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Don’t skimp on preparation when arbitrating with a union

by Gary S. Fealk Almost every union contract has a provision that requires that disputes be settled by final and binding arbitration. Preparing for arbitration is essential. Here are some pointers on arbitration preparation and procedures.   Grievance answers and choosing an arbitrator Always answer grievances with an eye toward arbitration. Answer the merits of the […]

100+ Employees? New Federal Vaccine Rule Applies to 80 Million People

On September 9, 2021 President Joe Biden announced a new rule that would require private employers with more than 100 employees to require vaccinations or weekly testing. Non-complying employers could face substantial fines. This would affect 80 million workers nationwide. In addition, the DOL will require employers with 100 or more workers to give employees […]

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Whistleblowers: A Weapon in the Fight Against Fraud

Most business leaders, anti-fraud and compliance specialists, and HR professionals understand financial fraud is not just a concern, but a genuine threat to their bottom line. But the true scale of the problem is so vast that few may recognize just how widespread—and how damaging—fraud truly is. A recent report issued by the Association of […]

Cancer as a Disability: The Interactive Process to Accommodation

“One of the key factors of the ADA is not only the non-discrimination component, but the requirement that an employer reasonably accommodate the individual with a disability – in this case, someone who has been diagnosed with cancer.” Jonathan R. Mook explained in a recent BLR webinar. The duty to accommodate is a very broad […]

D&I Hiring: How Leaders Can Impact Organizational Change

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives are crucial to an organization’s operations and growth. From a melting pot of characteristics, abilities, and innovation comes the creation of an organization’s most important asset: its culture. Yet, without the proper leadership driving these initiatives, the dynamic of an organization can fall flat.

The FTC Non-Compete Ban: A Shift Toward Healthier Leadership and Work Culture

For 20 years, I sat in the seat that most managers feared: I was the person on the other end of the call recruiting away their best performers. It was easier than you would think, and that was even before the FTC banned non-competes from employment offers. In a survey conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, […]

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Employers need to make preparations as DACA sunset nears

President Donald Trump’s announcement of an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has prompted uncertainty not only for those benefiting from the program but also for their employers.  The program has benefitted an estimated 800,000 young people, known as Dreamers—undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children. Many of those […]

Driving Culture Change with Leadership

In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Lee Ellis explained the benefits of balancing results and relationships in leadership. Today we take a look at a recent study that demonstrates the importance of prioritizing company culture in order to lead effectively.