Are You Ready for the Switch from Exempt to Nonexempt?
Yesterday we looked at some of the ways to prepare for the new Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime regulations. Today, more ways to prepare for switching exempt employees to nonexempt.
Month: May 2016
ADA Accommodation 101
Reasonable accommodations are an integral part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to any disabled employee or applicant—and the standard of what constitutes “reasonable” is quite broad. Essentially, an accommodation must be provided as long as one exists that does not constitute an undue hardship on the […]
DOL’s new overtime rule comes with unintended consequences
by Dan Oswald Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a new rule that requires anyone who makes less than $47,476 to receive overtime pay. When a colleague suggested I consider this topic for my blog, I was reluctant. I’m not an expert on wage and hour issues. We have many people much […]
No bluff: Wright demands equal pay on House of Cards
Actress Robin Wright, who plays the formidable Claire Underwood on House of Cards, is the latest in the entertainment world to speak out on equal pay. According to a recent interview, Wright demanded equal pay after statistics showed that her character was just as popular (if not more so) than that of her male costar, […]
ERIP Basics
ERIP stands for Early Retirement Incentive Plan. Employers have been using ERIPs for years—they’re an effective way to influence the workforce and even sometimes to avoid implementing a layoff.
Employers Beware: ‘Bore-Out’ Lawsuits Could Be Headed Your Way
Let’s face it, not all jobs are glamorous, and as Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs says, “Somebody’s gotta do it!” Sometimes not all jobs are as exciting as Rowe would have you believe, either! Case in point—one employer is facing a recent claim that one employee insists his job was too “boring!”
Got a Task That, Well, You Know…? Automate It!
By Holly K. Jones, JD, Senior Legal Editor When the Roomba first hit the market it was one of those mythical things, to me—like hoverboards and self-driving cars and same-day Amazon delivery—about which I could only dream. But as the prices became more reasonable and the devices more sophisticated, I decided that, as a person […]
Career Development Programs Poised for Big Expansion in Use, Says Study
When it comes to rewarding employees above and beyond base salaries, companies are prioritizing career development, more than other alternative rewards, benefits, and bonuses, according to new research.
New Research Shows Relationship between Coaching and Engaged Employees
Low employee engagement continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing organizations, with data from Gallup showing employee engagement in the United States consistently trending from 31% to 32% since the beginning of 2015.
HR Communication Fails to Meet Employees’ Needs, Says Survey
Most employees at large U.S. companies say HR communication doesn’t prepare them to make smart decisions, according to a recent survey from Davis & Company.