Open-Door Policy: What Does It Mean for You?
Does your organization have an “open door” policy? What does that mean in your organization?
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YouTube Video Responsible for Beauty Queen’s Workers’ Comp Fraud
Haven’t we learned by now that if you’re going to play the system, it’s better to keep a low profile? With the advent of social media, laying low is proving to be a hard challenge for people trying to get away with workers’ compensation fraud!
Employer obtains injunction to prevent misuse of its confidential information
by David McDonald When an employee announces that he or she is resigning in order to go work for a competitor, it is only natural for an employer to become anxious—particularly when the departing employee has access to the business’s confidential information. Complicating matters further is the technological ease with which an employee can wrongfully […]
Workers Put All Their Eggs in CEO’s (Market) Basket
By Jennifer Carsen, JD The movie practically writes itself: The bitter family feud. The plucky underdogs. A community pulling together as one to triumph in the name of justice. Hollywood-ready, to be sure—but the unlikely hero in this tale happens not to be a matinee idol but the CEO of a regional chain of grocery […]
Building Your Employee Talent Pool—Best Practices
Building a recruitment strategy that can meet the ups and downs of everyday business in a volatile economy is a tough challenge. To compound matters, you are not alone in your quest for the best employees. Even companies that are not currently hiring are actively building their talent communities and their candidate pools in preparation […]
Can You Get Sued Over Improper Leave Administration?
Can you get sued over improper leave administration? The short answer is yes, but it usually requires either mistreatment, discrimination, or a perception of such.
Workers Put All Their Eggs in CEO’s (Market) Basket
By Jennifer Carsen, JD Writer, HR Daily Advisor If you haven’t been following the saga of Tewksbury, MA-based Market Basket over the past few months, here’s a recap: The Grocery Wars: A Summer of Upheaval In June, Arthur S. Demoulas led a majority group of board members of the family-owned business to oust the company […]
FAQ on Hands-Only CPR
For more information, go to www.handsonlycpr.org. Q: What is Hands-Only CPR? A: “Hands-Only CPR” is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see an adult suddenly collapse in the “out-of-hospital” setting. It consists of two steps: Call 911 (or send someone to do that). Begin providing high-quality chest […]
Survey—Background Checks on Social Media? Policy Enforcement?
Policy Focus: Background Checks Multiple states and cities have enacted laws in recent months that govern the use of background checks, so this year’s survey takes a closer look at those policies. We kicked it off by asking how many survey participants have background check policies (74.4%) then moved on to ask how many apply […]
More IRS Guidance on ACA’s Health Coverage Reporting Rules
IRS on Aug. 29 issued two sets of questions and answers about reporting on health coverage for large employers under Section 6056 and for all employers under Section 6055 of the reform law. Section 6056 reporting is required by “applicable large employers” that provide health coverage to their full-time employees and is needed for the government to carry out […]