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Employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) are company-sponsored programs that allow employees to purchase company stock at discounted rates. Typically, employees agree to have a certain percentage of their paychecks withheld each pay period and placed into a fund that is used to purchase company stock at a price discounted from the current market price on […]
When it comes to how you draft your commission agreement contracts in California, do you know how the new law, A.B. 1396, will affect your obligations? In a recent CER webinar, Joel M. Van Parys outlined some guidance for employers regarding A.B. 1396. What does it mean for you?
by Brian Smeenk Suppose you want to change an important term of your Canadian employee’s employment contract, such as the bonus plan, future salary adjustments or the termination package. Can you do it without the employee’s agreement? If so, how? Western Inventory Service Ltd. recently found out the hard way that it couldn’t unilaterally alter […]
Today we are going to look at the results of a recent CareerBuilder survey surrounding the most unusual interview mistakes.
by Elizabeth J. Boca, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. On September 8, 2016, the California Court of Appeal for the Fifth Appellate Circuit addressed the issue of whether an employee’s single statement, claimed to be made in jest, constituted good cause for termination of his employment.
If you’re sitting in your home office—or at your kitchen table turned home office—right now reading this article, then chances are you’re one of the many workers who were forced to go remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As for many others in your situation, remote work is now one of the primary forms of […]
Employee Appreciation Day is a great opportunity to show gratitude to your hardworking team. Thoughtful recognition not only boosts morale but also strengthens company culture and enhances employee engagement. VistaPrint’s recent survey of 800 U.S. workers revealed key trends in employee appreciation and consistent recognition throughout the year. Recognition shouldn’t stop on Employee Appreciation Day. […]
If you want to succeed in the post-COVID-19 world, you must be prepared to overcome the mounting pressure brought on by hiring demands, finds a new report.
A survey conducted among 2,000 employees and HR leaders from the United States and the United Kingdom has found that one-third of the workforce in each country is likely to leave their current employers within 6 months.
We over here at the BLR Media team work hard to get the most relevant and best content available into the hands of you, our subscribers. It is always nice to be officially recognized for that hard work. We are therefore pleased to announce that our very own Stephen D. Bruce, PhD, Managing Editor of […]