The HR Metrics Management Really Cares About
“Some HR managers keep 40 or more stats, virtually all uninteresting to their company’s executives,” says attorney James P. Greene, Esq. of the law firm Dykema Gossett, PLLC.
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Independent Contractors: California Supreme Court Clarifies Whether You Can Be Sued When A Contractor’s Employee Is Injured On The Job; 5-Point Plan To Protect Yourself
For several years, the California Supreme Court has wrestled with the issue of when the employee of an independent contractor can sue the company that hired the contractor for on-the-job injuries rather than just collect workers’ compensation benefits. Now the high court has issued two new opinions further clarifying when you can be sued for […]
Does Asking About Prior Salary Create Potential Liability?
The Equal Pay Act (EPA) makes it illegal for employers to pay unequal wages to men and women who perform substantially equal work. It allows for differences in pay, but sex cannot be a factor.
5 Common Overtime Violations
Several types of overtime violations hit the headlines again and again. Here are 5 of the most common:
Questions To Ask in an Interview
Do your supervisors know what kinds of questions to ask in an interview? Do they know the proper techniques for asking those questions to solicit meaningful responses? Below are some important points to convey to your supervisors.
Special Foods? Hearing Aid Repairs? Now They’re Deductible
If a plan participant needs a special diet that costs more than an ordinary, everyday diet, or had to have a hearing aid repaired, he or she can deduct those expenses. Specially Prepared Foods In Information Letter 2011-0035, the IRS said that if an individual consumes a special diet for medical reasons, the amount by […]
Poor Documentation Dooms Employers’ Defense
Failure to carefully document discipline remains one of the biggest legal problems that employers face, says attorney Jonathan Segal. Lawsuits that should never have been brought appear on your desk, and lawsuits that should have been dismissed become hard to fight. Segal is a partner with the Wolf Block law firm in Philadelphia. His tips […]
Metadata: The Invisible Threat in Business Documents
Metadata is becoming an ever-present threat to today’s legal and business interactions. While the concept sounds daunting, it’s important to understand what metadata is, how it can be used against employers, and how to limit the associated risks. Audio Conference: Practical ESI Management for HR: Rules for Controlling Electronically Stored Information Out with the antiquus, […]
How One Company Is Maintaining Training Excellence in a Down Economy
To recap the situation: Like many other companies, the economic downturn forced Heavy Construction Systems Specialists Inc. (HCSS) to reduce its employee development budget over the last few years. But unlike some other companies, the Sugar Land, Texas, company was able to cut expenses without sacrificing learning for its 100+ employees. Unique Orientation Experience In […]