How happy will the religious holidays be? It could depend on you
December 12, 2012 by Lee James
Quick quiz: As a private employer, which religious holidays are you obliged to recognize?
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December 12, 2012 by Lee James
Should you order a sick employee to go home? Yes, but …
December 10, 2012 by Lee James
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?
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Little extra in many employees’ stockings: 3rd day off
December 7, 2012 by Lee James
Employees at many companies will find a little something extra this year to go with the holidays: an extra day to spend as they please.
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‘No vacation nation’? Workers are leaving more time on the table
November 29, 2012 by Lee James
Are we really the no-vacation nation? Unfortunately, the United States might deserve that reputation: Not only do we earn fewer days than most industrialized nations, we’re taking fewer of the ones we get.
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Suspect FMLA scam? How you can prove it — and fire without fear
November 26, 2012 by Lee James
Good news for employers tangling with the perils of FMLA: Courts are becoming more understanding of — and more likely to agree with — companies that fire someone they suspect is scamming them. It doesn’t hurt companies to recruit an unlikely ally, too: Facebook.
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Holiday scheduling: Not always an open-and-shut case
November 19, 2012 by Lee James
OK, HR pros, a show of hands: How many of you work for a business that makes a habit of staying closed the day after Thanksgiving? Both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? What about the week between Christmas and New Year’s?
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He sues over loss of libido: ‘Toxic smoke’ from 9/11 is to blame
November 19, 2012 by Lee James
HR managers are used to hearing a wide range of excuses and “health reasons” people blame to try get out of work — and even squeeze a few pennies from the employer. But this one deserves a place near the top of the list.
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IRS makes it easier for businesses and employees to help disaster victims
November 16, 2012 by Lee James
If you’re business is like most, there are employees who want to give what they can to help people who suffered losses in Hurricane Sandy, whether you were in the storm’s danger zone or not. It’s not too late to help — and the IRS makes it easier for employers to do just that.
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Healthcare reform: What can HR expect now?
November 14, 2012 by Lee James
The TV ads are silenced and the votes are counted (even Florida). Now, what can employers expect from Washington? Surprise (not): At the top of the list, it’s likely you’ll find implementation of President Obama’s healthcare reform package.
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5 pitfalls to avoid while hiring for the holiday season
November 13, 2012 by Lee James
The Halloween decorations are down and put away — and Christmas (hiring) season is suddenly upon us. Seriously. Businesses that hire specifically for the holiday season have begun the annual scramble.
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