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EEO reporting: It’s time!
by Gary S. Fealk It is once again time for employers to report the demographics of their workforce to the Joint Reporting Committee of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The report, which is commonly referred to as an EEO-1 report, typically must be filed between […]
Two Case Studies on USERRA—Who Wins?
In yesterday’s Advisor, Attorney Matthew Effland outlined the basic requirements of USERRA (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act); today, two USERRA case studies plus an introduction to the guide many call the “FMLA Bible.” Case Study 1: John Falsifies Paperwork The facts: John is a supervisory employee at a delivery company and is a […]
‘Passiontivity’ Is Clue to Engagement and Motivation
Assessment Tool for Career Motivation Harrington offers the chart below as a way of assessing career motivation: You’d like to get people to high skill, high motivation jobs. If they are highly motivated with low skill, go for professional development. Low skill and low motivation suggest ending the relationship. Low motivation and high skill is […]
Train Employees on Appropriate Use of the Internet at Work
The material in today’s Advisor is adapted from BLR’s 10-Minute HR Trainer session, “Appropriate Internet Use.” A Reasonable and Balanced Approach Surveys indicate that in most workplaces today, employers and employees agree that some nonbusiness use of the Internet is both inevitable and acceptable. When allowed, appropriate personal use of the Internet in the workplace […]
HR’s Response to Leave Issues? Bewilderment
“In all the jurisdictions I’ve practiced in, the general reaction to leave issues is bewilderment,” says Attorney Matthew Effland. In a recent presentation at SHRM’s Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, Effland clarified the particularly confusing issue of military leave.
‘Hey, Boomers, We Want Your Jobs!’ (But Not Your Stress)
The problem is compounded, Harrington says, because although Gen Xers do want to move up to the Boomers’ jobs, they don’t want the stress that goes with the jobs. They also want work/life balance, and that creates a conflict. Harrington, founder and president of Purposeful Hire Inc., offered her tips at BLR’s Strategic HR Summit, […]
Are Your Employees Trained on the Appropriate Use of the Internet?
The material in today’s Advisor is adapted from BLR’s 10-Minute HR Trainer session, “Appropriate Internet Use.” The Situation The Internet is an essential business tool for most organizations today. It not only provides instant access to vital information but it also offers instant communication anywhere in the world at any time of day. Access to […]
What Rights Do Part-Timers Have?
What Is Considered ‘Part-Time’ Employment? There is no state or federal employment law that defines the term “part-time” or specifies the number of hours an employee must work per week to be considered part-time as opposed to full-time. Many employers classify part-time employees as those who regularly work fewer than 30 hours per week.
What Supreme Court’s DOMA decision means for employers
by Maria Reed On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which had mandated that “in determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the word ‘marriage’ […]