When you are fulfilled professionally and personally, your customers, co-workers, friends and family become a part of the ripple affect. Turnover, complaints and conflicts are reduced, which bring increased productivity, improved relationship... Read more »
With little fanfare and even less reaction from employers, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) took effect on November 21, 2009. GINA generally prohibits employers, employment agencies, and unions from collecting genetic... Read more »
According to recent estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), approximately two million people in the United
States have been infected with the H1N1 flu since April, and some 4,000
Americans,... Read more »
The following is a brief review of significant 2009 workplace law
developments. Although a comprehensive treatment of all noteworthy
changes is beyond the scope of this summary, we hope this retrospective
will assist our readers. Read more »
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 »