It’s hard to believe that we’re in July already. As we head into the second half of the year, we thought it might be helpful to look back at the articles that have resonated with our readers this year. So, without further ado, here are 10 of our most popular articles from the first half of 2009.
8 Do’s and Don’ts for Job Descriptions in ’09
These are BLR’s editors’ do’s and don’ts for worthwhile job descriptions that will really support HR operations.
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Quirkiest FMLA Rule Amended in New Regs
The Department of Labor (DOL) says the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) revisions were designed to clarify the requirements and to improve communication between employers and employees. To some extent, these goals may be met, but the changes and challenges are many. Here are summaries of some of the significant revisions included in the final rules.
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Cell Phones in Cars—Employees Crash, Company Burns
More and more often, accident victims are suing the employers when employees cause accidents while talking on cell phones. Here is a look at a classic case—and what it means for your organization.
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No FMLA for Grandparents, and Other Timely Tips
“Don’t try to be a ‘we’re one big family’ company and allow FMLA for grandparents,” says attorney Beverly Garofalo. “It will come back to bite you every time.”
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Poor Documentation Dooms Employers’ Defense
Failure to carefully document discipline remains one of the biggest legal problems that employers face, says attorney Jonathan Segal. Lawsuits that should never have been brought appear on your desk, and lawsuits that should have been dismissed become hard to fight.
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Shooting Yourself in the Foot—How Employers Make Things Worse
When confronted with lawsuits, employers are often their own worst enemies, attorney Wendy Warner told attendees at a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conference. Although she usually represents employees, Warner agreed to deliver tips on how employers can avoid lawsuits.
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Jerks at Work—Don’t Tolerate Them
Some of the trickiest territory for supervisors is dealing with whistleblower jerks and jerks with disabilities, says attorney Jathan Janove. Here’s a look at a few cases where the jerks lost.
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Quirky Overtime Questions You Probably Should Be Asking
Wage and hour ought to be simple, but our customers keep coming up with new twists. See how many of these questions cover situations you face in your organization.
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Managing Leave—Annoying for Sure, But Doable
“Never let managers deal with leave requests,” says one expert, but that’s easier said than done. For every HR manager who doesn’t have a leave specialist on staff, here are tips for dealing with leave requests.
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New Supervisors Too Eager to Be ‘Real Boss’?
New supervisors are eager to show that they are “boss,” and they may think that harsh discipline is the way to establish themselves. That is often not the best way to get individuals moving and to keep up department morale, says attorney Jeffrey Wortman.
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