The cost of a bad hiring decision is much greater than the costs associated with recruiting, selecting, and training a new employee. A poor hiring decision can create a massive "opportunity cost" in... Read more »

[T]he recipe for legally defensible documentation begins with common sense and ends with a consideration of who your audience will ultimately be. Unfortunately, I can't help you with common sense. You either... Read more »

Congress is considering legislation that would eliminate secret ballot elections and require mandatory interest arbitration.  Is your business ready to recognize a union without the chance to run its own anti-union campaign? ... Read more »

Businesses concerned the uncertain economy will adversely impact their businesses should act early to evaluate their existing worker classification and other employment practices for opportunities to manage costs and promote efficiency.  For... Read more »

Technology is rapidly changing the landscape of today's workplace. One of the biggest changes taking place is how and where work gets done.  I'm talking of course about telecommuting - the practice... Read more »

What is an exit interview? Exit interviews are individual meetings to question departing employees about their reason for leaving as well as their attitudes and observations about the company. These interviews are conducted in a... Read more »

U.S. businesses employing 15 or more employees should brace themselves to face new challenges in defending themselves against employment disability claims.  The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (the “Act”) awaiting signature by... Read more »

For many of us, summer will always seem like the time to relax, be more casual, and, of course, take vacations. But transferring the spirit of summer to the workplace always raises a number... Read more »

With some exceptions, both hourly and non-exempt salaried employees are entitled to overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half the regular rate of pay for all hours actually worked over... Read more »