OFCCP Pressuring Contractors to Register, Self-Certify
Many employers are receiving invitations to register for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP) contractor portal. Before doing so, here is what you should know.
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5 Tips to Help Your Remote-First Workplace Culture Thrive
Before 2020, having an exceptional workplace culture was synonymous with sprawling campuses and high-end amenities. But once people experienced the possibility and benefits of remote work, many had no desire to return to the office. Looking ahead, the ability to accommodate remote work may prove to be an important competitive advantage. Creating a remote-first […]
Exempt Employees: Court Approves Hourly Overtime For Salaried Workers; What The New Rules Mean To You
Under federal law, employees who are exempt from the overtime rules must usually be paid a fixed salary regardless of the number of hours they work. But suppose an exempt employee does extra work and you want to compensate them for it? Many legal experts had believed that additional pay would jeopardize an employee’s exempt […]
‘Easy’ Part of Tip Rule Takes Effect, Other Provisions in for More Study
Portions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2020 tipped worker rule are set to take effect April 30, but the Biden administration intends to delay the effective date and continue studying other parts of the rule, which was a product of the previous administration. The provisions of the rule taking effect April 30 are […]
Want Productive Employees? Ban E-mail Communication to Start
Look at your e-mail in-box. How many e-mails do you have sitting there, right now, unread? Most likely a bunch, as e-mail communication proves to be one of the fastest ways coworkers can communicate, besides picking up the phone and making a call. But what happens if your company just decides to ban all e-mail […]
Engagement: Should it extend to contingent workers?
Employers are always looking for the best ways to engage employees. They know a highly engaged workforce means good morale, enhanced productivity, high retention of talented workers, an environment conducive to innovation and creativity, and the list goes on. Recently, some experts have even advocated extending engagement efforts beyond an employer’s regular employees. With contingent […]
The Great Layoff: How the Hourly Workforce Can be Saved
With organizations across the country scrambling to cut costs amid economic uncertainty – from halting partnerships with third party vendors, to reducing employee headcount – the concern is palpable as employees work to determine what it all means for their financial wellbeing. In Q1 2023 alone, U.S.-based companies cut more than 270,000 jobs, a nearly […]
It’s Time to Review Severance Agreements in Light of NLRB Ruling
A recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in McLaren Macomb has both union and non-union employers taking a second look at their severance agreements. In the case, the board decided an employer violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by offering furloughed employees severance agreements that contained confidentiality and nondisparagement provisions. What […]
NLRB Challenges Overly Broad Confidentiality and Nondisparagement Provisions in Severance Agreements
Recently, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued an important decision in which it ruled that employers that offer severance agreements to employees with broad nondisparagement or confidentiality provisions violate Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). What do employers need to know about this recent development in labor law? Background Section 7 of the […]
Tips from RecruitCon2018: Recruit with 5 Gives for every Ask
An important topic at RecruitCon 2018 involved social media recruiting. Whether it’s recruiting via LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and even Snapchat, social media is essential for recruiting great talent. But how do you balance calls for candidates with unique talent?