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Will New Rules Encourage More ‘4/10’ Schedules? April 10, 2009 Employers have the option to allow alternatives to the standard 9 to 5 grind without incurring overtime, but they must clear several tricky hurdles first. The hurdles remain, but the passage of a bill amending the state Labor Code just might lower them a tad. Find out how the rules may benefit your workplace before they go into effect next month.
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Legislation Paves the Way for “4-10” Schedules April 02, 2009 Rules governing how non-exempt employees arrange their workweek are about to get a lot more flexible. Read this primer for a brief explanation.
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Are They Leaving with More Than Just a Pink Slip? March 27, 2009 In the past year, a staggering 59% of laid-off workers took company data on their way out the door, according to one survey. It may not tell the whole story, but the point is that employers must actively protect their trade secrets, especially during this period of economic hardship and desperation.
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Feds Offer Templates for COBRA Provisions March 27, 2009 As promised, the DOL has released four separate templates to help employers comply with the new provisions intended to help laid-off workers pay for extended health care coverage under COBRA. Forms can be downloaded here.
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Thorough Compliance with COBRA Subsidy in Your Best Interest March 17, 2009 As part of the massive economic stimulus bill signed into law last month, laid-off employees will be eligible for a 65% subsidy on COBRA health insurance continuation. But there’s a catch, and not understanding the subsidy could be hazardous to your business.
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As Layoffs Mount, So Do EEOC Claims by Older Workers March 17, 2009 Claims of age discrimination are rising, along with many other categories tracked by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. But determining the cause of the spike is difficult to pin down.
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When That NBA Contract Doesn’t Pan Out March 05, 2009 College students who also play varsity sports put in long hours, juggle competing time demands, work well within a team and are fiercely competitive. Sound like qualities you’d like in your office? Unfortunately, most scholar athletes are difficult to find on campus and don’t have time to attend job fairs, while nearly all of them will not go pro. But some say the extra effort it takes to find these individuals is well worth it.
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Does Card-Check Legislation Concern Small Employers?
February 24, 2009
Unions typically stay away from small businesses, simply because there are bigger fish to fry. But the notorious Employee Free Choice Act could make them union targets with one stroke of the pen. Traditionally insulated from union activity, small businesses may want to get up to speed as the divisive bill moves through Capitol Hill.
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Culture of Transparency Makes Organizations More Efficient February 19, 2009
Executives and senior managers can brainstorm all they want – they simply will not save as much money as they could if they don’t include rank-and-file employees in the process. Consultants and executives discuss ways to empower employees to help trim the fat that otherwise goes unnoticed.
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President Orders Union-Friendly Rules for Contractors February 17, 2009 President Obama made it clear that labor unions would play a different role in his administration. Three executive orders made within the second week of his oath, summarized in this brief report, add some clarity to his promise.
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