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He was a business major interested in “the science of administration,” and a self-styled human resources geek. But his other attributes, including some oh-not-so-best practices, certainly do not make him a role model.
by Laurie Jirak Distribution of medical marijuana in Minnesota is set to begin July 1, so employers need to understand their rights and responsibilities under the state’s new medical marijuana law. Confusion may arise because employers are subject to both federal and state laws that may impose different standards or requirements on workplace medical marijuana […]
by Michael Futterman and Jaime Touchstone Employers have long used paid vacation policies as a compensation benefit and a means of enhancing employee productivity. To keep pace in a competitive hiring market, many start-ups offer employees the right to take “unlimited” paid vacation. While “unlimited vacation” policies do offer certain benefits, the law on such […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we provided safety training information for preplanning excavations and other precautions. Today, we offer 12 trenching tips that could save lives.
Yesterday’s Advisor featured expert Jayson Saba’s tips for dashboards and scorecards for HR, including the first of his recommended templates. Today, the rest of the templates.
Perhaps you’ve been hearing the news about proposed changes to overtime pay and wondering how it might affect your organization. The truth is, we don’t yet know exactly how much of a change the Department of Labor (DOL) will make, but we know change is coming. Here are the basics on what is happening.
Workers in Japan whose employers’ offices are in high-rise buildings can feel relieved. As part of emergency planning for earthquakes and other disasters, the Japanese government is planning on mandating toilets on elevators!
by Emily Hobbs-Wright In a nationally awaited decision, the Colorado Supreme Court has upheld an employer’s termination of an employee who tested positive for marijuana because of his off-duty, off-premises marijuana use. The court issued a narrow decision on June 15 in Coats v. Dish Network, LLC. It turned on the fact that marijuana use […]
During the hiring process, a crucial decision for an employer is whether to bring on a new individual as an employee or as a contractor. Granted, in some businesses the choice may be clear, but in others it can require more of a judgment call. This decision is not a small one—it has legal consequences […]
It’s mid-June and construction season is well underway across the USA. That means this is a necessary time for training on excavation and trenching safety. In today’s Advisor, we get valuable training information from BLR® Legal Editor Ana Ellington. All excavations are hazardous because they are inherently unstable. If they are restricted spaces, they present […]