Ask the Expert: Interns and Nonprofits—What Are the Rules?
Question: Is a “nonprofit” religious organization subject to the same 6 criteria as described for the “for-profit” organization (as explained by the Department of Labor)?
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HRDA Frankly Speaking: The $1.3 Trillion Warning—Your Managers Are the Retention Linchpin
A critical new report from the Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) delivers a clear economic warning to HR leaders: U.S. employers are projected to lose at least $1.3 trillion in attrition in 2026. This massive cost is driven by a simple, avoidable factor: a lack of cultural investment. AWI’s 2025 Employee Engagement & Retention report surveyed employees […]
When an Employee Wants to Resign but Continue Working
by Susan Hartmus Hiser Q: We have an employee who has been having performance problems. He has offered to resign in lieu of being placed on a performance improvement plan, but he wants to continue working for another couple of months because he feels he has a better chance of getting a new job if […]
Factors in Classifying Contractors vs. Employees
In a previous post, we discussed the challenges rideshare company Lyft is preparing for based on its designation of drivers as independent contractors as opposed to employees.
How to Attract and Hire Young Talent
A hungry-to-learn, tech-savvy workforce is taking over, and these workers already make up 35% of the workforce. But there is a catch: This new kind of worker is one companies are having a hard time understanding and an even harder time attracting with the usual business perks.
Connecticut Minimum Wage Increase Kicks in On October 1
Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase on October 1 as the state begins a series of hikes that will eventually make the state’s minimum $15 an hour.
All-Female Spaceflight Highlights Ongoing Shifts in DEI Policies
Last week, the most recent Blue Origin flight went to space. Unlike past voyages, all passengers were female, including a couple of celebrities. Like with anything these days, some hailed it as progress while others criticized it as a publicity stunt. What I find interesting as a labor employment attorney is the publicity and promotion […]
Teaching Business Ethics for Better Corporate Culture
In a competitive business environment, there is often temptation among companies, their employees, and executives to cut corners to further their own interests.
Escalator Principle: Are Returning Servicemembers Entitled to Bonuses?
Applying the escalator principle is reasonably simple when job advancement is strictly a matter of seniority. But how is it applied when advancement depends on additional training and passing qualifying tests?
Hostess’ Demise? Due to Sad Lack of Trust
Oswald, CEO of BLR, offered his thoughts on trust (and Twinkies) in a recent edition of The Oswald Letter. Twinkies were a part of my childhood. Somehow, on occasion, we could convince my mother to pick up a box of those golden treats with absolutely zero nutritional value. That was no small feat! My mother […]