4 More Best Practices for Creating an EAP
Here are some additional best practices to adopt or apply if you want your EAP to remain effective—continued from yesterday’s post.
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Long-Awaited Supreme Court Decision Strikes Down Union ‘Fair Share’ Fees
A sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 27 that unions representing public-sector workers can’t collect fees from those who choose not to join the union—a decision seen as a major threat to the financial structure of unions representing government workers, but also being called a rallying point for unions.
Best Practices for Creating an EAP
Did you know that nearly 80% of employers offer employee assistance programs (EAPs) now? And as even more employers begin to adopt them, it’s becoming even more critical that your EAP is effective and yields real-world results so that you can continue to attract and retain top talent. Keep reading to learn more about EAPs […]
Finding Room to Sing: Encouraging Workplace Flexibility and Well-Being
“After five years of putting work first and striving to be the ‘go-to’ guy, I was on the brink of burning out.” That’s what Karlo Siriban, PwC Technology Consultant, said to me recently.
Travel Ban Upheld by SCOTUS
In a 5-4 opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the September 2017 version of President Trump’s controversial “travel ban.” The proclamation restricts entry to the United States of nationals of countries of “identified concern,” including several majority-Muslim nations.
Consider Including These Key Terms in Your Well-Drafted Employment Agreements
You’ve found your ideal job candidate. The person has the skills and qualifications to perform well in the position you’re hiring him for, and he fits the mold and culture of your company. You’ve sent this person an offer of employment, and he has accepted. The offer may have provided a few details regarding the […]
Training Not Enough to Overcome Implicit Bias
If you’ve been following the news lately, you probably know that Starbucks has been in the spotlight—and not for its 2018 limited edition white chocolate mocha.
Massachusetts Pay Equity Law Set to Go into Effect July 1
Massachusetts’ new pay equity law amending the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA) is set to take effect July 1. The law is intended to reduce the pay gap between men and women by providing a broader definition of “comparable work” and limiting the acceptable reasons for paying people of different genders differently.
New Jersey’s Strengthened Pay Equity Law Takes Effect July 1
New Jersey’s sweeping equal pay law–the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act–is scheduled to take effect on July 1. Named for a former Republican state senator, the law applies to all employers in New Jersey regardless of size.
Hands-Free Georgia Act Takes Effect July 1, 2018
Georgia employees are increasingly dealing with infuriating traffic jams and extended commute times, particularly in and around Metro Atlanta. The majority of Georgia drivers regularly have a mobile phone within arm’s reach of the steering wheel. A sizable number of Georgia employees drive during the course and scope of their employment. Hands-free technology now makes […]