How to Get Motivated for Better Results

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 »

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Has Taken Effect

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 »

Government Responds to Growing H1N1 Pandemic

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 »

Employment Law 2009 in Review… and a Look Forward

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 »

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 »