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2018 saw a surge of holiday hiring in the United States, with more than 700,000 positions open. The Palmer Forecast predicts an even greater demand for seasonal workers this season. Unfortunately, the need for additional talent is clashing with the current unemployment rate in the country, which remains very low at 3.1%.
Hiring the right person always feels like a gamble, and oftentimes hiring managers believe that trusting their gut feelings is the way to go. But there’s a better way—using data to measure the communication styles, skills, and values of a potential hire. To illustrate how data-driven hiring trumps intuition, we present an article by guest […]
Caraway, who is a member of Miller & Martin PLLC, in the Chattanooga office, offered six tips for reducing FMLA abuse during a recent webinar sponsored by BLR. Here are tips four to six for dealing with FMLA abuse. [Go here for tips 1 to 3] Tip #4—Planned vs. Unplanned Leave It’s important to pay […]
National Online Learning Day falls on September 15 every year—an awareness event that has taken place every September since its inception in 2016. Interest and awareness, of course, have exploded since the pandemic, when online learning became more of a mandate than an option. Employees are interested in online learning and will adopt it but […]
Just My E-pinion Two weeks ago we suggested, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, that the best way to deal with problem employees is to avoid hiring them in the first place. They don’t get that way over night, and most can be spotted and screened out through savvy interviewing techniques. We suggested some artful questions, and we asked […]
On August 8, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new regulations addressing prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA). The final rule alters how the DOL will calculate the prevailing wage applicable to a given classification and makes additional significant changes to the DBA regulatory scheme. 50% Rule Replaced by 50%/30% Rule Under […]
Yes, our parents were wrong, at least as far as the law is concerned—turns out you can be just a little bit pregnant. The Texas Court of Appeals in Corpus Christi said so in an opinion issued on February 11. To solve and understand the apparent riddle, read on. Office talk triggers termination Cynthia V. […]
Breaking News: DOL Issues Model COBRA Subsidy Notices As we reported last month, the new stimulus package includes 65% COBRA subsidies for certain workers laid-off or terminated since September 1, 2008. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued model subsidy notices for employers to use when notifying employees.
By Susan Prince, JD, MSL, Legal Editor at BLR In yesterday’s Advisor, Susan Prince, JD, MSL, and legal editor at BLR®, began to discuss the ins and outs of forming and maintaining a joint employment environment. Today, we’ll hear what she has to say about joint employment and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). […]
By Eric Svendsen, PhD Trainers and HR professionals have a great deal of power when it comes to influencing employee engagement, and it’s important that your workers are engaged when discussing workplace safety. With tips on how to keep employees engaged and safe, we present an article by Eric Svendsen, PhD, principal and lead change […]