California Employees Can’t Be ‘On Call’ During Breaks
Employers cannot require that workers in California remain “on call” during mandatory rest breaks, the state’s Supreme Court has determined.
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Performance Management and the Employee Review Process
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
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 […]
Feedback: The Key to Growth, Motivation, and Company Strength
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
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.
Ask the Expert: How Do We Handle Last Paycheck of Employee Who Stole from Us?
Question: We terminated an employee for falsifying payroll records and receiving pay for shifts she did not work. Can we issue her a last paycheck for hours worked and then keep the money to apply to her theft of over $100,000?
Do Your Training Programs Leverage Your Best Source of Company Knowledge?
You might have invested in a learning management system and a wide array of cutting-edge training programs. But, if your organization is like companies in a recent survey, you might be overlooking one of the most valuable training resources at your disposal—your employees, that is.
Unlocking happiness at work: Strategies to fuel purpose and performance
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, […]
Millennials Are Reshaping Workplaces and Talent Management
There’s a war out there—a war for talent—and it’s the Millennial generation that make up increasing talent pools in the corporate world.
Ask the Expert: Is Organ Donation Covered under FMLA?
Question: Is organ donation covered under FMLA? This would be for the donor, not the recipient. Would it make a difference if the donation was for a friend vs a FMLA covered family member (e.g., mother, father, spouse, child) ?