Which Three Fictional Characters Best Describe You?
This week’s Oswald Letter is a guest post from Elizabeth Petersen, Simplify Compliance’s executive vice president of strategy and revenue. by Elizabeth Petersen
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7 things I learned while practicing labor and employment law
by Tom Daniel I have had the privilege of practicing labor and employment law in Alaska for 31 years. Over that time, the law has become more complex, and more laws than ever before now apply to the employment relationship. Here are some nonlegal principles I have learned that might help you avoid legal disputes […]
A Treasure Hunt Leads to Leadership and Teamwork Skills
Students from a Louisiana university searched for Mardi Gras beads as part of a teambuilding and team-bonding exercise, but they found so much more in the process.
Friday Funday: HR FTW Comic Strip by James Davis
Welcome to Friday Funday here at HR Daily Advisor. Today we are happy to present you with this comic strip by our very own James Davis. Keep scrolling down!
Are Your Variable Pay Practices Factoring into the Gender Pay Gap?
Pay equity isn’t just a matter of “fairness” and doing the right thing—it’s also a compliance issue and a business issue. A number of states—including California, Massachusetts, Maryland, and New York—have laws prohibiting pay disparity based on gender, and more states are likely to follow.
74% of Employers Say They Plan to Hire Recent College Graduates This Year
Now that spring is officially here, college students all over the U.S. are getting their caps and gowns prepared for graduation. But what’s the outlook for them finding a job when school’s done?
12-Month Leave Extension Not Reasonable Under ADA, 1st Circuit Says
An employee was not entitled to a 12-month leave extension as an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation, a federal appeals court has ruled.
3 Ways to Support Employees with Infertility This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day stirs up a lot of emotions. For many, it’s a day to celebrate the bond of love and affection between a mother and a child.
What’s the Outlook for the DOL Overtime Rules and the AHCA?
What’s the future for the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) overtime rule? And now that the American Health Care Act (AHCA) has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, what should we expect from the U.S. Senate? Melissa Sharp Murdock, Esq., Director, External Affairs for WorldatWork discussed these questions Tuesday at the WorldatWork Total Rewards […]
Ask the Expert: How Should Government Contractors Implement Paid Sick Leave Rule?
I am a government contractor and am concerned over the Executive Order that President Obama signed on protected sick leave. Do you have any insight on best practices on implementation of the order?