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(Taxpayer-Financed) Bankers’ Bonuses Redux

Written on 29 Jan, 2009 at 19:52

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 and incentive pay to employees, in part to stave... (Continue reading)

Is Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Needed?

Written on 5 May, 2008 at 12:00

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... (Continue reading)

Senate Blocks Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Written on 28 Apr, 2008 at 18:19

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... (Continue reading)

Some Things to Know Before Negotiating Salary with a New Employer

Written on 26 Feb, 2008 at 0:44

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... (Continue reading)

The Banking Bonus & Incentive Pay Dilemmas

Written on 6 Jan, 2008 at 6:00

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... (Continue reading)

Plain Speaking About Really Bad “Fair Pay” Bill

Written on 5 Jun, 2007 at 22:26

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?”... (Continue reading)

Three reference sites — for general HR, overtime rules, and technology policies

Written on 8 Jan, 2007 at 17:41

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... (Continue reading)

Underpaid? Overpaid? Try This Website for Lots of Pay Surveys

Written on 29 Jun, 2006 at 8:22

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... (Continue reading)

OFCCP Publishes Final Standards for Analysis of Systemic Compensation Discrimination

Written on 18 Jun, 2006 at 21:13

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... (Continue reading)

Think You Understand Overtime Laws? Try This Quiz To See!

Written on 28 Mar, 2006 at 14:51

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... (Continue reading)

Hush, Money . . . NOT: It May Be Illegal To Prevent Your Workers From Discussing Their Salaries

Written on 16 Mar, 2006 at 14:17

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.... (Continue reading)

Was My College Tuition Worth It? Top Starting Salaries for Undergrads

Written on 1 Mar, 2006 at 9:04

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... (Continue reading)

HR/Employment Blogosphere Update for December 5, 2005

Written on 5 Dec, 2005 at 13:42

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... (Continue reading)