Transgender and Unmarried Partner Benefits
Yesterday we saw how same sex marriage and benefits are a complicated mix. Today we’ll examine similar issues concerning transgender benefits and unmarried partner benefits.
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In two previous posts, we talked about the pros and cons of hiring boomerang employees, or those who leave an organization and later return.
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Litigation Value: Surprisingly, maybe $0 Maybe this is just a reflection on me and my days as an HR Director, but I didn’t see much that would really nail Dunder Mifflin this week. Sure, Meredith has been having an affair with a vendor to get discounts for the company. But it didn’t come out that […]
The TRAP Trap for Workers
Companies spend a lot of money on employee training. American companies spend over $90 billion annually on employee training. The average cost for training and development per employee is around $1,250, but there are, of course, huge variations depending on role, company and industry. When turnover is high, as is increasingly the case across many […]
Wrongful Termination: Labor Relations Law Preempted Employee’s Wrongful Discharge Lawsuit—But Caution Still Required
Richard Luke was a maintenance engineer for Collotype Labels USA, Inc., a Napa manufacturer of wine and liquor labels. Luke was suspended for three days for allegedly violating an absence-related work rule. He disagreed with the suspension and handled it by emailing Nigel Vinecombe, the group managing director for Collotype’s Australia office. Luke titled the […]
Hands-On Hand Safety Training
Discussing the various hand hazards your workers face and describing the safety procedures in place to protect them are both important parts of your training. But sometimes, physical demonstrations of just how hand injuries would affect workers’ lives may pack the biggest punch, so to speak. In other words, here’s a brief training exercise to […]
Appeals Court Expands Definition of ‘Joint Employer’ in Wage Claims
Employers in several states are facing a new definition of “joint employment” under federal wage and hour law. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has adopted a broad test for determining whether two employers are jointly liable for back pay and damages in those claims, making it easier for workers to show a joint […]
A New Take on Employee Retention: Applying User Experience Principles to Reduce Turnover
ManpowerGroup Solutions, the world’s largest RPO provider, has released the insights papery, “Rethinking Retention: A User Experience Approach to Keeping Great People.” As traditional retention incentives become unsustainable, organizations are looking for new ways to attract and retain the best talent.
Begging for Lawsuits: 7 Stupid Things Supervisors Say
Supervisors and managers with the best of intentions say the worst possible things. Some are said out of concern and some out of a desire to “act like a manager.” But they’re all dangerous. Here’s a rogues’ gallery of 7 of the most troublesome. 1) I think you’re depressed. Shouldn’t you see somebody? Comments like […]
Veteran Tech Start-Up Is Disrupting Engagement in the Military, Civilian, and Business Communities
Did you hear about the tech start-up that is accelerating how career seekers and veteran entrepreneurs engage with the civilian sector? It is creating unprecedented opportunities for thousands of U.S. servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses looking to start a new career after military service.