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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on June 29 issued its fifth request (82 Fed. Reg. 31278) for public comments on the agency’s fiduciary definition and related exemptions, which took effect June 9. But the latest request for information (RFI) by the DOL since the rule’s inception in October 2010 may not be its last.
by Dan Oswald Have you ever faced a problem at work that seemed so overwhelming, so insurmountable that you struggled to even know how to begin to resolve it? And the more you studied the problem, the more convinced you became that the solution must be equally as complex. Your exercise in problem solving became […]
Each year, companies add to their seasonal workforce to address anticipated customer demand—by how much depends in part on the state of the overall economy and forecasted holiday spending levels.
The legal framework governing worker classification in the United States has undergone significant turbulence over the past five years, leaving businesses to navigate a seemingly ever-changing regulatory environment. Most recently, on February 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a notice of proposed rulemaking that would alter the analysis for determining whether a […]
If sexual harassment occurs in your workplace, you’ll also face more disciplinary issues and the chance of lawsuits . Even if the employer isn’t found liable, it can still be extremely expensive and distracting.
The adage “old habits die hard” seems particularly applicable to a rash of lawsuits recently filed and settled by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). There is no shortage of cases such as these, and they are good reminders that strong antidiscrimination and antiharassment policies, ongoing training, and stringent oversight are absolutely essential for an […]
Yesterday’s Advisor covered a variety of types of communications with employees; today, we’ll look at employee hotlines.
Does your organization pay minimum wage for any roles? What about roles that are paid above minimum wage, but still close to it? Did you know this may not be enough to be legal if you’re taking certain deductions off that pay? Did you know that you may not be able to pay only the […]
Recruiting is more than filling vacancies or, pardon the expression, putting butts in seats. I have found it to be both an art and a science. Finding the right fit for each role and your organization’s culture is paramount to your success. The best recruiters know that when laying out a recruiting strategy, you should […]
An innovative company in San Francisco not only has a unique way of securing new products but also an out-of-the-box way to get its employees carried away—literally.