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On August 27, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced a final rule to improve hiring and employment of veterans. In this new video from BLR, Senior Legal Editor Susan Schoenfeld, J.D., explains how the new Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) regulations will impact government contractors.
In this 4th installment of our Firing 101 series, Stephen Bruce illustrates the many ways you can use documentation to justify a termination and emphasized the importance of documentation that is detailed, accurate, and current.
BLR’s Healthcare Reform Resource Center for Employers offers detailed information about the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and when they take effect, along with the latest and most important news, providing employers with the guidance they need to understand the changes.
HR Professionals tell BLR why they are HR Heroes at the SHRM 2013 Annual Conference & Exposition in Chicago, IL. We asked visitors to our HR Hero booth at the SHRM 2013 Annual Conference & Expo to show their HR pride and tell us why they were an “HR Hero.” Take a look at this […]
Preparing for and adapting to changes in the workplace is a crucial element to any HR professional’s job. What changes are most likely to affect HR in both the short and long-term future that you should be thinking about and preparing for now? In this audio slideshow, we present 10 current workplace trends impacting HR. […]
Preparing for and adapting to changes in the workplace is a crucial element to any HR professional’s job. What changes are most likely to affect HR in both the short and long-term future that you should be thinking about and preparing for now? In this audio slideshow, we present 10 current workplace trends impacting HR. […]
In the third video of our Firing 101 series, Stephen Bruce explains that before terminating an employee, you must think the way a jury thinks. Here are the questions to ask.
Click through this slideshow to learn what wage and hour myths your managers might be falling for right now.
What is considered both affordable and adequate health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? A new video from a BLR Legal Editor keeps you informed. In 2014, one of the most significant provisions under the ACA becomes effective—the employer responsibility mandate—commonly referred to as ‘play or pay.’ Under the health care reform law, […]
Firing an employee is a serious step. You may want to conduct an investigation to be sure of your position. In the second video of the Firing 101 series, Steve Bruce shares the key questions to ask. Look out for the next videos in our series: “Audit for fairness,” and “Let a group decide.” SB: […]