Survey: Employees Are Spending More Time at Work, But Are Less Productive
Employees are working harder, but not smarter, according to research from The Smith Institute, a think tank based in the United Kingdom.
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The Three Key Factors for Successful Financial Education Programs
In today’s Advisor we’ll look at how effective workplace financial education programs can help reduce stress among employees about their financial concerns.
Nevada domestic violence leave law takes effect January 1
by Deanna L. Forbush Nevada’s law requiring employers to provide victims of domestic violence time off, reasonable accommodations, and protection against discrimination and retaliation takes effect January 1. Requirements, definitions The state’s Domestic Violence Leave Act covers all employers. The law states that employees who have worked for an employer for at least 90 days […]
Adverse employment action because of accent is illegal
by Joseph Cooper Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids discrimination on the basis of national origin in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, and job assignments. Because an employee’s accent or language skills are often associated with her national origin, employment decisions based on those characteristics are scrutinized closely by […]
FLSA compliance Q&A: On-call time, withholding, rest breaks and more
Compliance with the FLSA can be tricky. For example, how do you pay a non-exempt employee who is on-call? When can you withhold pay for non-exempt employees? In a recent CER webinar, Ted Boehm answered these questions and many more. Here are some of the questions and answers from that program.
NLRB Union Election Rule Struck Down
Foes of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) rule to shorten the process required to hold a union representation election scored a win when a court invalidated the rule on May 14, but the final outcome of the fight isn’t yet clear. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the NLRB […]
The Next Challenge? Beating a Workers’ Comp Fraud Claim
It’s amazing how many people think they can get away with workers’ compensation fraud—but it’s especially mind-blowing when one of them is a former NFL star who’s busted for appearing on the show Survivor. Brad Culpepper played as a starting defensive tackle for such teams as the Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Chicago […]
Is Employee Substance Abuse Protected under FMLA and ADA?
How is employee substance abuse handled under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Is alcoholism protected under both laws? What about illegal drug use?
Does California Law Protect Partners Who Report Employee Harassment?
A California trial court recently held that a partner doesn’t have the right to file a claim for retaliation for reporting sexual harassment of employees under the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). That decision was appealed. But a California appeals court reinstated the case; read on to find out more.
Preds are on the power play! 4 lessons for creating ‘incredible’ work culture
by Dan Oswald You may have noticed that the Nashville Predators are playing in the Stanley Cup Final. Probably not a big deal to many, but it certainly is here in Nashville. This city is afflicted with Predators fever. There’s something magical about the Predators’ playoff run, and I think I know what it is. […]