Employers Cheer New Rules for Union Elections
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently announced new rules for representation case procedures that will come as welcome news to employers.
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NLRB’s New ‘Durable’ Rule Restores Old Definition of Joint Employment
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) long-awaited final rule on joint employment sets an employer-friendly tone as it returns to an old standard on what constitutes joint employment under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The Board issued its final rule on February 26, and it is to be effective April 27. The Board also […]
Vermont Minimum Wage to Increase Following Override of Governor’s Veto
Vermont’s minimum wage bill (S.23) has gone through the ringer over the last few weeks, but in 2021, it will finally become law. Learn more about the course this bill has taken.
CHERYL and Employer Liability for Cybernetic Harassment
Ladies and gentlemen, you are experiencing history in the making. For the first time in “EntertainHR” history, the same author is doing a post on the same episode of the same show. However, there is a slightly different issue here.
ESPP 101
If you’re seeing the headline and asking, “What is ESPP?” you’re not alone. “ESPP” stands for employee stock purchase plan or employee stock purchase program.
Getting Your Talent Acquisition Team to Hire Ethically
Tina lied about her college degree, Bob lied about his work experience, and yet your hiring manager still gave them an offer anyway. Where do you draw the line on lying during the hiring process? And how do you make sure your entire hiring team has the same set of ethical standards as your company?
Teaching Employees to Think Outside Their Silos
In the early days of a company and throughout the life of small businesses, a single person or handful of employees might find themselves doing virtually everything, from production to marketing to accounting and compliance.
Improve Recruiting and Retention with Foreign Hires and Oversees Hiring
Between high turnover and difficulty hiring, organizations are finding innovative ways to adapt. Recent research has shown that 93% of employers say that sourcing foreign national employees is important to their company’s talent acquisition strategy. Additionally, international assignments are seen by 91% of employers as at least somewhat important for enhancing their recruiting and retention […]
Nobody Predicted This 2020 Trend
We’re almost 3 months into 2020 and so far, we’ve seen two major shakeups in the HR tech landscape. Last week, we reported on a merger between Kronos and Ultimate Software and just yesterday, news broke of a different tech acquisition. Out of all the 2020 HR predictions, no one saw these shakeups coming!
The Risks of Drinking Outside of Work Hours
Happy hour and after-work drinks often go hand in hand with long days on the job, providing networking opportunities and a chance to unwind. Establishments offering inexpensive drinks between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. know that it’s a profitable decision, as it caters to the steady demand of those who choose to indulge at the […]