President George W. Bush signed an Executive Order requiring all federal government contractors to use E-Verify to confirm the employment authorization of new hires and persons assigned to perform work on future federal contracts.  E-Verify... Read more »

The United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently concluded that an employee may rely on language contained in an employee handbook to support his claim for family and medical leave benefits... Read more »

If there is a problem that led to the departure of an employee, that problem won't go away just because your company did the equivalent of closing your eyes, plugging your ears... Read more »

Many businesses are feeling the pinch that comes with the current economic downturn.  In response, businesses are increasingly deciding to layoff employees.  As a human resources professional you must be aware of... Read more »

On April 15, 2008, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the Preservation and Protection of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in Motor Vehicles Act of 2008. The act, which takes effect July 1,... Read more »

Regardless of whether your state or municipality has enacted a hands-free device law to regulate the use of cell phones while driving a vehicle, your liability as an employer for the vehicular... Read more »

Google is renowned for the lavish benefits and work perks it offers its employees.  The daycare services that Google offers are second to none and among the most coveted benefits that it offers. However,... Read more »

In modern society, the issue of treatment of individuals with caregiving responsibilities in the workplace is becoming more and more important.  More employees have some form of caregiving duties than ever before... Read more »

Exit interviews should be conducted if you want to learn how to improve your team, make your company more competitive and preempt potential claims. Remember this in an interview of a departing... Read more »