Ask the Expert: Must We Pay Employees for Sleeping Time?
We run an assisted living facility. We had a blizzard in our area last week and asked for employees to volunteer to spend the night in case they were not able to get in the next day.
Category: HR Management & Compliance
There are dozens of details to take care of in the day-to-day operation of your department and your company. We give you case studies, news updates, best practices and training tips that keep your organization fully in compliance with ever-changing employment law, and you fully aware of emerging HR trends.
Technology, Engagement, Development—More Ways to Deliver Strategic HR
by Linda Itskovitz In yesterday’s Advisor, Linda Itskovitz, vice president of marketing for GuideSpark, discussed strategic HR and presented the first 3 of her 10 ways to deliver it. Today, Itskovitz presents her next 7 tips (plus a bonus) for embracing a more strategic role, along with final thoughts on the subject.
Recent Enforcement Cases Signal Continued Enforcement Focus on Pay, Hiring
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced a number of settlements in enforcement cases against federal government contractors demonstrating a continued emphasis on pursuing systemic hiring and pay discrimination claims against government contractors. Settlements cost ranged from $165,000 to $1.8 million and required the affected contractors to take […]
FLSA: Papa John’s Franchisee Faces Wage and Hour Violations
By Joshua A. Cline, JD Most employers know that failing to pay minimum wage or overtime can lead to serious consequences. When employees file lawsuits claiming unpaid overtime wages, they can bring in their coworkers, leading to lawsuits that are both costly to defend and costly to settle.
Federal Government Cracking Down on Hiring and Pay Discrimination
By Susan Schoenfeld The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced a number of settlements in enforcement cases against federal government contractors demonstrating a continued emphasis on pursuing systemic hiring and pay discrimination claims. Settlement costs ranged from $165,000 to $1.8 million and required the affected contractors to take action in hiring and […]
HR Is Now a Strategic Partner. Are You Ready to Deliver?
by Linda Itskovitz HR isn’t just about administration, compliance, and onboarding anymore. Between training, metrics, and employee engagement, the field has evolved into a strategic business role within the organization. Linda Itskovitz, vice president of marketing for GuideSpark, has tips for delivering strategic HR.
West Virginia becomes 26th right-to-work state
by Rodney L. Bean West Virginia became the nation’s 26th right-to-work state Friday when both houses of the West Virginia Legislature voted to override Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s veto of right-to-work legislation. The new law will take effect May 4, 2016. The legislation bans union security agreements—pacts between employers and labor unions that require employees […]
Reasons Your Turnover Is High
As unemployment levels continue to inch ever lower, turnover levels continue to be a growing concern for employers. We all know that turnover comes with costs, including recruiting and training costs, lost productivity, and increased short-term costs like overtime for other employees—all of which can add up quickly. And none of this takes into account […]
3 Problems with Hiring and the Presidential Election
The road to the 2016 U.S. presidential election officially began last week with the Iowa caucuses. Having grown up in Iowa, I have experienced the caucus process first-hand. It’s an interesting process that has a real grassroots feel to it, and it can produce some very interesting results that are often difficult to predict. If […]
Employer Pays $50K for Refusing to Hire Worker in Methadone Treatment Program
A temporary staffing agency based in Baltimore has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve claims that it refused to hire an applicant because of her participation in a methadone treatment program. Randstad, US, LP entered into the agreement to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit alleging that its actions violated the Americans with […]