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by Josh Wood and H. Mark Adams Louisiana’s new Personal Online Account Privacy Protection Act (House Bill 340) goes into effect August 1. It precludes employers from requesting or requiring employees and job applicants to disclose any username or password that allows access to their personal online accounts. The law prohibits employers from discharging or […]
When a court determines that an employer has interfered with an employee’s right to leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the monetary damages can be quite severe. While awards of front pay, back pay and attorney fees are the usual penalties paid by employers found guilty of FMLA violations, FMLA also requires an […]
Cichelli, who is senior vice president of the Alexander Group, offered his tips at WorldatWork’s Total Rewards 2013 Conference and Exhibition, held recently in Philadelphia. Hurdle The hurdle is a prerequirement measure, says Cichelli; that is, the first measure must be accomplished before favorable treatment of a second measure can occur. The employer establishes minimal […]
Burnout isn’t the same thing as being tired. All employees will have the occasional bad day, or the project that requires them to work at a higher level for a determined period. Burnout is a condition of exhaustion that extends beyond any one event or task. For starters, burnout will make your employees less productive. […]
When you think of something as being underrated, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Most will think of movies, some will think of food, but has a job or career ever crossed your mind as being underrated, or even overrated? CareerCast has recently released its list of the most underrated jobs in 2016. […]
While there are differing opinions on the pros and cons of remote and hybrid work, one thing is certain: It is here to stay. According to a recent Gallup Report, only 20% of remote-capable employees are working completely on-site. Remote work has been touted for its many benefits, including a better work/life balance, increased productivity, […]
Technology continues to transform the HR space, but companies must not lose sight of the human element of hiring and recruiting. Hiring managers must step back to mold processes, tools, and culture around candidate needs. After all, the current number of job openings in the United States exceeds 11 million. And with more open positions […]
The opening months of President Trump’s second administration have been marked by a rapid and significant focus on immigration policy. Within hours of his inauguration, President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders, directing immediate and sweeping changes to immigration enforcement priorities, humanitarian programs, and removal policies. These changes, along with subsequent federal agency policy […]
A factory worker sued her employer, alleging the company discriminated against her based on her race by allowing a hostile work environment to pervade its manufacturing plant. She also claimed it retaliated against her for accusing a coworker of tampering with her machine. Let’s take a look at how the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of […]
It seems as if we get busier every day. How often do you get to the end of the day and feel like you have more left to do than when the day began?