Q One of our employees asked to her see personnel file. We have never shared this information with employees, and I feel we shouldn’t do it. Our COO, on the other hand, is open to being more transparent and sharing some information. What are the pros and cons of letting the employee see her personnel file?

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued new forms you can use to meet the notice and certification requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Here are six good reasons to use the new forms.

Conducting effective and accurate employee evaluations is an important part of any manager’s or supervisor’s job. Employee evaluations can be used as a sword, cutting through an employer’s defenses of its adverse employment decisions, or as a shield for the employer against an employee’s claims in a lawsuit. This article will address the potential consequences of poorly conducted performance evaluations.