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by Timothy C. Cavazza and Matthew H. Parker The Rhode Island Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015 will take full effect on July 2, meaning employers need to have their data security and notification policies in compliance or face serious financial consequences if even one data breach occurs. The new law applies to employers and […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, BLR Senior Legal Editor Susan Schoenfeld shared an expert’s advice regarding the new proposed overtime rule from the Department of Labor (DOL). Today, more from Schoenfeld on the legal capacity for DOL to make certain changes as well as what changes might surface in the final version of the law.
As a Human Resource (HR) professional, reviewing application materials and interviewing applicants is a part of your job—so you probably feel like you have the process down pat.
Wisconsin law limits an employer’s ability to access employees’ personal information and outlines specific restrictions and exceptions, which are also detailed in the Wisconsin Social Media Protection Act. This article discusses that Act. What Restrictions Do Employers Face Under the Act? Under the Wisconsin Social Media Protection Act, employers may not request or require employees […]
Each year we conduct a nationwide survey to learn about pay practices throughout the country. We are pleased to release the results of our 2018 survey.
Unfortunately, you can’t retain all employees … termination and turnover are going to happen. The 2014 Termination and Exit Interviews Survey examined how HR pros are handling these challenges. Let’s see how you compare!
Need flexibility in how you schedule workers? Maybe you need to keep a lid on labor costs by avoiding the financial burden of employee benefits. Or maybe you have other reasons for bringing on more workers without hiring traditional employees. Contingent workers may be your answer.
When is the best time to engage your employees? Many professionals believe that onboarding is the ideal time to show an employee that he or she is valued and an integral part of a larger whole.
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Employers want to find the best candidates for the roles they’re hiring for in the least amount of time without increasing the risk and costs associated with bad hires. Screening and interviewing are both tools in the hiring toolbox that allow employers to identify suitable candidates. These mechanisms aren’t without their own limitations. That is, […]