What Is the Equal Pay Act?
Did you know that the Equal Pay Act (EPA) is actually a component of the Fair Labor Standards Act? The EPA was established in 1963 and signed into law by President Kennedy.
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8 Proactive Steps to Stop Bullying
Special from SHRM’s Legal and Legislative Conference 8 Proactive Steps to Stop Bullying In yesterday’s Advisor, we featured attorney Allison West’s take on bullying in the workplace. Today, her guidance for dealing with the bully, plus an introduction to the all-HR-in-one-place website, HR.BLR.com. West, who is principal at Employee Practices Specialists in Pacifica, CA, delivered […]
The Great Cybersecurity Resignation? Why Stressed-Out Cybersecurity Pros Are Considering Quitting
Nearly half (45%) of cybersecurity professionals have considered quitting the industry due to stress, with the primary issues being an unrelenting threat from ransomware and the expectations to always be on call or available, according to a new report. The Voice of SecOps Report, the third annual study from cybersecurity company, Deep Instinct, analyzed feedback […]
Corporate Alumni: An Untapped Talent Pool
Not that long ago, corporate alumni figured prominently in a company’s recruitment strategy. In recent years, however, this talent pool has fallen off the radar somewhat, and employers may be losing out on what these candidates have to offer.
9 Essentials Your Workplace Learning Apps Need in 2019
Mobile learning will continue to trend upward at a staggering pace inside and across workplaces in 2019, and it is currently projected to be worth $37.6 billion by 2020. And one of the mobile learning trends that will dominate in 2019 in particular is app-based learning.
Send: Why People Email So Badly and How to Do It Better
Employment law attorney Michael Maslanka comments on the book Send: Why People Email so Badly and How to Do It Better by David Shipley and Will Schwalbe, highlighting the book’s advice on making business e-mail more personal. I just finished an interesting book, Send: Why People Email So Badly and How to Do It Better, […]
Ask the Expert: Can an employee take FMLA leave to go to a hypnotist if his doctor recommends this to help him quit smoking?
January 7, 2011 It is unlikely that the FMLA would cover leave for hypnosis as part of a program to quit smoking. First, smoking is not an underlying serious health condition. The definition of a “serious health condition” includes an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves either inpatient care (i.e., an […]
Nonfinancial Motivation for Employees in a Shifting Work Environment
As the world continues to adjust to the pandemic, companies worldwide are facing drastic challenges and embracing dramatic changes. Flexibility is the core pillar of building and maintaining an effective operational performance. Those who have managed to shift their work to the digital realm are now facing even bigger challenges.
How to Shift from a Reactive to a Transformational Workforce Approach
Organizations today face tremendous pressure to adapt and innovate to survive—let alone thrive—amidst global instability and rapid technological change. Companies must take a strategic, forward-looking approach to workforce planning to meet these challenges rather than simply reacting to external forces. Organizations that mature from a reactive approach to a proactive one — and who do […]
The Importance of Clearly Defining Employee Classifications
Defining employee classifications is one of the most critical compliance tasks for employers. Misclassification can lead to costly legal and financial repercussions. But what exactly do we mean by employee classifications? What Are Employee Classifications? Employee classifications help determine a worker’s rights, benefits, and pay structure under labor laws. Two key distinctions are: Exempt vs. […]