The HR Daily Advisor community of over 200,000+ HR professionals has spoken. Here are the most popular articles on the HR Daily Advisor website in the last year just in case you missed them.
With State Family Leave laws, Brace Yourself for Double Dipping
If your state has its own family and medical leave (FML) law, in some circumstances employees may be able to take both leaves, one after the other, and there’s nothing you can do about it.
So Sue Me, Jackass!
Think you have the right of free speech in the office? You’re making the classic fourth-grade mistake, say Amy Epstein Feldman and Robin Epstein, authors of the book, So Sue Me, Jackass.
Happy people don’t sue! (There Aren’t a Lot of Happy People)
There aren’t a lot of happy people at work these days, says Hunter Lott, and that means that HR managers have their work cut out for them in preventing lawsuits.
FMLA: Holidays, OT, and the 12-Month Choice
FMLA hassles never seem to end. Some of the most confusing issues revolve around holidays, overtime, and the 12-month method. HR Daily Advisor Editor Steve Bruce clarifies these tricky points.
Penalties for Employers Who Ignore New Health Care Requirements
Michael Aitken, SHRM’s Government Affairs director, explains employer responsibilities under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), plus an introduction to a unique product aimed specifically at the smaller HR department.
Obama, EEOC, OFCCP, and You
What’s happening at EEOC and OFCCP? Increased resources for compliance and new areas of focus, says Leslie Silverman, former Vice Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
9 Things You Don’t Want to Have to Admit in Court
Many times, the easiest way to train managers about HR issues is to ask them to imagine themselves on the witness stand. When they realize what they will have to admit to, they learn fast.
Party+Alcohol=Harassment+Liability
Company social events can quickly turn into a liability. We take a look at some of the challenges, including harassment and injury issues.
Managers Wearing ‘Please Sue Me’ Placards?
How many of your managers are wandering around with “Please Sue Me” placards on their backs? Probably quite a few, says Hunter Lott. Get Lott’s tips on wage and hour issues, plus take a look at a unique program just for small HR departments.
Nine Reasons You Should Keep No Secrets from Employees
Do your employees really know what’s going on with your company? “Don’t be worried that they can’t handle the truth,” says bestselling author Quint Studer. He offers convincing reasons for creating a culture of transparency in your company—starting now.