Regardless of who you voted for and your feelings about the election process, here in the United States, we have a new President and Congress. …
HR Law and Legislation
These posts focus on human resources law and legislation as part of business leadership and management.
Employee Resignation and Last Day of Work – Ask #HR Bartender
Dates are important. For example, an employee’s start date matters for benefits eligibility. Another date that’s important is an employee’s last day with the company. …
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Background Checks Provide a Better Quality of Hire [infographic] – Friday Distraction
We’ve written before about the shift to a candidate’s job market. Recruiting the best talent continues to be tough. But just because recruiting is a …
Working With a Job Accommodation – Ask #HR Bartender
I’ve mentioned before that, years ago, I was involved in a major auto accident. And as a result, I spent years in recovery. I was …
Keeping Employee Records Secure – Ask #HR Bartender
Recent research by PwC suggests that three-quarters of large organizations suffered a staff-related security breach during 2015, with half of the worst cases caused by …
Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – Payroll Edition
I received this note from an HR Bartender reader recently: An employee’s home address is Texas. He works in North Dakota. He is being terminated. …
#FLSA Changes: How to Tell Employees They’re Moving from Salary to Hourly
A few weeks ago, I answered a question from a reader about converting from salary to hourly status as a result of the upcoming changes …
