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Who’s Entitled To Overtime: New Case Examines Which Administrative Employees Must Be Paid Overtime; A Compliance Checklist

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Dec 1, 1997 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Figuring out who’s exempt from the overtime rules and who isn’t can be very complicated. Impressive titles and salaries don’t count. Only the employee’s actual job duties matter. And of the four main exemptions-managerial, administrative, professional and sales-the administrative exemption is the least clear-cut. In fact, employers continue to reel from an epidemic of multi-million […]

Cutting Workers’ Compensation Expenses: Return-To-Work Program Ends Up Costing Employer $10.6 Million; Do’s and Don’ts For Avoiding Trouble

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Nov 1, 1997 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

When employees are off work because of a job injury, it can be to everyone’s benefit to get them back to work quickly. Returning employees to work with an adjusted schedule or a light-duty assignment can save employers money by reducing workers’ comp costs. Employees can earn more money and feel more productive and less […]

Affirmative Action: New Record Retention And Audit Rules For Federal Contractors

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Nov 1, 1997 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Despite the passage of California’s Proposition 209, affirmative action is alive and well if you sell goods or services to the federal government. In fact, the Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), which enforces the affirmative action rules that cover government contractors, recently revised its regulations. Here are the highlights.

Sexual Harassment Lawsuits: New Case Shows How To Handle Harassment Complaints The Right Way

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Nov 1, 1997 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

A sexual harassment complaint can lead to big legal bills and a massive jury verdict. But responding correctly at the start can dramatically reduce your risks. That was the experience of one employer who scrupulously handled a disgruntled saleswoman’s sexual harassment complaint, and was able to get her lawsuit dismissed without a trial.

Employee Internet Use: How To Guard Against New Online Risks-From Copyright Violations To Sexual Harassment

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Sep 1, 1997 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

An employee has been copying pornographic images off the Internet and showing them to co-workers. Another has been using company e-mail to distribute racist jokes. And several others have downloaded some hot new software onto their office PCs-violating federal copyright laws. It’s bad enough these employees are surfing the Net instead of working. But you […]

Health And Safety: Landmark Ergonomics Regulations Finally Approved; What You Need To Know

By Jennifer Carsen Jul 1, 1997 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Following years of controversy and false starts, historic workplace ergonomics rules aimed at reducing repetitive motion injuries are in effect as of July 3, 1997. Certain employers whose workers have repetitive motion disorders like carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis will have to implement a specific ergonomics program to eliminate or minimize the injury risk.

Electronic Surveillance Update: When and How to Use Workplace Monitoring Devices Without Getting Sued

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Mar 1, 1997 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Employers are increasingly using surveillance devices to combat theft and drug abuse and improve overall security at work. But you could find yourself in serious trouble under federal and state laws if you’re not careful. We’ll look at two recent cases that focus on some complex issues involved in workplace surveillance.

Reductions in Force: How to Do It the Right Way Without Getting Sued

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Mar 1, 1997 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Sales are down. Expenses are up. You’ve tried everything and it looks as if your only alternative is to eliminate jobs. These not uncommon circumstances can turn into a high-stakes gamble, particularly because the graying of the American workforce puts you at risk for expensive age bias claims. So when you’re facing a restructuring, it’s […]