Too Poor for Arbitration? Employee’s Financial Situation Must Be Considered
Arbitration agreements can be a great way to manage the risk and expense of litigation. However, you must ensure that your arbitration agreement is enforceable.
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Romance in the Workplace; Lovely Until the Lawsuit
Another of today’s articles mentions the benefits of having a “best friend” in the workplace; however, there are situations where friendship can go a bit too far, stepping over the line into a romantic relationship.
Ask the Expert: When Does Paid Time Begin for Traveling Employee?
Question: A nonexempt employee works from his/her home and travels to numerous sites that cover a large geographical area each day. Does their paid time begin when they leave their house on their way to their first job site or does it start when they reach their first job site? Also, does their paid time […]
My Lizard Just Died. Do I Still Have To Go To Work?
Here in New England, we’re used to long, snowy winters, but this year we’re just beginning to see snow, and it’s been very mild. This means we haven’t had too many excuses to be late to work. However, that hasn’t stopped CareerBuilder® from compiling its annual list of the most outrageous excuses for being late […]
EntertainHR: What Phish and Trey Anastasio Can Teach Us about Being an Ally
Trey Anastasio, guitarist and vocalist for the band Phish, surprised “phans” by making a guest appearance with the psych-punk band Guerilla Toss on October 17, 2025, at the Brooklyn Bowl. He has a long history of making surprise guest appearances and supporting his fellow artists, including lesser known or emerging artists. For example, in 2022, he joined the indie-groove band, Goose, […]
How Much Does a Bad Hire Actually Cost? Why Talent Professionals Must Know
There are numerous estimates concerning the actual cost of a bad hire. These estimates range from 3 months’ salary to 3 times the annual salary of the position. While generic estimates provide a starting point, they only go so far. To truly showcase the value of the talent acquisition department—and to illustrate how much it […]
How America’s Work/Life Balance Impacts International and Remote Recruitment
Work/life balance is a commonly discussed concept among employees, employers, and labor market observers alike. A good balance between work and nonwork activities (i.e., family, hobbies, travel, personal health, etc.) is understandably desired by employees.
How Automation Supports Humanity at Work
We’ve long used technology to simplify our personal lives, such as for getting directions and checking weather forecasts, to name a few. Now, more consumer-grade tech than ever can simplify the work we do, too. But tools like self-service software and automated payroll processing aren’t a substitute for people—they complement people. In the last few […]
Employers Offering the Same Number of Benefits, But Different Kinds
Over the past 12 months, according to the 2015 Employee Benefits: A Research Report by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), employers have been offering about the same number of employee benefits, but the composition of those benefits plans is changing.
Wal-Mart, DOL Reach Agreement for $5M+ Settlement Over FLSA Violations
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will pay almost $5.3 million in penalties, damages and back wages for overtime violations at stores nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor said on May 1. According to the agency, 4,500 vision center managers (VCMs) and asset protection coordinators (APCs) at Wal-Mart Supercenters, Wal-Mart Discount Stores, Neighborhood Markets and Sam’s Club Warehouses were […]