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Disciplinary Meetings: NLRB Revokes Nonunion Employees’ Right to Representation During Investigatory Interviews; Practical Impact

By Jennifer Carsen Aug 1, 2004 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

In 1975, the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of National Labor Relations Review Board (NLRB) v. Weingarten gave workers the right to bring a union representative to an investigatory interview conducted by the employer. Following that decision, the NLRB flip-flopped on whether nonunion workers also had these so-called “Weingarten rights”—specifically, whether they could have […]

Social Media: Your Best Offense or Your Best Defense?

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Feb 9, 2010 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Feb 9, 2010

Social media usage is coming like a tidal wave, and employers need to be thinking about their offense—how to present themselves online—and their defense—how to respond to negative expressions about their company on blogs and rant sites. Alison Davis, a communications consultant, recommends a thorough and proactive approach. Davis is CEO of Davis & Company […]

Resuscitate COBRA Premium Subsidies to Help Unemployed, Commonwealth Fund Says

By Gwen Cofield, Contributing Editor Aug 25, 2011 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Aug 25, 2011

In the waning days of the COBRA premium subsidy, The Commonwealth Fund is calling for the program to be resuscitated as a way to help unemployed and uninsured workers until health care reform is fully implemented. In an Aug. 24 issue brief,  the Fund noted that “the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression has […]

Colorado law restricting use of credit checks takes effect July 1

By Colorado Employment Law Letter Jun 18, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 18, 2013

by Mark Wiletsky Colorado employers need to make sure their background check policies comply with the state’s Employment Opportunity Act, which takes effect July 1. The new law bans employers from obtaining and using credit history information when evaluating applicants and employees. Certain jobs are exempt from the prohibition, but the exemptions are very narrow. […]

Health Coverage Premium Subsidies Need Boost, Says White House

By Gwen Cofield, Contributing Editor Jun 30, 2011 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jun 30, 2011

Premium subsidies for health insurance coverage under the Health Care Tax Credit (HCTC) program may get a boost due to an agreement being negotiated between the White House and Congress. The HCTC program was enacted as part of the Trade Act of 2002. As originally enacted, it provided a 65-percent tax credit for qualifying health […]

Minnesota 12th state to recognize same-sex marriage

By Minnesota Employment Law Letter May 16, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 16, 2013

by Michael G. McNally The Minnesota Marriage Equality Bill, HF 1054, was signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton on May 14, 2013. Effective August 1, 2013, Minnesota will allow individuals of the same sex to marry. Employers need to review their policies relating to employee health and retirement benefits to reflect this change. What […]

Is the Gig Economy Actually Shrinking?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor May 23, 2019 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 23, 2019

The gig economy has been heavily discussed in the media and in employment circles for several years now. Essentially, it involves the less-formal employment or contractor relationships between workers and companies, with workers typically working temporarily for one or multiple employers at a time with greater flexibility and independence.