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It’s not every day that you hear about a case that literally hinges on whether a cake was stolen. But that was the issue at the center of a recent case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. The court had to decide whether a grocery store had a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason […]
Staying in regulatory compliance and treating employees consistently are goals any employer would have. Continuing to do so as the organization grows and operates across multiple states, however, can present many challenges. How can an organization grow and continue to operate across state lines while minimizing risks and maximizing productivity?
by Ryann E. Ricchio Discussions about “microaggression” have become more common in the mainstream media. A simple Google search reveals college websites documenting students’ recently experienced microaggressions and articles analyzing microaggression from major media sources, including National Public Radio and the New York Times. This article provides the definition of microaggression, examines a recent case […]
As a talent acquisition professional, you’re probably used to rejecting candidates, but in this tight labor market, are you the one who’s now being rejected?
For the past few years, team member engagement has started to become one of the most telling statistics about a company. While it looks different in each organization and the definition might change per team leader, there is no debate about the importance of it in the ever-changing modern workplace.
Dorf, who is managing director of Compensation Resources, Inc. in Upper Saddle River, NJ., recommends following the SMART approach in developing goals: Specificity Measurement Attainability Results-oriented Timing Remember, says Dorf, sometimes the pay-for-performance goal is a milestone, not the full completion of a project. For example, he says, he worked with a client that was […]
What gets measured gets done. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are top of mind for companies large and small, but making notable progress on long-standing challenges around DEI requires a plan to set goals and then collect timely and relevant data to track progress. Companies have invested millions into DEI initiatives. When a company spends […]
In 1873, the Supreme Court ruled that women couldn’t be lawyers, notes attorney Jonathan Segal. Gender equality has improved, but still, women are CEOs of only 4.5 percent of the Fortune 1000. In virtually every profession, women are underrepresented in top management, Segal adds.
As the year winds down, employees everywhere are looking forward to a familiar end-of-year tradition: annual bonuses. For companies, this is more than just a financial transaction. Bonuses represent an opportunity to reward performance, align employees with organizational goals, and foster a culture of motivation and accountability. But how companies approach bonuses can vary widely, […]
A continuing point of contention in employment law revolves around who is an employee versus who is an independent contractor. The issue seems to come up often in wage and hour cases and workers’ compensation or unemployment claims.