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Survey Documents Impact of Recession on Employee Health and Integrity

Written on 4 Mar, 2009 at 17:02

The most recent “American Workplace Insights” survey from Adecco Group North America gives great insight into the state of mind of America’s workforce. The stresses and strains of the current economic situation have caused many Americans to consider unethical... (Continue reading)

Charming the Stimulus Act COBRA:
New COBRA Rights and Employer Obligations

Written on 26 Feb, 2009 at 16:47

A federal subsidy of continued health coverage under COBRA is one of the main “ease-the-pain” provisions of the Stimulus Act enacted Tuesday, February 17, 2009 (the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009). This provision is intended to keep the... (Continue reading)

Overtime Pay, the FLSA & “Time Theft” — Part I (Introduction and White-Collar Exemptions)

Written on 14 Jan, 2009 at 5:00

Who “owns” an employee’s time? Are you stealing from your employer if you take a personal call at work? What about if you check your personal email, or take some time to send out resumes? Does it matter... (Continue reading)

HR Metrics and Strategic Human Resources Planning

Written on 12 Dec, 2008 at 6:00

Human Capital — Truly Your Company’s Greatest Asset In this economy, measuring your bottom line or your company’s success on Wall Street isn’t enough. Instead, says Denise Kingsmill, deputy chair of the United Kingdom’s Monopolies and Mergers Commission, “Directors need to transform... (Continue reading)

How To Provide Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA For Individuals With Hearing Impairments

Written on 10 Dec, 2008 at 5:00

With the recent passage of the Americans With Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAAA), employers are turning their attention to changes in the Act and how those changes might impact their business. Fortunately, resources to help you are readily at hand. In... (Continue reading)

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