In today's ever-changing and competitive business environment, the challenge of attracting and retaining top talent persists across various industries. While companies often allocate significant resources to the recruitment process, the significance of a well-executed...
Avoiding FLSA Violations When Requiring Employees to Use PTO
A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has affirmed that employers do not violate the Fair Labor Standards Act when they involuntarily decrease their employees' PTO balances. While this case primarily dealt with deductions based on productivity declines, it offers...
What Are the Consequences of Placing Employees in the Wrong Roles?
Enduring exhaustion, avoiding conflicts, performing tasks that feel unnatural, and experiencing a sense of not belonging are all common outcomes when employees find themselves in ill-suited roles. As an HR leader, witnessing these challenges can be disheartening,...
Non-Discrimination in Employer-Provided Healthcare Programs
Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed new regulations to reinstate individual healthcare access protections that were previously suspended during the Trump Administration. The proposed rule aims to revive provisions that were...
Can No Overtime be a Reasonable Accommodation Request?
Should an employee who has been advised by their doctor not to work overtime be accommodated? The answer is likely yes, based on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A February opinion letter from the U.S. Department...
Is Your Business ERISA Compliant?
ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, is a federal law that establishes the minimum standards for most retirement and healthcare plans in the private sector. The purpose of the law is to protect employees who participate in employer-sponsored...
What is Cybersecurity Training and Why do Employees Hate it?
Cybersecurity in the workplace refers to the measures and practices put in place to protect an organization's digital assets, information, and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It involves safeguarding...
What Are Some Top Priorities For an HR Department of One?
As an HR department of one, your role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. It's important to prioritize tasks that have the most significant impact on the organization and align with strategic goals. Here are three top priorities for an HR department of one....
How Does Biased Language in Job Postings Deter Diversity in the Workplace?
To promote diversity and inclusion, it's crucial to use inclusive language in job postings. This involves using neutral terms, avoiding gender-specific pronouns, focusing on the essential qualifications, and ensuring that the language does not perpetuate stereotypes...