How Measuring Skills Helps You Retain Skills
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AI: Is It Helping or Hurting Businesses in the Quest to Stay Compliant?
The business world is currently abuzz with talk about artificial intelligence (AI). With incredibly intuitive tools such as ChatGPT making headlines outside of traditional tech circles, many businesses are wondering how they can integrate AI into their processes and whether it will help with or hinder their compliance efforts. AI is a powerful tool that […]
Emergencies: Preparing for the Unpredictable
Recent weather disasters have made it abundantly clear that no company, no matter how large or small and no matter the location, is safe from unexpected crises. Tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods…the list is lengthy, and no one is invulnerable.
Employer Liability: Injuries To Employees’ Unborn Children; Safeguarding Your Workers And Yourself
If a pregnant employee is injured at work and her baby is born with health defects or problems, you could get blamed. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to take preventive measures to protect a fetus from harm because some approaches that might seem sensible are actually illegal. We’ll look at a new case involving a […]
HRDA Frankly Speaking: Why HR Can’t Ignore “Cry Masking”
A recent survey of 600 U.S. workers highlights just how widespread this hidden stress has become—and why HR leaders need to pay attention. Coined by resume.io, cry masking describes a growing phenomenon where employees who feel emotionally overwhelmed on the job go to extreme lengths to hide it. They step away to hide tears, suppress breakdowns,and […]
Employers Beware: NLRB Instructs on Harsh Penalties for Repeat Offenders
In its recently decided 2-1 decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) discussed additional remedies it may now consider in cases involving employers that have engaged in what the Board considers repeated or obvious disregard for employees’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The decision is consistent with NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo’s […]
Shutdowns, Furloughs and Weather Delays—Wage/Hour Minefields
Business Shutdowns and Furloughs It should be no surprise that many employers have sought creative work arrangements in order to weather bleak times without resorting to morale-killing layoffs. Furloughs, temporary shutdowns, and reduced-hour schedules are common workplace solutions. However, the intricacies of the FLSA make these solutions tricky. The salary basis test is not satisfied […]
Wage Garnishment? Not Quite as Easy as It Appears
You’ve got no choice but to honor a garnishment order, but the issues of how much of disposable income to pay and which order to honor first are trickier than they appear on the surface.
What Is Diversity? What Is Inclusion?
A new study finds that while organizations agree on the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I), most have difficulty defining diversity and explaining inclusion.
Employment Applications: Don’t Touch These Questions with a 10-Foot Pole!
Has your organization considered all the legal ramifications surrounding its employment applications? Sure, you must have enough questions to gather what you need to assess the candidate, but they should be the RIGHT questions. What questions may present legal problems or employee privacy issues? We have some help for our readers, courtesy of business consultant […]