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Tomorrow, it will be six months since President Barack Obama signed health care reform into law. However, September 23 is not only health care reform’s six-month anniversary but also the day several significant provisions under the health care reform package (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation […]
No manager or supervisor wants employees out to serve as a witness or to serve jury duty-for who knows how long-but these appearances are required by law and participation is protected. Any resistance can be viewed as retaliation. As BLR®‘s Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance Guide notes, the federal Jury System Improvement Act of […]
This morning, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis hosted a live webcast promoting the passage of and fielding audience questions about the Paycheck Fairness Act (PFA). The webcast, which featured Lilly Ledbetter as cohost, emphasized the current administration’s efforts to eliminate wage discrimination while promoting wage transparency in the workplace, noting that passage of the PFA […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that almost 2,000 employers were accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program created by the health care reform legislation. These employers will start receiving reimbursements for employee claims from the program this fall. The approved applicants represent the broad spectrum of the economy, including […]
Workers’ Comp is celebrating its 100th year in California, but a lot of employers aren’t cheering; managing comp cases is still a hassle. An upcoming webinar will help with one of the most vexing challenges: how to terminate an employee who is out on workers’ comp leave.
Skimpy, see-through, midriff-baring, clothing with tattoos and piercings? How do you draw the line? In yesterday’s Advisor, we laid out the legal issues around dress codes. Today we’ll look at best practices for dress code policies, and introduce a unique program just for those in smaller HR departments. In general, an employer’s most prudent approach […]
The following is a list of the bestselling hardcover business books as ranked by the Wall Street Journal with data from Nielsen BookScan on September 20. 1. StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup’s Now, Discover Your Strengths by Tom Rath. Are you unsure where your true talents lie? […]
Workers’ compensation usually protects managers and companies in California from fines and criminal prosecution over injuries and illnesses, but not always. Here’s what you need to know about “Serious Concealed Danger.”
Can’t people just dress right? It’s such a hassle dealing with employees with prominent tattoos, midriff-baring tops, and see through materials. Let’s let the famous HR Red Book® sort it out. Dress codes. Most every company needs one, but putting together a policy that everyone understands, and that complies with government requirements isn’t easy. For […]
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor The holiday party—a traditional HR role that sounds simple, but can quickly turn into an expensive legal disaster. “With the let-loose attitude of holiday parties, employers often disregard the liabilities involved, especially when alcohol is being served.” says attorney Christopher J. Boman. It’s natural for employers […]