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Does That Law Apply to Me? Sick Leave Laws Raise Questions for Out-of-State Employers

By Holly Jones, Senior Legal Editor Feb 6, 2018 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Feb 19, 2018

Maryland is now the ninth state to have enacted a paid sick leave law. Effective February 11, 2018, the Healthy Working Families Act became law as the result of a veto override, which understandably means there are still a few details related to the law’s enforcement and implementation to be ironed out. In fact, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan promptly created, by Executive Order, a Small Business Regulatory Assistance office to smooth the transition and help Maryland employers comply with the new law.

Administering COBRA Continuation Coverage in Mergers and Acquisitions Can Be Complicated

By Paul M. Hamburger, Guest Contributor Aug 24, 2022 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Aug 24, 2022

Recently, there has been an uptick in the number of business transactions in the marketplace. From a legal perspective, employee benefits issues are often a key element of any business transaction. Everything from employee pay, retention, and bonus payments to 401(k), pensions, and fringe benefits is “on the table” as the parties negotiate terms. Of […]

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3 Trends That Will Shape HR in 2018

By Elaine Varelas, Managing Partner of Keystone Partners Feb 2, 2018 Talent

Updated: Feb 2, 2018

Much attention is paid to cultures that contribute to the crash and burn of companies, while successful organizations highlight leadership and discuss the culture that allowed them to outpace the competition. Moving forward, C-suite leadership will talk about company culture at board meetings, hire visionary HR leaders who can evolve culture for the better, and […]

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Internal vs. External ‘Locus of Control’

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Dec 8, 2020 Learning & Development

Updated: Dec 8, 2020

One of the few guarantees in business, as with life, is that there will always be roadblocks, obstacles, stumbles, and setbacks. Plans don’t always work out as expected, goals aren’t always reached, and the competition sometimes prevails.

The Recession and Recruitment: What You Need to Know

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Nov 17, 2022 Recruiting

Updated: Nov 29, 2022

The past couple of years have been quite chaotic for HR teams, as well as managers and executives trying to keep their teams staffed with qualified employees. First, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a widespread shift to remote work, not to mention high volumes of illnesses and even deaths that kept employees off the job. As […]

Best Buy Breaks All of the HR Rules: ‘It Works,’ They Say.

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Oct 24, 2007 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 24, 2007

Just when we thought we had the rules of the workplace down, is it time to eliminate them? We’ll tell you about a company breaking rules – and living to tell about it. Tired of the 9-to-5 rat race and the “cubicle lifestyle”? You might consider applying for a job at Best Buy, Inc. The […]

Hiring Diversity of Perspective

By Anne-Valérie Hueschen, VP of Corporate Affairs, Voxbone Feb 11, 2019 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Feb 11, 2019

The more perspectives in a room, the greater the chance for innovation. There are many factors that go into creating a strong workforce, and diverse perspectives play a big role. According to Harvard Business Review (HBR), a more diverse team creates a smarter team.

Adding Up the Costs of the Family & Medical Leave Act – FMLA

By Bob Brady Jun 16, 2006 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 16, 2006

A business-funded think tank has surveyed employers and concluded they “face a significant financial burden” when it comes to complying with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Based on its survey, the Washington, D.C.-based Employment Policy Foundation (EPF) estimates that FMLA compliance cost employers $21 billion in 2004. The direct costs included net labor […]

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Tips for Empowering Employees

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Jan 22, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 22, 2018

Ensuring that your employees feel empowered can help them not only to be able to successfully handle everyday quandaries that arise, but also to feel they’re more trusted and valued in the workplace.