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DOL Issues Opinion Letter on Wage and Hour Issues for Mandatory Unpaid Time Off

In today’s economic climate, companies are continually looking for ways to cut costs without cutting jobs and resorting to layoffs. One option many companies are considering is mandatory unpaid time off, sometimes referred to as an employee furlough. By requiring mandatory unpaid time off, companies can reduce payroll expenses by reducing the number of hours […]

Why Family-Building Benefits Have Become Essential in Today’s Workforce

More and more, employers are offering family-building benefits with much more than just parental leave as part of their core compensation packages. In fact, these benefits are integral to attracting and retaining diverse talent, including heterosexual and same-sex couples, as well as single-intended parents, and to attracting top candidates across all industries. Increasingly, a benefits […]

7 Tools for Fostering a Respectful Work Environment and Navigating Incivility in the Workplace

Incivility has become a significant challenge in many modern workplaces. Leading up to the election, and afterwards, lunchroom debates about politics or world events can sometimes lead to conflict among employees and the potential for unprofessional behavior and claims of workplace discrimination or harassment. Unfortunately, the politically and culturally polarized climate has led to an […]

Time Is Running Out to Comply with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) became law in the United States. Provisions of this law state that employers are now required to pay a 100% subsidy of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage premiums for certain people during the period of April 1, 2021, through […]

Faces of HR: Robyn Salvo’s HR Vision for Manhattan University

Robyn Salvo, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Manhattan University, brings a unique blend of analytical prowess and people-centric leadership to her role. With over 25 years of experience, including 19 in higher education, Salvo is passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, using data-driven insights to guide decisions that strengthen […]

Effective Employee Incentive Ideas: Practical Advice

Any successful business must engage its employees to retain them. The more you show your appreciation for a job well done, the more happy workers you will have on your hands. And a positive workforce leads to better productivity and profits. Taking the time to listen to your employees and thank them is essential. But […]

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Trump Campaign Case Offers Lesson on Value of Carefully Written Employment Contracts

A recent New York trial court decision demonstrates the importance of carefully drafting employment contracts. In the high-profile case, Judge Arlene P. Bluth sided with the employee in rejecting the employer’s attempt to force an employment claim into arbitration. On the surface, the case is notable because the defending party was the Trump for President […]

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4 Ways to Recruit Amid Historic High Unemployment

The COVID-19 crisis may be new, but the way hiring leaders handle similar crisis situations is not. The events following 9/11 and the 2008 Great Recession are proof of that. Such times taught companies that with systems and processes in place, they can keep moving their businesses forward.