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Responding to the Tax Act's Executive Compensation Changes
The 2017 tax act made significant changes to the taxation of executive compensation arrangements for both publicly held corporations and tax-exempt organizations. Until IRS guidance is issued, employers will need…
Failure to Promote, Low Pay Increase Weren’t Due to EEOC Charge
An employer's decision not to promote and to provide only a low pay increase were lawful for an employee with a record of a few performance deficiencies, an appeals court…
Three States May Restrict Use of Employment Noncompete Agreements
Proposals to restrict the use of noncompete agreements in employment have been introduced in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Vermont
Viewpoint: How to Empower a Diverse International Team
Empowering international teams is not always easy. Language barriers, cultural differences and inconvenient time zones can interfere with even the most capable of teams
Getting Fired Isn't Pleasant — But These Ten Things Are Worse
Getting fired is no picnic -- but here are ten things that are worse!
My Biggest Problem Is My Boss's Wife
Stacey's job is fantastic except for one thing: her boss's wife is driving her crazy!
I Should Never Have Trusted HR To Keep My Secret
Faith is wishing she had never told HR her secret -- but what can she do about that now?
A Common But Overlooked Management Problem: Playing Favorites
Despite the clear problems it causes, favoritism is an under-studied and often ignored management issue. If senior leadership just passively tolerates favoritism, it creates an unlevel playing field
Interview Questions You Think You Shouldn't Ask — And Why You Should
Interviewers need to prepare for the interview just as much as the candidate. My latest article shares six tough questions - and how or when you should actually ask them