The government is changing its enforcement tactics and placing a greater emphasis on employers in the fight against unauthorized employment. While worksite raids targeting employees are down, audits and worksite visits targeting... Read more »
On September 23, 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's("EEOC") proposed revisions to the existing Americans withDisabilities Act ("ADA") regulations and accompanyinginterpretative guidance were published in the Federal Register. The EEOC'... Read more »
How often do you catch yourself saying to someone, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it." or "Yes." when your plate is already too full and you really do not want to do what is... Read more »
On July 20, 2009, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2009-02 (“FAB 2009-02”), which provides guidance and transition relief for sponsors of 403(b) plans that will be required... Read more »
Whether you're preparing to move into your dream-home, raising a house full of kids - or both, you know each requires a lot of hard work, planning, and continuous upkeep - unless... Read more »
The focus of this issue certainly helps us understand that pets can add joy to our lives and, in many cases - in ordinary times, help reduce stress for some of us. ... Read more »
Payroll training is something which should be undertaken by those directly working in or with the payroll department. Do you or your business need to do a refresher course? Or are you... Read more »
Beginning on January 1, 2010, extensive new Medicare reporting obligations
will apply to insurance companies and other businesses that make payments
to Medicare beneficiaries as a result of litigation claims. The
obligations extend to businesses... Read more »
One area of opportunity that I frequently work on with many of my Clients is measuring employee performance. An alarming number of organizations do not effectively measure the value that their employees add to... Read more »
The ADA generally prohibits medical examinations of employees, except when the test is necessary to evaluate the individual's ability to perform essential job functions. Employers can request a simple ... Read more »