Compensation
(Taxpayer-Financed) Bankers’ Bonuses Redux
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On January 6, we published a guest post by eFinancial Careers writer Jon Jacobs. In it, Jon argued that it is essential to allow financial institutions to continue paying out bonuses [...]
Is Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Needed?
Last week, in Part 1 of this series, I discussed the Supreme Court’s Ledbetter decision and the criticism of it that led to the introduction of corrective legislation in the form of the Fair Pay Act.
Today, in Part 2, I’ll cover some reasons why I believe the impact of Ledbetter on employees is not as harsh as critics claim, and why compensation discrimination is not as different from other types of job discrimination as they claim.
Senate Blocks Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Last week Republicans blocked legislation (Fair Pay Act) intended to reverse last year’s Supreme Court ruling in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., widely criticized for making it easier for employers to get away with pay discrimination.
This is Part I of a two-part series on the Ledbetter case and why legislation to overturn it is not urgent and perhaps unwise.
Some Things to Know Before Negotiating Salary with a New Employer
This guest post by Liz Handlin, courtesy of Recruiting Blogswap, discusses a variety of factors for applicants to consider in discussing and negotiating salary for a new position.
Ms. Handlin is the CEO of Ultimate Resumes, LLC, and writes Liz Handlin’s Ultimate Resumes Blog.
I have been involved in all sides of salary negotiations: as a [...]
The Banking Bonus & Incentive Pay Dilemmas
Bonuses for Banking Executives this Year? You’re Kidding, Right?
No.
The near-collapse of the financial services industry has left our economy reeling and made many taxpayers angry. So why should financial professionals keep receiving bonuses? After all, many other workers have never received year-end bonuses — and the ones that have don’t expect to see much of [...]
Plain Speaking About Really Bad “Fair Pay” Bill
About a month ago, I wrote a post on the gender-pay gap for the Recruiting Blogswap, which was published by CollegeRecruiter.com under the title “The Gender-Pay Gap: How Much Progress from Sixty Cents on the Dollar? Is Legal Reform Needed?”
I said I didn’t think legal reform was needed; just enforcement of existing laws.
Now along comes [...]
Three reference sites — for general HR, overtime rules, and technology policies
The only common thread here is that these are three sites you may want to explore and bookmark, as they look to be full of helpful content.
I’ve added them to my custom search engine.
(1) AllBusiness bills itself as “the one-stop resource for growing businesses.”
Its site includes a Human Resources page, with links to [...]
Underpaid? Overpaid? Try This Website for Lots of Pay Surveys
Whether you are job hunting and need to determine what the proper pay is for a job, or whether you are happily employed, most people like to make sure that they are being properly paid (OK, at least paid comparably to others in similar jobs) for their efforts.
The way to determine this is through salary [...]
OFCCP Publishes Final Standards for Analysis of Systemic Compensation Discrimination
It may seem like a long time ago, but we made a posting back in November, 2004, regarding OFCCP’s proposed standards for analysis of Systemic Compensation Discrimination.
As of June 16, 2006, OFCCP has posted its final standards for analysis of systemic compensation discrimination.
Think You Understand Overtime Laws? Try This Quiz To See!
The new overtime regulations contine to perplex HR managers, and I believe it is always good to test your knowledge.
Now, HrHero.com has provided a nice, but SHORT, quiz, along with the anwers and explanations for you to take.
To take this quiz:
Hush, Money . . . NOT: It May Be Illegal To Prevent Your Workers From Discussing Their Salaries
NLRB laws have made it illegal for companies to prevent even non-union employees from discussing their salaries. Recent NLRB decisions continue to support such conduct.
Was My College Tuition Worth It? Top Starting Salaries for Undergrads
With the cost of college tuition at top-notch private schools, you got to wonder whether it is worth it. Of course, much depends on what your major is. With its annual listing of average salary offers by college major, the NACE can help you decide!
Here are the top ten highest paying majors, along with [...]
HR/Employment Blogosphere Update for December 5, 2005
I’ve added a new category to the Blogroll: “Blogs, Career & Job Search.”
My intention is to make this blogroll comprehensive as to the areas covered, rather than limiting it to a few personal favorites. So I will gladly accept any suggestions for additions. I would also like to hear if anyone listed [...]
