Capitol Hill Cafeteria Employees Get $1M for Preshift Work
Employees working in U.S. Senate cafeterias will receive more than $1 million in back wages after a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigation found wage and hour violations.
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Tame Turnover with Low-Cost Work/Life Balance Programs
In yesterday’s Advisor, we offered tips for reducing turnover and increasing productivity. Today, the rest of the story, plus good news about job descriptions. [Go here for steps 1 to 5] Step 6: Communicate with your employees Communication is critical for reducing turnover. Remember that communication needs to go both ways. You need to share […]
EEOC plan reveals enforcement priorities
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a draft of its Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) that spells out priorities such as stepped-up efforts against hiring discrimination and harassment, new protections for various vulnerable workers, preserving access to the legal system, and dealing with emerging issues like changes brought by the ADA Amendments Act. Recruitment […]
Is Obesity the New Lawsuit Hot Button for Employers?
The EEOC recently sued an organization that fired an employee because of her weight. Is obesity bias the next hot-button issue that employers need to watch out for?
Employee Records: What to Do if You Receive a Social Security “No-Match” Letter
If an employee’s name or Social Security number differs from information in the federal Social Security Administration’s records, the agency sends out a “no-match” letter to notify the employer of the discrepancy. The letter, which can list one or more employees, asks that correct information be submitted within 60 days.
"Sound Advice" for Training Supervisors
If you want to effectively train supervisors on legal hiring, don’t just show them or tell them, but do both! If you’ve tried training your supervisors on HR and found that some just never catch on, perhaps you’re not properly accommodating their “learning styles.” For as educators will tell you, some people learn best by […]
How a Comic Book Character Can Promote Women in STEM
Diversity and inclusion were once considered “fluffy” company goals that were pursued by bleeding hearts or, more cynically, the PR-minded, but that view has steadily changed over the last few decades.
Marijuana Disclaimer Must Be Crystal Clear, Court Rules
California law prohibits employers from asking job applicants about most marijuana-related convictions that are more than two years old. A new California appeals court decision, Starbucks v. Superior Court (Lords), highlights the fact that employers must be extremely clear with applicants that they are not seeking this barred info.
More Details on COBRA Continuation Subsidy in Stimulus Package
Update Dec. 16: House Passes COBRA Subsidy Extension and Expansion You’re probably well aware by now that the $787 billion economic stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama this week will provide many out-of-work employees and their families with a reduced rate on continuing health care coverage under COBRA. Because the stimulus plan was adopted […]
IRS Releases HIRE Act Affidavit Form
The IRS recently released Form W-11, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act Employee Affidavit. The HIRE Act (H.R. 2847), a jobs bill President Barack Obama signed into law on March 18, 2010, provides tax breaks to employers that hire unemployed workers or individuals who were working only part-time in 2010. Under the HIRE Act, […]