Employers could trip on new Affirmative Action rules
The new rules attempt to create jobs for a segment of disadvantaged workers, but they could have some unintended legal consequences for employers.
View ArticleTip pools present perils for restaurants
Restaurants and other service industry businesses could have to defend against lawsuits if they aren’t properly distributing and reporting the tips their employees earn. At the very least, these...
View ArticleWorkplace romance can create HR headaches
Roses and chocolates are the sign of a blossoming affair. In the workplace, they can be an HR manager’s nightmare.
View ArticlePrivate companies face expanded whistleblower protection
A Supreme Court decision affects private employers whose employees now have recourse if they feel they are unfairly treated after bringing questionable company activity to light.
View ArticleProposed overtime rules could expand who makes more
The proposed changes are expected to have an impact on employers who could be required to pay workers previously exempt from overtime pay.
View ArticleFDA offers regulations on e-cigarette industry
Electronic cigarette makers and vendors could soon face federal regulations that currently apply only to certain tobacco products.
View ArticleFMLA app gets an update
The free app helps employer to calculate basic FMLA leave requests and determine how much leave an employee has available.
View ArticleEbola in the workplace: Safety vs. employee rights
Extensive news coverage of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa and recently reported cases in the United States have raised questions as to how employers should respond in the workplace.
View ArticleFeds move to expand LGBT discrimination rules
Federal agencies are beginning to focus on gender identity and transgender discrimination in the workplace, and they are moving to extend those rules to private sector companies that handle government...
View ArticleSupreme Court rules compensation offers don’t end class action
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling has made class action litigation more expensive for employers, according to lawyers that represent large companies.
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