Free Report Friday—20 Must-Have Employee Handbook Policies
Employee handbooks come in all shapes and sizes, but there are certain “must-have” policies that no employee handbook should be without.
Category: HR Management & Compliance
There are dozens of details to take care of in the day-to-day operation of your department and your company. We give you case studies, news updates, best practices and training tips that keep your organization fully in compliance with ever-changing employment law, and you fully aware of emerging HR trends.
Who’s Paying What to Whom?
By Robert Brady President and Publisher Business and Legal Resources Just My E-pinion It’s been a struggle (to say the least) to manage compensation with all the recent economic pressures. With little or no money available, how do you keep employees motivated? Help us find out by completing our brief cash compensation survey—and we’ll share […]
Week in Review, March 4, 2011
Note to Readers: This newsletter appears daily, but we know some of you don’t always have the time to read it everyday. For your convenience, here’s a re-publication of what we covered this past week. Daily, weekly, or anything in between, we’re pleased to keep you informed with the latest tips, news, and advice on […]
Who Needs EFCA When We Have the NLRB?
Guest Post by: Patricia M. Trainor Managing Editor, HR Business & Legal Resources, Inc. As I get ready to update HR.BLR.com’s Union topic, I’ve been reviewing the pro-union surge of activity at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which now has a majority of Obama appointees. Employers, including non-unionized employers, should be alert for upcoming […]
The Principal Benefit of Outsourcing? It’s Not Cost Reduction
Yesterday, we looked at some facts and fictions about outsourcing. Today, a look at the types of functions that tend to be outsourced — and an introduction to a webinar tomorrow you won’t want to miss.
Making the Most of Military Experience
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented several tips on hiring veterans. Today, help with cultural distinctions, plus an introduction to the “lawsuit preventer,” audit checklists. Understand Cultural Distinctions to Help Vets Feel Comfortable There are some important cultural distinctions to keep in mind when a member of the armed services transitions into the civilian workforce. First […]
Testifying For Your Employer
One day at work, you receive a subpoena to give a deposition for an upcoming lawsuit against your employer. Don’t panic—just tell the truth, say the experts. Here are some tips for sticking to your story and maintaining your cool: Be prepared and know the facts thoroughly. Insist that the attorney prepare you adequately before […]
Hiring Returning Vets—Best Bet Out There?
The federal government is going all out to make it easy and attractive to hire returning veterans. For today’s Advisor, we’ve collected some valuable tips to help you consider this special opportunity. Why Hire a Vet? The America’s Heroes at Work website offers the “Top 10” reasons to hire a vet: Ability to learn new […]
EEOC Issues Guidance on Pandemic Planning In the Workplace
This content was originally published in January 2010. For the latest FMLA regulation changes, visit our FMLA article archives or try our practical FMLA compliance guide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, report “H1N1 Flu and You, Questions and Answers,” each year an average of 36,000 people die and over 200,000 people […]
An Email Exchange That Requires Your Immediate Attention
In yesterday’s CED, attorney Stephen R. Woods summarized two key cases relating to technology policies. Today, his tips — and a product that makes quick work of all the policies you need.