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How I Learned to Love Doing Performance Appraisals – And Other Lies
By BLR Founder and Publisher Bob Brady BLR’s publisher on why he loves … and hates … doing performance appraisals. Writing performance appraisals is something I love doing! That’s because every time I struggle through one, I repeat the wisdom that I’ve heard again and again (and truly believe) that says, “Here’s a chance to […]
Writing or Auditing Your Affirmative Action Plan: Tough Jobs Made Easier
Writing or auditing your AAP makes filling out your IRS Form 1040 look tame. But there is a resource to help you do it better and easier. The EEO-1 report recently written about in HR Daily Advisor is just one part of an effort by this nation to end discrimination in the workplace. It started […]
Employment Law Tip: The Risks of Business Travel Abroad
In light of current events, including the unrest in the Middle East and the recent terrorist plot uncovered in London, it’s wise to take a close look at what you can do to ensure the safe passage of employees who are required to travel abroad as part of their jobs. Here are three tips: Check […]
Wage and Hour: Rent-A-Center Settles Overtime and Meal Breaks Suit
Rent-A-Center Inc., a rent-to-own business based in Plano, Texas, has agreed to shell out $4.95 million (including attorney’s fees) to settle a class action lawsuit charging that the company violated California wage and hour laws pertaining to overtime, meal and rest breaks, and delaying final paychecks. The settlement, which will be shared by about 6,000 […]