by The Human Equation, Inc.
on 10/1/2010 Since WWII expanded women's roles into the military and business arenas, women have been making steady and significant strides toward full equality in the workplace. More...
by Edmund J. McKenna, Board Certified in the Area of Labor and Employment Law - Ford & Harrison, LLP
on 10/1/2010 On November 2, 2004, voters in Florida passed an amendment to the Florida Constitution raising the minimum wage from $5.15 per hour to $6.15 per hour. More...
by The Human Equation, Inc.
on 10/1/2010 Over the last 10 years, incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace have dramatically increased. Statistics from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) indicate that the number of sexual harassment complaints received has risen by 30%. More...
by Donald A. Phin, Esq. - President, Employer Advisors Network, Inc.
on 12/31/2003 For most of the 20th century, "scientific management" drove a command-and-control theory of workplace management. Management told employees exactly what to do and punished them when they failed to do it. In essence, they treated people like machines. More...
by David Khan
on 12/31/2003 Domestic violence does not always remain hidden behind closed doors. In fact, the abuse encountered at home often follows an individual to work, resulting in violence in the workplace. More...
by Sally Anne Morris - Copyright © 2004 Blethen Maine Newspapers Inc.
on 12/31/2003 It's a familiar scenario. Corporate giants and industrial conglomerates facing government sanctions, huge lawsuits and crippling publicity, all over issues of employment law, sexual harassment, discrimination, drug and alcohol testing, even workplace smoking. More...
by David Khan
on 12/31/2003 In the last three years, employers have become much more concerned about the impact of culture on their workforce. Prior to that date, most diversity initiatives were driven by a need to reduce liability. More...
by David Khan
on 12/31/2003 In 1938, Congress enacted the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This federal legislation mandates payment of minimum wage, overtime pay, restrictions on the employment of children, and record keeping. More...
by David Khan
on 12/31/2003 As the occurrences of employment litigation increase and jury verdicts become more costly, it seems obvious that managers could benefit from better training and resources to help them avoid making negligible errors. More...
by Jim Boring
on 12/31/2003 For the chief learning officer, changing the culture of an organization is a complex and ambitious undertaking. Those who take on such a task need to have a mix of skills and attitudes that include audaciousness and humility, ideals and street savvy, humor and seriousness, patience and a sense of urgency. More...
by The Human Equation, Inc.
on 12/31/2003 Many organizations develop various policies and procedures regarding workplace health and safety. These policies and procedures are in response to a myriad of local and federal laws that require compliance with legislative initiatives, but they also evolve from a genuine effort on the part of many organizations to provide a safe and healthful work environment. More...
by Don Simmons Jr. - Reprinted with permission from The Roanoke Times April 15th, 2004, www.roanoke.com.
on 12/31/2003 PULASKI - "You're fired."
How easily that haunting phrase rolls off the tongue these days.
Those two little words have launched New York City impresario Donald Trump back into the limelight. More...
by Scott A. Pustizzi, SPHR
on 12/31/2003 In today's workplace environment, it is vital to manage work-related injuries and illnesses with competence and concern. All too often, employers limit their case management efforts to fulfill only the basic requirements and neglect to maintain an open dialogue with the employee about recovery and return to work. More...
by David Khan
on 12/31/2003 In 1990, Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This federal legislation prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities, and all supervisors and managers responsible for hiring, firing, and accommodating employees should be trained in ADA compliance. More...
by Department of Labor
on 12/31/2003 NEW YORK--"It's going to be a long, hot summer," Assistant Secretary of Labor Victoria A. Lipnic said May 20, referring to ongoing efforts by some lawmakers to block parts of revised Labor Department regulations determining which workers are entitled to overtime pay. More...
by Donald A. Phin, Esq. - President, Employer Advisors Network, Inc.
on 12/31/2003 An article in The Economist about the future of the corporation concluded that to survive a corporation must be lean, flexible, reputable, and talented. One of the greatest challenges to survival will be government regulation, with an estimated annual price tag of $1 trillion ($1,000,000,000,000) in the U.S. alone. More...