Wage and Hour Suits at Once?02/02/2012
Unemployment CompensationPennsylvania Considers Bond Issues for Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund02/03/2012
UnionsControversial Right-to-Work Bill Enacted in Indiana02/03/2012
HR StrategyGoing Green Doesn’t Mean Spending Lots02/03/2012
Child LaborDOL Reproposes 'Parental Exemption' of Child Labor in Agriculture Rule02/03/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Was Firing in Retaliation for Whistleblowing?02/03/2012
Civil RightsNY Fish Market to Pay $900,000 for Racial Discrimination02/03/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)DOL Proposes Expanding Military Family Leave Provisions 02/06/2012
ErgonomicsHarvard Experts Assess Tablet Computer Risks02/06/2012
HiringImproved Job Growth in January for Both Genders: Women Reentering Labor Force, but Men Leaving02/06/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Employer Successfully Defends Firing, Race Bias Claims 02/06/2012
Compensation AdministrationPay Ranges: Key Concepts 02/06/2012
Compensation AdministrationWhy Do We Need Pay Ranges?02/06/2012
Domestic Partner Benefits9th Circuit Finds Proposition 8 Unconstitutional02/07/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Comment Period Extended for Proposed Rule to Increase Jobs for Workers with Disabilities02/07/2012
Work/LifeGreen Your Academy Awards Movie Viewing--or Any Movie Night!02/07/2012
EthicsHR Is First Line of Defense Against Unethical Employees02/07/2012
HR StrategyLegal Issues Top Small Business Concerns for 201202/07/2012
Electronic MonitoringDid Employee or Employer Own Social Media Accounts?02/07/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Final Rule Extends Title VII Recordkeeping Requirements to GINA02/07/2012
Electronic MonitoringWhat Do Recent Court Decisions Mean for GPS and Other Vehicle Monitoring Devices?02/07/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Curb FMLA Abuse through Clarification and Authentication02/07/2012
WellnessFebruary Is American Heart Month; Is Your Workplace Heart Healthy?02/08/2012
Compensation Administration3 Questions to Ask Before Implementing a Pay-for-Performance System02/08/2012
Compensation AdministrationWhat Is Pay-for-Performance? Know Before You Implement a System02/08/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementLove in the Workplace: 3 Key Conversations to Have with Employees 02/08/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Get Your FMLA-Related Forms in Order02/08/2012
Safety and HealthWhen Older Workers Drive02/09/2012
Healthcare InsuranceNew Rule Requires Insurers to Use Plain Language in Describing Health Plan Benefits, Coverage02/09/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHave You Ever Dated Your Boss? 18% Say Yes02/09/2012
Compensation AdministrationNY Governor Signs Executive Compensation Order02/09/2012
Compensation AdministrationMarket-Based Compensation: A Process02/09/2012
Racial DiscriminationSuspended for Poor Performance or Race Bias?02/09/2012
Compensation AdministrationMA Case: Was Clerical Worker Entitled to Out-of-Grade Pay?02/09/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)FLSA Laws: Who's Exempt?02/09/2012
TrainingMassachusetts Releases Workforce Development Plan02/09/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Disabilities: FEHC Orders Employer to Pay $96K for Termination Based on Perceived Disability02/09/2012
Workers' CompensationPA Case: Were Employers Liable for Worker’s Hearing Loss?02/09/2012
HiringIL Reforms Include Numerous Tax Credit Extensions02/09/2012
Termination (with Discharge)FL Case: Was Terminated Teacher Denied Due Process?02/09/2012
Healthcare InsuranceSmartphones Can Reduce Employer Healthcare Coverage Costs02/10/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—February 6 to February 10, 201202/10/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Plant Workers Sue Over 'Donning and Doffing'02/10/2012
TrainingJob Training Prominently Featured in DOL 2013 Budget02/13/2012
Sexual HarassmentSexual Harassment and OSHA: Is Sexual Harassment a 'Recognized Hazard'?02/13/2012
Aliens and ImmigrationI-9 Form Audit: What Should You Do After You're Notified? (Video)02/13/2012
PrivacyEmployee Privacy: Was Invasive Video Made 'For Training Purposes?' 02/13/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementRomance in the Workplace: What Can Employers Do?02/14/2012
Domestic Partner BenefitsWashington Passes Law Allowing Same-Sex Couples to Marry02/14/2012
Healthcare InsuranceOhio Launches Healthcare Initiative02/14/2012
HiringGovernor Scott Launches Hiring Florida’s Heroes02/14/2012
Aliens and ImmigrationHSI Investigations Cost Houston Firms $4 Million02/14/2012
Sexual HarassmentSexual Harassment 'Mental Anguish' Award Debated02/14/2012
VacationsDid Union Owe Accrued Vacation Pay to Its Own Outgoing Employees?02/14/2012
Compensation AdministrationWhat Makes Executive Compensation Different From Other Types of Compensation? 02/14/2012
Complaints and Investigations10 Tips for Workplace Investigations02/14/2012
HiringThe Art of Hiring Smart02/14/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Proposed FMLA Rules Published Today02/15/2012
Healthcare InsuranceMichigan Chamber Files an Amicus Brief in U.S. Supreme Court Case Challenging ACA02/15/2012
CommunicationEmployees Desire a Higher Sense of Accountability in the Workplace, Survey Finds02/15/2012
Retirement Savings/401(k)New 401(k) Fee Disclosure Rules: Compliance and Communication Are Critical02/15/2012
Military Service (USERRA)USERRA Regulations: Questions from Our Readers02/15/2012
Violence in the WorkplaceViolence in the Workplace: Did She Actually Pose a Threat?02/16/2012
AIDS and DiseaseFlu Season Alert—Protect Yourself and Others 02/16/2012
Maternity and PregnancyEEOC: Discrimination Based on Pregnancy, Caregiving Remains Widespread Problem02/17/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—February 13 to February 17, 201202/17/2012
Safety and HealthProposed White House Budget Highlights Worker Safety 02/17/2012
Aliens and ImmigrationFlorida WHD Offices Collaborate with Mexican Consulate02/17/2012
Compensation AdministrationWhat Is Pay for Performance? And What Isn't? (Video)02/20/2012
Healthcare BenefitsFinancial Execs Said to Play Key Role in Benefits Decisions02/20/2012
Maternity and PregnancyArizona Jury Decides Against Restaurant Owner in Pregnancy Discrimination Case02/20/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Make Sure Your Emergency Plan Is Inclusive02/20/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)New Expiration Dates on FMLA Forms: Good Until 201502/20/2012
Child Care/DaycareThree-Quarters of Companies Where Working Moms Are Employed Don't Offer Childcare Benefits02/21/2012
FacilitiesToss Those Plastic Water Bottles—From Your Daily Routine, Not in the Trash!02/21/2012
Job DescriptionsTips for Small Employers: Utilize Job Descriptions to Avoid Legal Claims02/21/2012
Employment ContractsEmployment Contracts: Doctor Terminated Before His Start Date Files Suit 02/21/2012
Unemployment CompensationFL Unemployment Case Hinges on Timeliness of Appeal02/21/2012
Workers' CompensationWorkers’ Comp Rates Drop for PA Businesses02/21/2012
HiringIL Businesses Qualify for $67 Million in WOTC Credits02/21/2012
Sick LeaveIs City Obligated to Buy Back Unused Sick Leave?02/21/2012
Domestic Partner BenefitsACLU Challenges New Law Affecting Domestic Partner Benefits 02/21/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)FMLA Abuse: You Can Curb It02/21/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Firm to Pay $33,710 for Disability Discrimination02/22/2012
Turnover5 More Ways to Reduce Turnover Costs02/22/2012
Turnover8 Critical Methods to Reduce the Cost of Turnover02/22/2012
Aliens and ImmigrationImmigration Enforcement: Anatomy of an ICE Investigation02/23/2012
Aliens and ImmigrationImmigration Enforcement: Are Your I-9s Audit-Ready?02/23/2012
WellnessGovernment Studies Examine Law Officer Wellness02/23/2012
PayrollPayroll Tax Cut Extended Through 2012, IRS Revises Form 94102/24/2012
Complaints and InvestigationsHow to Resolve Conflict: Tips for HR Involvement 02/24/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—February 20 to February 24, 201202/24/2012
Compensation AdministrationAvoiding The Most Common Pay Grade and Range Structure Mistakes02/27/2012
Affirmative ActionSupreme Court to Rule in Affirmative Action Case: Could Employers Be Affected? 02/27/2012
Work/LifeShould You Be Plugged in When Your Device Is Already Fully Charged?02/27/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)FMLA Rules: Can I Take Leave When I'm Eligible?02/27/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Time Off to Vote: State Leave Laws Control, But Policies Help!02/27/2012
Complaints and InvestigationsHow HR Should Respond to and Resolve Conflict02/27/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementNew Study: Generational Differences in the Workforce Matter02/28/2012
UnionsDid PA City Commit an Unfair Labor Practice?02/28/2012
Employment ContractsWas Noncompete Agreement Overly Broad, Unenforceable?02/28/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Was Triage Nurse Fired in Retaliation for Reporting 'Illegal Activities'?02/28/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Did Firm Refuse to Hire Applicant Due to Her Hearing Disability?02/28/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)5 Tips to Curb FMLA Abuse02/28/2012
TrainingFree Report from HR Daily Advisor Helps Managers Build Effective Training Programs02/29/2012
PayrollLeap Year No Big Deal for Payroll in 2012 02/29/2012
Retirement Savings/401(k)401(k) Fee Disclosures Are Coming: Employers Get Ready02/29/2012
HR Strategy5 Toughest Topics for Workplace Talks03/01/2012
CommunicationYou’re Green! Now What?03/01/2012
Civil RightsSupreme Court Fortifies Ministerial Exception03/01/2012
Age DiscriminationWhat to Prove in ADEA Cases?03/01/2012
Workers' CompensationData Institute Announces 2012 Workers' Comp 'Report Cards'03/02/2012
Domestic Partner BenefitsMaryland Becomes 8th State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage03/02/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—February 27 to March 2, 201203/02/2012
Age DiscriminationTreated Badly Because of Age?03/02/2012
HR StrategyMaking Employee Engagement in Sustainability Successful03/05/2012
Notices (Posting)D.C. Judge Upholds NLRA Posting Requirement, Finds Enforcement Provisions Invalid03/05/2012
RecordsE-Records: The Pros and Cons of Going Paperless03/05/2012
HiringWill You Vow to Hire a Veteran?03/05/2012
Background ChecksTop 10 Trends in Background Checks for 2012: EEOC Scrutiny of Criminal Background Checks Heads List 03/05/2012
WellnessIt's National Nutrition Month: Serve Up Wellness Info with a Side of Nutrition Tips03/06/2012
Bonus PaymentsWas Former Shareholder Entitled to Bonus, Continued Employment?03/06/2012
Maternity and PregnancyDid Pregnant Dental Hygienist Lose Her Job Due to Discrimination?03/06/2012
TrainingOhio Launches Office of Workforce Transformation03/06/2012
Unemployment CompensationMA Governor Patrick Freezes UI Contributions03/06/2012
Independent ContractorsIndependent Contractors: Fired Insurance Agent Wasn’t an ‘Employee’ 03/06/2012
HR StrategyTips for HR Pros: Working with the C-Suite03/06/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Summer Intern Pay--or Not To Pay03/06/2012
OSHAOSHA Whistleblower Program Gets Higher Profile03/06/2012
Compensation AdministrationCreating a Market-Driven Compensation System03/06/2012
Termination (with Discharge)How to Prevent Retaliation Lawsuits 03/07/2012
Healthcare Insurance'Individual Mandate' May Be Crucial03/07/2012
Communication10 Worst Things About Meetings03/07/2012
Disabilities (ADA)MA Attorney Alleges Retaliation after Paternity Leave03/07/2012
Disabilities (ADA)New Standards for Accessible Design Compliance Begin March 1503/08/2012
HiringHR, Recruiters Should Use LinkedIn to Find Talent03/08/2012
Age DiscriminationBrooks County, Texas Settles Retaliation Lawsuit03/08/2012
Civil Rights'You Don't Like My Politics, Do You?'03/08/2012
HR StrategyHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—March 5 to March 9, 201203/09/2012
Sexual Harassment‘Horsing Around’ or Sexual Harassment?03/09/2012
HR MetricsWhat Are HR Metrics and How Can They Help You?03/11/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementUsing Software to Make Printing More Efficient03/12/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)3 Tips to Avoid Intermittent FMLA Abuse-Part 203/12/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)3 Tips to Avoid Intermittent FMLA Abuse-Part 103/12/2012
Age DiscriminationAge Discrimination and the Aging Workforce03/12/2012
HR StrategyWork/Life Issues, Not Money, Key to Stemming Departures by Top Talent 03/13/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementTriton HR and BLR Announce Strategic Partnership03/13/2012
Travel TimeWhen Must an Employer Pay for Travel? Part 203/13/2012
Travel TimeWhen Must an Employer Pay for Travel? Part 103/13/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Did Terminations Violate Whistleblower Statute?03/13/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Worker Contends His Complaints Led to Retaliation03/13/2012
Workers' CompensationWorker Injured By Car Entitled to Workers' Compensation?03/13/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Terminated Worker Files Sexual Harassment, Disability Bias Claims03/13/2012
Employee HandbooksOH Case Underscores Value of Employee Handbooks03/13/2012
TrainingMA Employers: Workforce Training Fund Applications Just Got Easier03/13/2012
National Origin DiscriminationNational Origin Discrimination Against German Nationals?03/13/2012
Sexual HarassmentSexual Harassment: Work Environment Was ‘Objectively Hostile and Abusive’03/13/2012
Sexual HarassmentSexual Harassment: Did She Ever Make a Complaint? 03/13/2012
Military Service (USERRA)Violation of USERRA Regulations?03/14/2012
Personnel/ HR Management86% of Survey Respondents Plan to Tune into March Madness at Work 03/14/2012
Sexual HarassmentDid Behavior Amount to Sexual Harassment?03/14/2012
Safety and HealthPoison Prevention Week: Office Chemicals Can Be Dangerous03/14/2012
AdvertisingOR Legislature Bans Job Advertisements that Are Biased Against the Unemployed03/15/2012
HiringEmployers Optimistic About Hiring in 201203/15/2012
Military Service (USERRA)USERRA Protections Expanded Under VOW to Hire Heroes Act03/15/2012
Laws & RegulationsEmployment Rules in China: An Overview-Part 203/15/2012
Laws & RegulationsEmployment Rules in China: An Overview-Part 1 03/15/2012
Unemployment CompensationDOL Announces New Online Tool to Report UI Fraud 03/16/2012
Electronic MonitoringAre Your IT Workers Feeling the Effects of March Madness? 03/16/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—March 12 to March 16, 201203/16/2012
Religious DiscriminationConvergys Settles Religious Discrimination Lawsuit03/16/2012
BenefitsBenefits Professionals Name Top Five Priorities for 201203/19/2012
CommunicationStudy Provides Insight on How to Gauge the Success of Employee Engagement03/19/2012
Civil RightsDon't Get Socked with a Retaliation Charge03/19/2012
Compensation AdministrationVideo: What Compensation Survey Data Is Reliable?03/19/2012
SmokingIndiana Smoking Ban Signed into Law03/20/2012
FacilitiesCreating a Breastfeeding-Friendly Environment Not Difficult for Employers, Says Expert03/20/2012
Employment ContractsArbitration: How to Ensure Your Arbitration Agreement Is Found Valid in Court03/20/2012
Healthcare InsuranceTexas State Workers Pay Surcharge for Tobacco Use03/20/2012
Civil RightsSexual Orientation Discrimination Against Police Officer?03/20/2012
HiringNew York Program Promotes Hiring of Former Prisoners03/20/2012
HR Metrics4 Rules of HR Metrics03/20/2012
HR MetricsHR Metrics: 10 Ways to Assess Strategic Business Context of Your Organization03/20/2012
Healthcare InsuranceAdvance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Preventive Services for Women03/21/2012
Sexual HarassmentWas Harassment Severe?03/21/2012
FacilitiesLactation Room Issues in the Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace 03/21/2012
Religious DiscriminationFired for Her Religious Beliefs?03/21/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Supreme Court Rules State Employees Cannot Sue Under ‘Self-Care’ Provisions of the FMLA03/22/2012
Healthcare InsuranceHealth Insurance Rate Hikes in 9 States Are Excessive, Says HHS03/22/2012
Government ContractorsFedEx Agrees to Pay $3 Million Settlement for Alleged Hiring Discrimination03/22/2012
SmokingCDC Launches New Campaign Encouraging Smokers to Quit03/22/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—March 19 to March 23, 201203/23/2012
Healthcare InsuranceHealthcare Reform: 2 Years Later 03/23/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Employee Disability Case: Did She ‘Spoliate’ Evidence?03/26/2012
Rest PeriodsWhen Are Work Breaks Paid? 03/26/2012
Aliens and ImmigrationDOL Tightens Guest Worker Rules 03/27/2012
Government ContractorsWhen Will Census Bureau’s 2010 EEO File Be Ready?03/27/2012
CommunicationWhat Do We Do About This Spouse?03/27/2012
Wage and Hour InvestigationsWage and Hour: DOL and California to Collaborate on Reducing Employee Misclassification03/27/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Disabilities: Lawyer Blames Termination on Bipolar Disorder03/27/2012
Sex DiscriminationArbitration Award for Sex Discrimination Reviewed03/27/2012
BenefitsTips on Communicating 401(k) Fees to Meet New DOL Rules03/28/2012
Work/LifeGreen Roofs Can Have Neighborhoods Looking Up03/28/2012
Affirmative ActionEEOC Publishes Annual Report on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Data03/28/2012
Compensation AdministrationTime to Unfreeze Your Wages?03/28/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)FMLA Abuse: How Can HR Prevent It? (Video)03/29/2012
Racial DiscriminationRace Discrimination: Why Did Court Split Up Class Action?03/29/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Risks of Misclassifying Exempt Workers 03/29/2012
Alcohol and DrugsHow's Your Drug-Screening Program?03/29/2012
Healthcare InsuranceU.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Healthcare Reform03/30/2012
CommutingCommuters at End of Line: House Fails to Restore Pre-Tax Transit Accounts03/30/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—March 26 to March 30, 201203/30/2012
Alcohol and DrugsThe Sober Reality of Alcohol in the Workplace03/30/2012
TelephonesNew Cellphone Bans in WV and NC04/02/2012
HR StrategyDOL Wage and Hour Division Opens Field Office in Great Falls, Montana04/02/2012
AdvertisingOregon’s Unemployed Must Be Allowed to Apply04/02/2012
Age DiscriminationEEOC Clarifies 'Reasonable Factors Other than Age'04/02/2012
Work/LifeCelebrate Easter and Passover with Green Enthusiasm04/02/2012
BenefitsToday Is National Employee Benefits Day 04/02/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Whistleblowing: Which Employees Are Covered by SOX?04/02/2012
Military Service (USERRA)Returning Military and the Workplace: USERRA, FMLA, Tax Credits, and other Concerns04/02/2012
Compensation Administration6 Elements of an Effective Employee Pay Communication Strategy04/03/2012
HiringNACE: Hiring of New Grads Up 10.2% over Last Year04/03/2012
Safety and HealthAre Pests Getting Pesky? Protect Your Workplace04/03/2012
Electronic MonitoringSmartphones at Work: Legal Risks When Employees Bring Mobile Devices04/03/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Taskforce Seeks Jobs for Developmentally Disabled 04/03/2012
CommunicationDiffusing Angry People: The Unexpected Response04/03/2012
Exempt PersonnelExempt Employees: How to Secure the ‘Commissioned’ Employee Exemption04/03/2012
Sexual Harassment13 Steps to Investigating a Workplace Harassment Complaint - Part 204/04/2012
Sexual Harassment13 Steps to Investigating a Workplace Harassment Complaint - Part 104/04/2012
Compensation AdministrationCompensation Management: It Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult04/04/2012
Healthcare InsuranceObamacare: Will it Live or Die?04/04/2012
SmokingCDC Launches Edgy Tobacco Education Campaign04/05/2012
Leadership6 Tips for Inspiring Innovation Among Work Teams04/05/2012
VacationsUnpaid Vacation Costs Company $1 Million04/05/2012
HiringTexas Back to Work Surpasses 25,000 Job Placements04/05/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Disabilities: Was He Reasonably Accommodated?04/05/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—April 2 to April 6, 201204/06/2012
Accidents10 Steps to I-9 Form Compliance04/06/2012
Alcohol and DrugsSubstance Abuse in the Workplace Is a Safety Hazard04/09/2012
Sex DiscriminationDid City Discriminate and Retaliate against New York State Police Officer?04/09/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)5 Strategies for Reducing FMLA Abuse in Your Organization04/09/2012
Electronic MonitoringEmployers: Protect Yourselves When Mobile Devices Come to Work 04/09/2012
Workers' CompensationTDI-DWC Hosts Educational Sessions on Returning Injured Employees to Work04/10/2012
HiringBasics of Recruiting on LinkedIn: Getting Started04/10/2012
HiringOhio Receives Funds for Small Business Loans04/10/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Whistleblower Suit Filed Against Texas School District04/10/2012
RetirementPension Reforms Enacted in New York04/10/2012
RetirementMassachusetts Creates Retirement Plan for Non-Profits04/10/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)FMLA Certification Basics (and California Considerations)04/10/2012
Racial DiscriminationWas Employee Subjected to Reverse Race Bias?04/10/2012
BenefitsFirst Survey on Strategizing, Implementing Benefits Communication Launched04/11/2012
PrivacyWorst Passwords for Employees to Use and How to Fix Them04/11/2012
AccidentsFL Law Permits Drug Testing for State Employees04/11/2012
NLRANLRB: Did Fired Employee Suffer Unfair Labor Practice?04/11/2012
Performance Appraisal10 Rating Errors to Avoid in Performance Reviews04/11/2012
Disabilities (ADA)‘Linkage’ with Disability Placement Organizations04/11/2012
LeadershipUnderstanding Leader’s Behavior Helps You ‘Manage Your Boss’04/12/2012
Sex DiscriminationSex Bias Charges Cost City of Philadelphia $48,60004/12/2012
Compensation AdministrationWhy Use Pay Grades? 04/12/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Manager Makes 'Best Jobs in 2012' List04/13/2012
Rest PeriodsCA Court Rules Employers Are Not Responsible if Employees Choose to Work During Meal Periods04/13/2012
WellnessApril Means Tick Season—and the Threat of Lyme Disease04/13/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)DOL Extends Comment Period on Proposed FMLA Rules04/13/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—April 9 to April 13, 201204/13/2012
HR Metrics ‘The Top 25 Hardest Working Towns in America’ List Released04/16/2012
NLRADistrict Court Issues Ruling on NLRA Posting Requirement04/16/2012
CommunicationGearing Up to Celebrate Earth Day in the Workplace04/16/2012
Aliens and ImmigrationSocial Security Number Mismatches? Take Care04/16/2012
Wage and Hour Investigations10 Tips to Avoid a DOL Wage & Hour Investigation04/16/2012
Complaints and InvestigationsLegal Considerations for Conducting Workplace Investigations04/16/2012
NLRAUpdate: Court Injunction Bars NLRB from Enforcing NLRA Poster Requirement04/17/2012
CommunicationArkansas State Website Goes Mobile04/17/2012
NLRADistrict Court’s Ruling May Delay NLRA Posting Requirement04/17/2012
Unemployment CompensationFlorida Governor Signs Numerous Employment Bills04/17/2012
Job PostingNew Recruitment Tool for Illinois Employers 04/17/2012
TrainingRecruit Interns with Texas Workforce Commission's New Website04/17/2012
Alcohol and DrugsOhio Firefighter Challenges Termination after Drug Test04/17/2012
Sex DiscriminationAre Transgender Employees Protected?04/17/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)2013 Proposed Budget Will Help States Provide Paid Family Leave, Says White House04/18/2012
NLRANLRB Postpones NLRA Posting Requirement, Will Appeal District Courts’ Rulings 04/18/2012
Political ActivityOffice Politics? Just Say No04/18/2012
Death of EmployeeOSHA Issues New Directive on Communications after Workplace Death of an Employee04/19/2012
Termination (with Discharge)How to Avoid Employee Retaliation Claims 04/19/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Was She Guilty of FMLA Abuse?04/19/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Long Island Firm to Pay $120,000 for Retaliation04/19/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—April 16 to April 20, 201204/20/2012
HR StrategyEarth Day Survey: Workers, Jobseekers Are Eco-Conscious 04/20/2012
CommutingEarth Day Is Every Day for Workers Who Use Public Transportation 04/20/2012
NLRANLRA Poster Requirement Postponed, but Election Rule Still Takes Effect April 3004/20/2012
Background ChecksNearly 40% of Employers Research Job Candidates on Social Media Sites04/20/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Did EEOC Response to Disability Complaints Overreach?04/20/2012
Age DiscriminationAge Discrimination Regulation Takes Effect April 30, 201204/23/2012
OvertimeHow Much Did Employee Work Off-the-Clock?04/23/2012
Rest PeriodsGive Me a (Lunch) Break! Why Employees Skip Meal Breaks04/23/2012
Compensation Administration10 Questions to Answer for a Sound Employment Compensation Philosophy 04/24/2012
SmokingWhich Costs More, Obesity or Smoking?04/24/2012
Jury Duty/ Court AppearanceEmployee Jury Duty: Fired for Being Impaneled?04/24/2012
TrainingPennsylvania Updates Regulations for Public Insurance Adjusters04/24/2012
Age DiscriminationWorker Claims Age Bias After Rescinded Promotion04/24/2012
Racial Discrimination'If They Hate You, They Must Hate Us'04/24/2012
Employment ContractsFL Case: Did Veterinarian Violate Noncompete Agreement?04/24/2012
Civil RightsEEOC Updates Guidance on Use of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions04/25/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementApril 25 is OKHR Day, Celebrates HR Professionals in the State04/25/2012
PrivacySocial Media Passwords: A Giant Brouhaha04/25/2012
Administrative Exemption60th Anniversary of Administrative Professionals Day04/25/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Curbing FMLA Abuse While Preventing Claims04/25/2012
WellnessWho Let the Dogs In? They May Help Reduce Stress04/25/2012
HR StrategyWhat to Tell Co-workers Remaining After a Work Separation04/26/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Termination Decisions During FMLA: When HR Directors Tell Too Much04/26/2012
Background ChecksCan Employers Include Credit Checks in Background Checks?04/26/2012
AIDS and DiseaseMonkeypox Scare—When Employees Travel Abroad04/27/2012
HiringHiring Outlook Improves for Administrative Jobs, According to Survey04/27/2012
Alcohol and DrugsSubstance Abuse Affects Millions, Costs Billions04/27/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—April 23 to April 27, 201204/27/2012
WellnessWhy Employees Should Attend Wellness Training (Video)04/30/2012
CommutingU.S. Public Transportation Systems Show Commitment to Sustainability04/30/2012
Healthcare BenefitsIRS Sets 2013 HSA Contribution Limits04/30/2012
Motor VehiclesQuestions from Our Readers: Are Motor Vehicles and Employees a Bad Combination?04/30/2012
SecurityDid Former Employee Violate Computer Fraud and Abuse Act?05/01/2012
Dress CodesEmployee Dress Codes: Opt for Simplicity05/01/2012
Rest PeriodsOvertime Pay: Rest Break Reduction Burns Up Hot Dog Vendors05/01/2012
LayoffWas Layoff Decision an Unfair Labor Practice?05/01/2012
Alcohol and DrugsNY School Bus Driver Fired After Positive Drug Test05/01/2012
HiringHiring from Outside? Think Again05/01/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Unpaid Internships and FLSA Compliance05/02/2012
Religious DiscriminationTerrorist Jokes, Discrimination Cost AutoZone $75,00005/02/2012
Vietnam Vets/ VeteransAdvice for Employers on Hiring Vets with PTSD05/03/2012
Healthcare InsuranceSmall Businesses: Are You Clear on the Affordable Care Act?05/03/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)Fact Sheet Helps Employers Understand FMLA Retaliation Issues05/03/2012
EmergenciesIs Your Business 'Business' Ready?05/04/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—April 30 to May 4, 201205/04/2012
Personnel/ HR Management2012 Older Americans Month, 'Never Too Old to Play'05/04/2012
Rest PeriodsMeal and Rest Breaks: California Supreme Court Clarifies Employer Obligations 05/07/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementNational Nurses Week 2012: Advocating, Leading, Caring05/07/2012
Employee HandbooksIs Your Employee Handbook in Good Shape?05/07/2012
WellnessInsurer Challenges Employees to Get Moving05/08/2012
Background ChecksVideo: EEOC Enforcement Guidance Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions 05/08/2012
FacilitiesWorkplace Spring Cleaning as an Environmental Ed Opportunity05/08/2012
Safety and HealthSupermarket Settlement Affects 60 New England Stores05/08/2012
Workers' CompensationOhio BWC Proposes Rate Freeze for 2012-201305/08/2012
Workers' CompensationTruck Driver Who Violated Safety Rules Denied Workers' Compensation05/08/2012
Religious DiscriminationEmployee Perceived to Be Jewish Complains About Anti-Semitic Comments05/08/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Can VP Sue for Unpaid Salary?05/08/2012
TelephonesAlabama Governor Signs Texting Ban into Law05/09/2012
Sexual HarassmentRuling in Sexual Harassment Case Is Controversial05/09/2012
Right to Know/ Hazard CommunicationOSHA Revises Safety Training Rule for Hazardous Chemical Right-to-Know05/09/2012
Retirement Savings/401(k)Video: 401(k) Fee Disclosure Requirements-What You Need to Know (Part 1)05/10/2012
HR StrategyFlexible Hours Best Gift for Return-to-Work Moms, Says New Survey05/10/2012
Domestic Partner BenefitsPresident Obama Announces Support of Same-Sex Marriage 05/10/2012
Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)HIPAA Regulations and Discrimination: How to Stay Protected05/10/2012
GrievancesDid Decision Not to Grant Tenure Violate CBA?05/10/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Was She Disabled According to the Law?05/10/2012
Racial DiscriminationFired Because of Race Bias?05/10/2012
Maternity and PregnancyDo Working Moms Feel Pressured to Take Less Maternity Leave?05/11/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—May 7 to May 11, 201205/11/2012
Civil RightsManhattan Law Firm to Pay $574,000 for Age Discrimination05/11/2012
Racial DiscriminationDid Officer Experience Race Bias?05/14/2012
Retirement Savings/401(k)Video: 401(k) Fee Disclosure Requirements-What You Need to Know (Part 2)05/14/2012
Maternity and PregnancyAccommodating New and Expectant Mothers: Why Maternity Policies Matter05/14/2012
UnionsFederal Judge Finds NLRB’s Election Rule Invalid05/15/2012
Electronic MonitoringMaryland Becomes First State to Enact Password Privacy Protection Bill05/15/2012
Disabilities (ADA)Obesity in the Workplace: A Disability You Must Accommodate?05/15/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Wrongful Termination for Refusal to Repossess Property?05/15/2012
Healthcare InsuranceNew York Health Exchange Draws Praise, Fire05/15/2012
Retirement Savings/401(k)401(k) Fee Disclosures: DOL Provides More Guidance 05/15/2012
Termination (with Discharge)Was County Required to Reinstate Fire Captain?05/15/2012
NLRANLRB Upholds Unlawful Termination, Denies Reinstatement to Employee05/15/2012
Overtime3 Steps to Calculating Overtime Pay Correctly05/15/2012
Communication4 Best Practices in Creating Targeted Benefits Communication05/16/2012
Retirement Savings/401(k)Video: 401(k) Fee Disclosure Requirements--Plan Participant Communications05/16/2012
OvertimeOvertime in California: Are You Getting it Right? 05/16/2012
Succession Planning5 Tips for Effective Succession Planning05/17/2012
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)FLSA Laws: Exempt or Nonexempt?05/17/2012
Maternity and PregnancyFired for Pregnancy or Good Reason?05/18/2012
Personnel/ HR ManagementHR Daily Advisor Week in Review—May 14 to May 18, 201205/18/2012
Leave of Absence (FMLA)How to Earn an 'A´ in Family Leave: Do You Make the Grade? 05/21/2012
Exempt PersonnelNonexempt vs. Exempt: 10 Factors Determining Discretion and Independent Judgment 05/21/2012
Age DiscriminationAge Discrimination and the RFOA Defense: What is Reasonable? 05/22/2012
Disabilities (ADA)When Is Cancer a Workplace Disability? What Employers Should Know05/23/2012
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