Human Resources

Appeals Court: ADA Protections Go Beyond Essential Job Functions

October 11, 2013

An appeals court found that employers have on obligation under the Americans with Disabilities Act not only to provide accommodation […]

One CEO’s Radical PTO Policy: Treat Employees Like Adults

October 10, 2013

By implementing unlimited vacation time, or FTO (Free Time Off), Bloomfire created a culture of respect and trust, without seeing […]

A Couple Of Fine Old English Words Spell Trouble For Tyson

October 9, 2013

In a doffing and donning class action, the court did not accept Tyson’s contention that…

Union Showdown At Mississippi Nissan Plant

October 7, 2013

United Auto Worker organizers are pulling out all stops in an effort to organize the huge Nissan assembly plant in […]

Employers Should Get Out Ahead Of Flu Season

October 4, 2013

With flu season upon us, employers looking to minimize lost productivity should implement policies that encourage sick employees to stay […]

IRS Outlines Tax Changes For Employers Offering Same-Sex Spouse Benefits

October 1, 2013

The Internal Revenue Service has released guidelines that will help employers who offered benefits to same-sex partners of employees prior […]

Employers Pressuring Workers To Volunteer Will Pay

October 1, 2013

Employees who feel compelled to volunteer in work-related charity efforts can ask to be paid for their time under the […]

Post-Acquisition Workforce Integration

September 30, 2013

Concluding an M&A deal is a major undertaking, but for most buyers the real work begins after the ink is […]

Love Conquers All, Except Disparity In Workplace Power Dynamics

September 24, 2013

Companies need a clearly defined policy regarding personal relationships between colleagues, and when relationships that go against those policies are […]

Coming Soon: Heavy Regs For A Ubiquitous Dust

July 30, 2013

OSHA is expected to propose new rules for the regulation of silica dust by Labor Day, in what the writer […]

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