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Texas Supreme Court balks at extending spousal benefits to same-sex couples

by Jacob Monty Monty & Ramirez, LLP The Texas Supreme Court ruled this week that the City of Houston’s extension of its employee benefits to married same-sex couples goes further than is required by the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which declared same-sex marriage equal in all 50 states. The […]

Are You Compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley

Yesterday’s Advisor presented the first five tips about information protocols related to Sarbanes-Oxley; today’s issue presents the final five:

Employers and Politics

Companies that have been reluctant to speak up about political and social issues may want to rethink their silence, in light of a new survey from job site Glassdoor.

A real friend sticks closer than a brother

Editor’s Note: Dan invited former Tennessee Employment Law Letter editor John Phillips to share his memories of business colleague and “lasting friend” Lee Smith. by John Phillips In March of 1986, I started The Tennessee Employment Law Update, a monthly newsletter. Some lawyers subscribed to the newsletter, but it was primarily designed for HR professionals. […]

Skyrocketing Gas Prices Affecting Employees–What Can You Do?

As gasoline prices soar into the stratosphere, millions of Americans are wondering how they can alter their commutes to work in hopes of driving less and lowering their cost of living. Employers can do their part to help employees beat the rising costs of commuting—and help the nation conserve natural resources—and many businesses are already […]

FMLA Leave 101: Notice of Eligibility and Rights & Responsibilities

Administering FMLA leave can be made easier if you have a clear procedure that employees understand and can easily utilize when the need for leave arises. One critical component of this process is the need to notify employees of whether or not they are eligible for FMLA leave and what their responsibilities are while they’re […]

Self-Audits—Dangerous Documents of Self-Incrimination?

Regular examination of HR practices is critical to ensure compliance and to minimize exposure to very expensive lawsuits. But it’s risky business. Collecting data about your workplace is an important part of HR management. For example, employers may want to scrutinize whom they classify as exempt, or may simply want to know how the organization […]

HR Policies–Who’s Got What? And How Do You Measure Up?

HR policies are always a moving target, and that’s true this year more than ever. What’s happening with policies out in the real world? What are your competitors up to? Help us find out! Please participate in our brief survey, and see how what you are doing stacks up against what other successful companies are […]

Choose the Riskier Path and Follow Your Dreams

Comedian Jim Carrey is well known for his high energy and incredibly silly impressions and comedic routines. His movie roles have included characters such as Ace Ventura, the hapless pet detective; Lloyd Christmas, one-half of the Dumb and Dumber duo; and the Grinch from Dr. Seuss fame. When a colleague shared this clip from a […]

When CEOs Leave

Outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas has been tracking CEO departures since 2000. While the reports make for interesting reading, how much insight do they provide?