We all make mistakes, especially when acting in haste. Unfortunately, a mistake in the employment law world can mean an expensive lawsuit. But courts are inclined to forgive employers that genuinely try to make things right. That’s why employers should fix errors and make sure they remove any potential negative effects of disciplinary actions.
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Employers have any number of legitimate reasons to monitor employees’ e-mail and Internet usage. Beyond personal productivity issues, you risk significant loss should an employee download a virus or other damaging software or engage in illegal activity conducted on company computers. Here's a discussion of the risks, plus a sample policy ...
Laura answers at least 25 calls a day on behalf of her boss. He has asked her to e-mail the messages to him, rather than write them on paper. “But he gets hundreds of e-mails a day, and he complains that his phone messages get lost in the shuffle,” she says. “How can I resolve this and make it simple for him and me?”
You have heard all the general advice and theories about getting “a seat at the table.” But what does it take to jump the fence from your administrative role and be seen as a true leader in the company? The HR Specialist newsletter posed the following question to three of the leading HR thought leaders in America today: “What makes an HR professional an indispensable leader in an organization?” Their answers pointed to the following 5 actions:
Here are seven sites that every globe-trotter (or her assistant) should bookmark, according to Travel + Leisure: HopStop.com, OANDA.com, TheBathroomDiaries.com, Travel.State.Gov, Travelersnet.com, Urbanrail.net and World-airport-codes.com.
Here are seven sites that every globe-trotter (or her assistant) should bookmark, according to Travel + Leisure: HopStop.com, OANDA.com, TheBathroomDiaries.com, Travel.State.Gov, Travelersnet.com, Urbanrail.net and World-airport-codes.com.
Question: "Our small company has a paid time off benefit for full-time employees. However, we do not have a policy addressing how much unpaid time off a part-time employee can request. We have a couple of employees who are requesting an inordinate amount of time off. Are there industry guidelines on developing a policy?” — Dawn
Employment authorization is a hot topic these days, from the federal level to the state level. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified Form I-9 audits as the most important administrative tool in building criminal cases and bringing employers into compliance with the law. And on the state front, Arizona has boldly passed new immigration laws that impact employers, and some other states have indicated they might be interested in following Arizona's lead.
Q. We require all applicants to complete a pre-employment screening form that asks for their date of birth. The firm that conducts our background checks needs that information to perform the screening. Does this practice run afoul of laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of age?
HR Law 101: Your employee handbook should include statements on these topics: a welcoming letter from the CEO, rules and procedures, your employment policies, compensation and benefits, safety and health rules, an affirmative action statement and an acknowledgment receipt form ...
