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Should you order a sick employee to go home? Yes, but …
Can you order a sick employee who is clearly battling a cold (or worse) to go home and take his or her germs with them? More…
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Check out these great ideas to help your managers sharpen their skills and get on board with your talent management initiatives by becoming better at: giving effective feedback, writing valuable performance appraisals, aligning and managing goals, developing bench strength, and effectively rewarding performance. (more…)
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Napping on the job: It can be OK — depending on where and when
December 14, 2012 by Lee JamesNapping on the job can actually make you more productive, as odd as that may sound. How’s that work? More…
Posted in: Employment, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News and Views
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Could you afford the cost of ignoring FLSA? This time, it was $672,000
December 13, 2012 by Lee JamesTurning a blind eye to labor laws drew the wrath of the federal wage and hour cops upon the restaurant industry in California this year to the tune of more than a half-million dollars. More…
Posted in: Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News and Views, Legal and compliance, Pay
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How happy will the religious holidays be? It could depend on you
December 12, 2012 by Lee JamesQuick quiz: As a private employer, which religious holidays are you obliged to recognize? More…
Posted in: Benefits, Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News and Views
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3-step plan for steering clear of workplace retaliation suits
December 11, 2012 by Lee JamesWhat’s the best way to get in front of a workplace retaliation suit — instead of ending up behind the 8 Ball? Knowing how to do that now is more important than ever. More…
Posted in: Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News and Views
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Why ‘shrinkage’ is a big problem — and what to do about it
December 10, 2012 by Lee JamesFew businesses escape the problem of occasional “shrinkage.” But unchecked, “shrinkage” can drive a small company into the red or even into bankruptcy. More…
Posted in: Employment, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News and Views
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Little extra in many employees’ stockings: 3rd day off
December 7, 2012 by Lee JamesEmployees at many companies will find a little something extra this year to go with the holidays: an extra day to spend as they please. More…
Posted in: Benefits, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News and Views, Pay
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Company’s work-without-pay policy violates FLSA, says employee
December 6, 2012 by Lee JamesA hospital policy paid employees for working through required meal breaks, as long as they followed procedures. But an emergency room nurse still sued, saying not getting paid for missing lunch violated the FLSA. Who won — and why? More…
Posted in: Documentation, Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News and Views
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No mugs, please: What employees really want from Santa
December 5, 2012 by Lee JamesTraditional “let it all hang out” holiday parties at work have deflated in recent years (thank goodness, many HR pros say). Still, that doesn’t mean employees are comfortable with the Grinch taking over. More…
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News and Views, Performance
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