Top 20 HR Strange But True Stories for 2016, Part 1
As 2016 comes to an end, let’s recap the year’s best HRSBT stories! In true countdown fashion, we’ll start with #20!
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Best Practices for Handling Political Activity in the Workplace
When a single Starbucks® employee refused to yell out “Trump”—the name a customer gave when placing an order—he made national headlines and set off a social media protest against the company.
Does the ADA Require Noncompetitive Transfers? Courts Remain Split
The question of whether the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires noncompetitive transfers as an accommodation has long divided the federal courts of appeal. And until the U.S. Supreme Court answers the question, employers are left with a mix of conflicting court rulings and federal guidance.
Connecticut Court Affirms Employer’s Request for Enhanced FMLA Certification
By John Herrington The requirements imposed by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) often present administrative difficulties for HR personnel. Indeed, the FMLA gives employees who request and take leave plenty of advantages and provides significant penalties for employers that fail to comply with their obligations under the Act.
Hiring Managers: It’s Tough to Predict Long-Term Success of New Hires
A new study from Visier, a provider of Workforce Intelligence, has found that although organizations today are spending more money than ever on recruiting, 52% of hiring managers are unable to predict the long-term success of their new hires. Furthermore, the study found that 71% of hiring managers said that to increase the quality of […]
New Hiring Outlook Shows Steady Economic Progress and Encouraging Job Prospects
U.S. employers are cautiously optimistic about hiring plans going into Quarter 1 2017, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The Net Employment Outlook for Quarter 1 2017 is +16%, a decline of two percentage points compared to the previous quarter, taking into account seasonal variations. Anticipated hiring in Q1 2017 is relatively stable […]
Plan Sponsor Groups Call on DOL to Withdraw Proposed Form 5500 Changes
Two major plan sponsor organizations urged the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to withdraw the revisions it proposed to the Form 5500 reporting requirements for group health and retirement plans.
Winter Workplace Safety: Cold Weather Training
Winter can bring with it a host of safety-related issues that need to be addressed in the workplace. Here are some of the costs and consequences of winter-related accidents in the workplace—and also a few easy steps you can take to avoid these winter woes at work.
When are criminal charges none of your business?
by Hannah Roskey Off-duty misconduct could lead to an employee’s dismissal. But a recent court decision in Ontario suggests that the circumstances where that will amount to just cause for termination are quite limited. The court found that an employee who had been fired after being criminally charged with sexual assault was wrongfully dismissed. The […]
Which employer mandates are on Trump’s chopping block?
Employers can expect some relief from federal requirements under the Trump administration, especially those put in place under President Obama. New pay reporting requirements and the overtime rules almost certainly are doomed, as are new requirements for contractors, attorneys from Fortney & Scott predicted during a recent webinar. On the other hand, employers are likely […]