Are Florida Interns Owed Overtime and Minimum Wage?
A federal court in Ft. Myers, Florida recently ruled that 25 former student registered nurse anesthetists have the right to a jury trial on whether they were “employees” of Collier Anesthesia, P.A.
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Supreme Court’s Action On ‘Travel Ban’ Eases Some Employer Concerns
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow a limited form of President Donald Trump’s “travel ban” to take effect means people from the affected countries who work for employers in the United States are probably exempt from the ban. But the decision doesn’t clear up all questions for those employees and their employers, according to […]
Employer Asks SCOTUS to Address Joint Employment
An employer has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on joint employment in wage and hour claims—an issue that has recently divided the federal courts of appeal and drawn mixed messages from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
Hiring: 70% of Employers Use Social Media to Screen Candidates
Before posting pictures of your late-night revelry or complaints about your job on social media, think again—70% of employers use social media to screen candidates before hiring, up significantly from 60% last year and 11% in 2006.
Ask the Expert: Must We Allow Employee’s Service Animal on Job Site?
Question: We have an employee who is getting a service animal and wants to know our policy on it. What can we ask in terms of why he needs the animal? What rights do we have in terms of allowing the dog on the job site? We operate heavy equipment at the job site and […]
Recruiting AI and Cultural Fit
Yesterday we heard from Edward Page, Business Development head of ThisWay Global concerning recruiting trends like recruitment platforms and employer branding. Today we’ll hear more from him on the topics of cultural fit and AI.
Work Toward Ensuring Workplace Harmony
Yesterday’s Advisor featured steps from coach Akshay Nanavati on how to end the cycle of conflict in your workplace and foster workplace harmony. Today, Nanavati shares more tips for conflict resolution.
A Fresh Look at a Proven Method of Recruitment: Newspaper Advertising
Before the internet, companies that wanted to reach job seekers posted ads in newspapers. Today, many companies continue to rely on newspaper advertising for employee recruitment, although the focus has changed.
OSHA Proposes December 1 for Electronic Submission of 300As
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule to delay the date by which certain employers are required to submit their completed 300A form electronically from July 1 to December 1, 2017. The Agency is proposing the extension to allow the Trump administration an opportunity to review the requirements of the rule […]
J.P. Morgan’s Leave Policy Discriminates Against Dads, Complaint Says
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a father employed by J.P. Morgan Chase have filed a complaint against the company, alleging that its parental leave policy discriminates against dads.