Social Media: Vermont Newspaper Editor Learns that Free Speech Comes with a Price
When a person who is paid to edit the written words of others fails to edit his own words, his job may be in jeopardy.
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Prime Day Walkout: An Exercise in Collective Action or a Publicity Stunt?
Amazon recently made headlines for two reasons: First, it expanded its Prime Day, a special sale on many Amazon products for Amazon Prime members, to 2 days for the first time. Although that may be good news for customers, it means even more work for Amazon’s employees, many of whom have been complaining of poor […]
How to Avoid Hiring a Bully
Much has been written about workplace bullies and the misery they inflict on their staff and coworkers. Addressing workplace bullying is often difficult, however, and so management tends to avoid the issue. Why not take a different approach, and avoid hiring these folks in the first place?
3 Signs You Need to Take a Break from Your Screen
As the world becomes more reliant on technology, the hours spent looking at screens have increased. In a recent study, statistics showed that adults spend 5 hours per day looking at phone screens alone, on top of other devices in the home. When you take into account the number of jobs that require regular use […]
Employee Misconduct at Off-Site Party May Qualify as Workplace Harassment
Is an employer liable for employee misconduct at “after-hours” gatherings? When a trial court adopted a narrow view of what constituted “the workplace,” an appeals court weighed in using a “totality of the circumstances” test.
Do Merit Pay Systems Work? NO, Says Expert
In fact, he says, it is his goal to eliminate such programs. Why?
The Annual Performance Review Is Dead
It’s time to ditch the annual performance review and replace it with something better. With the typical review process, most employees get clarity on their performance just 1 or 2 days per year—if they’re lucky. And so many employees in the workforce dread the experience, which typically begins with a required self-assessment of performance, entering […]
Paid Family Leave Proposals Gaining Attention, Possibly Momentum
With all that’s going on in Washington, D.C., it’s easy for issues to get lost in the noise and clutter, but paid family leave is managing to remain a topic of conversation.
Questions and answers on CFRA, FMLA leave in California
It’s crucial for California employers to get the information needed to properly designate absences so that FMLA/CFRA leave can be administered legally. But proper administration isn't always black and white. For example, if an employee's doctor advises that he or she is under the care of specialists, can an employer require that the specialist complete the FMLA certification?