High-Tech Harassment Another Worry for Employers
As valuable as email, texting, and social media are to employers, their use doesn’t come without risk for employers.
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Life Threatening Illness Is Distracting; So, You’re Dismissed!
Being diagnosed with cancer can be a scary and stressful time in one’s life, but imagine being fired after you find out that you’ve been diagnosed with it!
Computing commuting time
by Connor Beatty Ask anyone with a long daily commute, and he will agree that it certainly feels like the workday begins long before he steps inside the front doors of the workplace each morning. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), commuting time is not considered working time, although there are a number of […]
Faces of HR: The Pilot Leading HR to New Horizons—Cliff Jurkiewicz
Cliff Jurkiewicz is a self-described “technologist, musician, and pilot,” and his diverse experiences have blended to create a unique perspective in the world of Human Resources (HR). While his 30-year journey began in design and technology, culminating in leadership roles at a digital advertising agency and a successful software firm, Jurkiewicz’s true passion lies in […]
Pregnancy, Childbirth Accommodations Law Taking Effect in Oregon
A new law requiring Oregon employers to provide accommodations to known limitations relating to pregnancy, childbirth, and any related medical condition such as lactation is set to go into effect on January 1, 2020.
Treat Pregnant Employees Just Like Everyone Else
The challenge of how and when to accommodate pregnant employees has moved to the forefront as a result of recent changes to the law and recent guidance coming from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Performance Management That Puts People First
Performance reviews can feel daunting, but they’re a golden opportunity to showcase achievements, address challenges, and align personal goals with the company’s direction. Yet all too often, they’re a one-sided conversation, leaving employees wishing they had spoken up more. Is it any wonder then that performance reviews are widely disliked, even by confident employees and […]
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 […]
IRS Limits Excludability of Fixed Indemnity Payments
Payments that an employer makes to an employee under a fixed indemnity health plan must be included in the employee’s taxable income, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently indicated, if the plan premiums were paid by the employer or by salary reduction under a cafeteria plan.
Tribal hiring preference not national origin discrimination
by Nancy Williams Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 allows employers on or near an Indian reservation to give preferential treatment to Indians living in the vicinity. But the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken the position that this provision doesn’t permit preference for members of a particular tribe. In the […]