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by Dan Oswald If you are like me and are interested in politics, you know Ronald Reagan was considered the “Great Communicator.” His effectiveness as a communicator was often credited to his career in radio, television, and movies. His detractors often said of his oratory skills, “He’s just up there acting.” But to me Reagan’s […]
Recordkeeping is the key to compliance and legal defense—and there have already been some changes to the requirements in 2015, particularly for safety and paid sick leave. Don’t get caught unprepared! In today’s Advisor, Attorney Usama Kahf provides the info you need to keep the right records in the New Year.
We’re only a little over a month into 2015, and there have already been some changes to recordkeeping requirements. Recordkeeping is a cornerstone of compliance, so be prepared! Changes to safety and paid sick leave are here or forthcoming, and Attorney Usama Kahf provides the info you need to keep the right records in the […]
Today’s Advisor reports on the costs and consequences of winter-related accidents in the workplace—and what steps you can take to avoid winter woes at work.
A federal district court has approved a $1 million settlement agreement that, in the court’s words, “appears to be among the largest, if not the largest, average per person recovery in a certified class action asserting COBRA claims.” The settlement resolves a class action lawsuit alleging that an employer/plan administrator violated COBRA’s notice and premium […]
College can be a struggle for some, especially after graduation. You’re left with crippling debt and no real work experience. And no, that one summer as a Disney mascot does not count as “reputable” experience (unless you can find a good way to spin it)! So, what is a college grad to do? Well, for […]
Most employers understand the benefits of workers’ compensation insurance. If an employee is injured on the job, the insurance kicks in to pay for the medical bills and at least a portion of the lost wages while the employee recovers. The employee doesn’t have to fear losing his or her livelihood after reporting the injury, […]
by Lindsey Taylor The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently reaffirmed that dishonest conduct may be just cause for dismissal without notice. Or it may not. To determine if it is just cause, the conduct must be assessed looking at the whole context of the employment relationship.
A regional emphasis program (REP) for Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska is under way and will continue until at least September 2015. What are the primary causes of vehicle struck-by accidents, and how can you prevent them at your site? In the past 5 years, 15 percent of all workplace fatalities investigated by OSHA’s Kansas […]
Our HR Technology Survey has been launched, and many thanks to all who have participated! For those who have yet to respond, you still have a chance to join in and shape the discussion—we’re very eager to hear your opinions on how technology and software are drastically changing the way HR pros do business.