Tips for Smart Social Media Background Searches
The element of surprise in social media background searches is highly overrated, says attorney and social media expert Molly DiBianca.
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At-Will Employment Language: HR Form of the Week
In an earlier blog article we discussed a recent appeals court decision which upheld a vague employment agreement clause. Although the employer prevailed in that case despite the unclear at-will language, it’s important to make an at-will employment arrangement clear to employees to avoid lawsuits. This week we provide you with sample policy language that […]
Where are the Jobs? Steady Hiring Pace Expected in Q2
Announced in a press release, ManpowerGroup has released its latest Employment Outlook Survey. The survey indicates stable hiring plans among U.S. employers for the second quarter (Q2) of 2016. Taking into account seasonal variations, the Net Employment Outlook* is +16%, making anticipated hiring in Q2 2016 relatively stable compared to the first quarter of 2016 […]
The Top 10 Most Popular Articles on HRDailyAdvisor.com this year
The HR Daily Advisor community of over 200,000+ HR professionals has spoken. Here are the most popular articles on the HR Daily Advisor website in the last year just in case you missed them. With State Family Leave laws, Brace Yourself for Double Dipping If your state has its own family and medical leave (FML) […]
How to Inspire, Motivate Employees in 2012
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor Christmas experiences with his family, says business and leadership blogger Dan Oswald in a recent edition of The Oswald Letter, have led him to some insights about how to inspire and motivate his employees in the new year. I had a conversation about Christmas the other […]
Unions: House Moves Forward on Employee Free Choice Act
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill — the Employee Free Choice Act — that would make it easier for employees to form unions. The measure was approved by a vote of 241-185.
Criminal Prosecution, $1 Million Fine for Failure to Report Safety Hazard?
Workers’ compensation usually protects managers and companies in California from fines and criminal prosecution over injuries and illnesses, but not always. Here’s what you need to know about “Serious Concealed Danger.”
Supreme Court to Decide if Employers Must Help Pregnant Employees
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the Pregnancy Discrimination Act requires employers to accommodate pregnant employees, it announced July 1. The court agreed to review Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc., a case from last year in which the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a corporate policy that does not include […]
California Same-sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional, 9th Circuit Says
Employers and plan administrators in California should continue to watch the pendulum regarding same-sex marriage in the Golden State, which has swung again. A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 on Feb. 8 in Perry v. Brown, Nos. 10-16696, 11-16577, that Proposition 8, the ballot initiative that amended the […]
Outstanding Plan Loan Amounts Grow, Fidelity Reports
The percentage of 401(k) plan participants borrowing from their retirement accounts has remained steady amid record levels of savings in the accounts, but one data point from Fidelity Investments’ latest quarterly analysis of the thousands of accounts it manages could be cause for concern. According to the retirement plan administrator for 13.5 million 401(k) participants, […]