Tag: employees

Massachusetts

Walmart to Pay $7.5 Million to Settle Same-Sex Benefits Discrimination Suit

By Guest Columnist Feb 8, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Under a proposed settlement agreement filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, retail giant Walmart has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it discriminated against gays and lesbians in the administration of its spousal health insurance benefits. The proposed settlement, filed December 2, 2016, must still be approved by Judge William G. Young before becoming final, which could take a few weeks.

interview

Performance Management and the Employee Review Process

By Guest Columnist Feb 6, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

When performance management is mentioned, people often think of the employee performance appraisal or review, however, performance management involves so much more. Properly constructed appraisals should represent a summary of an ongoing, year-round dialogue. Focusing only on an annual appraisal form leads to misunderstanding and a lack of appreciation for the benefits of performance management.

DOL Sues Colorado Company to Recover $82K in Missing Retirement, Health Plan Contributions

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Feb 6, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court of Colorado against Central Security Communications Inc., CEO Robert Millikin, and fiduciary Howard Klinger to restore more than $82,000 owed to the Greeley, Colorado-based company’s retirement and health plans, as well as additional lost income, according to a new DOL […]

culture

Feedback: The Key to Growth, Motivation, and Company Strength

By Guest Columnist Feb 6, 2017 Talent

Updated: Jun 28, 2019

A toxic culture can disrupt business, resulting in low engagement and high turnover and ultimately damaging your company’s reputation. However, culture can be influenced, and new norms can be internalized to help companies bounce back. Even if a company is not suffering from the effects of a negative culture, creating a strong purpose and values from the beginning helps to institutionalize the right kinds of behaviors.

Payroll Issues During Blizzards and Snow Days

By Guest Columnist Feb 6, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

As we head into the heart of the winter storm season, it is inevitable that employers could face some severe snowstorms and blizzards in February. Hence, this is an excellent time to brush up on the wage and hour laws, which dictate whether you are required to pay salary or hourly wages to employees who are unable to get to work during a blizzard or severe snowstorm. Here is a timely refresher article on these issues.

Unlocking happiness at work: Strategies to fuel purpose and performance

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Feb 2, 2017 Webcasts-Upcoming

Updated: Feb 6, 2017

Complimentary Webinar Sponsored By Halogen Software Unlocking happiness at work: Strategies to fuel purpose and performance Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2017 Time: 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (This program has been approved for 1.0 HRCI & SHRM recertification credit hours) In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s more difficult than ever to keep employees engaged and, […]