Increased Government Worksite Visits & Audits

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 »

EEOC Issues Proposed Revisions to ADA Regulations and Interpretive Guidance

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 »

Is Guilt Burning You Out?

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 »

Department of Labor Provides Form 5500 Transition Relief for 403(b) Plans with respect to Pre-2009 Contracts

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 »

Get Creative With Training

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 »

Managing Stress Key to Success

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 »

The Importance of Payroll Training

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 »

Have You Registered Under MMSEA? New Reporting Obligations and Penalties for Medicare Secondary Payers

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 »

Employee Performance: Don’t Forget to Measure, Measure, Measure

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 »

Medical Examination or Physical Agility Test: Not Knowing the Difference Could Result in an ADA Violation

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 »