Pay transparency refers to the practice of openly sharing information about an organization's compensation structure and salaries with its employees. This can include making information about job salaries, pay grades, and total compensation packages available to all...
What Does the FLSA Say About Teleworkers Taking Breaks?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to teleworkers in the same way as it applies to employees who work in a physical workplace. The FLSA establishes minimum wage and overtime pay requirements, as well as regulations around child labor, recordkeeping, and other...
What are the various HR roles in a company, and what do they do?
An HR (Human Resources) department is responsible for managing various aspects of an organization's human capital, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, training, and development. Depending on the size and...
How to create a trans-inclusive workplace
As transgender issues have grown prominent in the public political debate, with conservative lawmakers across the country increasing efforts to legislate against trans and LGBTQ rights in education, healthcare, and other arenas, it is important for employers to...
The End of Forced Arbitration of Workplace Sexual Assault Claims
Forced arbitration of workplace sexual assault claims is no longer allowed in certain jurisdictions due to a growing recognition of the harm and injustice it causes to employees. The reason is that forced arbitration can be detrimental to employees and can limit their...
How Proper Timekeeping Practices Can Prevent Wage and Hour Violations
Proper timekeeping practices are critical in preventing wage and hour violations in the workplace. It is important for all employers to follow the guidelines set forth by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal law that governs wage and hour issues. Here are...
Why Inclusive Language is Important in the Workplace
Inclusive language is important in the workplace because it helps create a more respectful, engaged, and productive work environment. When done correctly, using inclusive language can also demonstrate an organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Here is an...
Understanding EEOC Compliance Requirements for Private Employers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Private employers in the United States...
What Should Employers Do When There is an Honest Suspicion of FMLA Abuse?
The FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period, for specific family or medical reasons. However, these protections are only available if an employee uses FMLA leave “for the...