HR Management

Lawsuit-proof your company: 20 tips from HR peers

05/25/2016

We asked readers whether they’ve been sued by employees and, if so, what single piece of advice would they give to other HR professionals to help them avoid (or respond to) an employee lawsuit. Here are some of their suggestions:

10 HR mistakes your employee’s lawyer will try to exploit

05/24/2016

If you’re ever hauled into court to testify in a lawsuit against your organization, what you say, and how you say it, can sink your defense—or help you win. Here are the 10 weaknesses you must be prepared to defend:

How to Document Employee Performance

05/19/2016

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Complying With the FLSA Overtime Rules: The Duties Test

05/18/2016

UPDATE: May 2016 On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor released its long-awaited update to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime rules, which effectively double the salary threshold at which most salaried workers are exempt from being paid overtime, raising it from $23,660 to $47,476 per year. The new rules become effective December […]

Whistling in the dark: How safe are we at work?

05/17/2016

Most believe their workplace is safe but still think emergencies could pose a problem, according to survey.

Workers’ tweets: Don’t lose control

05/16/2016

Are your employees’ tweets company records? Well, that depends.

OSHA rule pushes electronic injury and illness reports

05/13/2016

A new final OSHA rule, published May 11, required large employers to maintain electronic records of workplace injuries and illnesses and submit OSHA reports electronically.

Here’s how to stomach criticism

05/12/2016

You are not perfect, and you will hear criticism from time to time. Follow these tips to being able to handle your critics better.

Expense reports: An exercise in creative writing

05/10/2016

The number of improper expense report requests—from the surprising to the mundane—shows little sign of decline, says a new survey.

Employers: Display updated FMLA poster

05/05/2016

In May 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a new version of the FMLA poster that employers are required to hang in their workplaces. The big question: If you already have an FMLA poster in your workplace, must you display this new version? Here are the details, plus links to the new poster and employer’s guide …