Answers to the 10 Most Common Workplace Questions
Mark Adams, editor of Louisiana Employment Law Letter, answers the 10 most common workplace questions.
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Definition of “Work Schedule” for Split-Shift Purposes
Yesterday, guest columnist Cathleen Yonahara of San Francisco-based Freeland Cooper & Foreman, LLP looked at a recent case involving a split shift. Today, she explains the court’s ruling.
Pros and Cons of Employees Having a Second Job
Employers want employees who are loyal and unlikely to leave the organization. Where does having multiple jobs fit into that? Does it mean employees are more likely to stay because they appreciate the flexibility or more likely to go because they have other options?
Legal Issues When Reducing Employees’ Hours, Wages
by Kara Shea We’ve received many questions lately from employers facing tremendous pressure to reduce their operating expenses. Some proposed cost-cutting efforts implicate various employment laws. Since things may get worse before they get better, I’m undertaking a series of articles to address some of the issues you may encounter in the months ahead. I’ll […]
Workplace Subjectivity: The Enemy Among Us
The cause of disagreements and the sense of not being treated fairly in the workplace come from subjective work practices, not from bad people.
How Professional Women Can Command the Room
HRDA is reporting from the SHRM conference in Washington, D.C. Jennifer Lee, of JB Training Solutions says that learning how to command the room might come natural to some professional women, but for others, it takes a little bit of work. In today’s Advisor, we’ll hear from Lee with tips for how women executives can […]
How Does Your Organization Define a Connected Culture?
At Ally, we define a connected culture as one where every employee feels accepted, valued, and a sense of belonging. We strive to build a purpose-driven organization that’s grounded in a connected culture and a highly engaged workforce. Being a purpose-driven company is not something you can elect out of—at least not if you want […]
Ask the Expert: Can We Force Sick Employee to Take Unpaid Leave?
Our non-exempt employee has no sick or vacation days left and has accrued absentee attendance points close to termination. Because of this, the same employee is coming into work while sick. We don’t want the health of other employees to be at risk because of his/her presence. Can an employer force a sick employee to […]
To Lump Sum or Not to Lump Sum: What to Consider When Choosing a Relocation Compensation Package
by Lisa Johnson, global practice leader for consulting services at Crown World Mobility After years of staying put due to the stagnant economy, the improved current economic conditions have resulted in more and more workers—confident in the job market and willing to move to new places and take chances—happily relocating for new jobs. With this […]
What Is an Elastic Workforce?
The need for staff flexibility has always been prevalent, as demand is rarely static year-round. But the pandemic has brought this idea to the forefront. How can organizations cope when demand suddenly falls off a cliff and then surges again a few months later?