My motivation in writing this article series at this time is to put a spotlight on the vital issue of violence in the workplace. I had been planning to write this series... Read more »

What 300 benefit managers were talking about last week: Consumer-Driven Health Plans and Health Awareness Strategies. Read more »

Many employers take advantage of the fluctuating hours method of paying salaried nonexempt employees. The DOL's Wage & Hour Division, however, recently issued an opinion letter pointing out an important drawback... Read more »

If you use H-1B visas, then you probably know that the annual quota for H-1B visas was reached at the end of May 2006. That is frightening news. Read more »

According to recent studies, the workforce of America is rapidly changing and growing more diverse in nature. It is anticipated that over the next few decades, the primary percentage of new growth... Read more »

Employers need to be certain they are providing a comprehensive program that meets all Federal expectations, including preventive education for your employees. Such a program can include: * Supervisor and management training. *... Read more »

This is the first part of multiple part article which addresses the new Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”) Regulations which were recently promulgated by the United States Department of... Read more »

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (C.I.S.), formerly known as the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (I.N.S.), requires employers to complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment within three... Read more »

Workplace complaint investigations are a necessary part of every human resource practice. When the investigation is over, we breathe a sigh of relief and, all too often, put it behind us. If... Read more »