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The growing economy and low unemployment rate have created an unfortunate side effect for many organizations—increasing employee turnover. In July, 3.58 million Americans quit their jobs, the largest percentage in 17 years, according to Labor Department data. The proportion of workers quitting their jobs, known as the quit rate, reached 2.4%.
by Jonathan C. Sterling As of October 1, Connecticut employers need to make sure they’re in compliance with the state’s new medical marijuana law. Under the law, employers of one or more employees are prohibited from refusing to hire, discharging, penalizing, or threatening an employee solely on the basis of his status as a “qualifying […]
An industry that’s no stranger to government scrutiny and suspicion has the promise of more oversight … and costs. DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently proposed expanding the reach of its minimum-wage and overtime requirements to cover more home health care and other home care workers – the folks who work with the elderly […]
We have agreed to operate on a team basis in our organization. We share workload, bonuses, etc. Now we’ve got a problem. We think someone on the team has stolen something from the office, but no one will admit to the theft. May we deduct a certain amount from each employee’s check to cover the […]
If an employee reports being sexually harassed by a co-worker, you could be on the hook for steep damages if you don’t effectively investigate and remedy the problem. You may be tempted to take drastic disciplinary measures against the harasser to ensure that you’ve met your legal obligations. But according to a new Ninth Circuit […]
Personal Leave Days: What is the number of paid personal leave days granted by your organization per year (exclude paid holidays)? None 1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5+ days Exempt Employees 535 (65.1%) 34 (4.1%) 50 (6.1%) 47 (5.7%) 17 (2.1%) 128 (15.6%) Nonexempt Employees 537 (65.3%) 34 (4.1%) 51 (6.2%) […]
An employee’s obesity may be a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, a federal district court has held. The employer challenged the claim, arguing that the ADA does not cover obesity, but the court disagreed, refusing to dismiss the suit. Joseph Whittaker sued his former employer, America’s Car-Mart, Inc., alleging that the company […]
If job applicants could sell themselves in a few words, you would be impressed, no? Well, that’s what a few social media savvy jobseekers are attempting by posting their Twesumes. Using Twitter as a platform, jobseekers sum up why they should be hired in 140 characters or less. Some list skills and accomplishments, others note […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that almost 2,000 employers were accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program created by the health care reform legislation. These employers will start receiving reimbursements for employee claims from the program this fall. The approved applicants represent the broad spectrum of the economy, including […]
Your chances of successfully defending yourself against harassment claims may be only as good as your company’s policy manual, according to a recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.