U.S. Court of Appeals Offers Standard on Meal Breaks under FLSA
By Kevin J. Skelly, JD The 3rd Circuit recently adopted a standard for determining when a meal break is compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Conducting Better Interviews with Value-Based Intuition
In yesterday’s post, we began to explore how you can conduct better interviews by supporting your intuition with an understanding of your values and learning how to recognize those values in your candidates. Today we’ll look at some details of how to use these skills in an interview.
Amid Ongoing Demand for Skilled Workers, U.S. Labor Market Tightens
U.S. hiring confidence remains strong in Q2 2018, as one in five employers plans to grow their workforce in the three months ahead.
Whistleblowers: Employer Ordered To Pay $1.3 Million For Retaliating Against Complaining Worker; How To Prevent Whistleblower Lawsuits
Margaret Gardenhire was an eligibility interviewer for the Housing Authority of Los Angeles. She received outstanding performance ratings and promotions, and had even been named employee of the year. But after Gardenhire reported suspected illegal activity by a Housing Authority consultant, her performance rating plummeted and her boss threatened to fire her. She sued, and […]
Deadline for OSHA’s electronic record-keeping rule nears
Certain employers are facing a December 15 deadline to submit injury and illness data to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The E-Recordkeeping and Anti-Retaliation Rule requires employers with large establishments (250 or more employees) and small establishments (20 to 249 employees) in certain “high hazard industries” to submit injury and illness data to […]
New Jersey cities getting paid sick leave laws
by Kevin J. Skelly Paid sick leave laws are gaining ground in New Jersey, as new laws in several cities are scheduled to take effect in the coming weeks and months. Paterson, Irvington, Passaic, Newark, East Orange, Jersey City, Trenton, and Montclair have passed laws either in city councils or, in the case of Trenton […]
For Chronically Ill Employees, Balance Compassion and Business
It’s one of HR’s most difficult dilemmas—how to balance your compassion for a chronically ill employee with your legitimate business concerns.
Workplace computer porn: court rules employees’ privacy rights limit police
by Jennifer Shepherd On October 19, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) issued its ruling in R. v. Cole. The court held that a person’s right to be protected against unreasonable searches was breached when the police looked at computer files the employer had given them without first obtaining a search warrant. Facts A […]
Generation Z: Recruiting Tips
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at some tips for recruiting and retaining the newest generation to enter the workforce: Generation Z. Today, let’s continue with more tips for employers.
Popular Wisdom May Not Match the True State of the Gig Economy
There’s quite a bit of buzz these days about the gig economy—and its growth. As it turns out, though, popular wisdom might not actually be that representative of the true state of affairs.