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Recruitment Research: A New Way to Find Top Talent
An offshoot of the executive search industry, recruitment research is a multistep methodology that targets desired candidates and connects them with employers using a flexible pricing model. The process is…
Rethink Work-from-Home Employee Perks
As working from home stretches into the summer and beyond at many companies, some firms are adopting interesting, innovative incentives to maintain engagement and productivity among telecommuting employees
PPP Loan Disrupts Tip Sharing for Restaurants and Bars
As some states and local areas are reopening businesses, restaurants and bars that have received a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are revamping their business model to accommodate…
How Should Multistate Employers Approach Workplace Mask Policies?
Developing policies and best practices for wearing masks in the workplace can be particularly daunting as employers grapple with different regional rules and evolving federal guidelines
DOL Provides Guidance on FFCRA Leave Due to Summer Camp Closures
Department of Labor guidance clarifies that, as with school or child-care center closures, employees can request leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to care for a child due…
FCRA Disclosure May Be Part of Application and Include Authorization
While the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that a disclosure of rights be provided in a separate document, it may include lines for signature and date, and be part…
Employee’s Daily Hitch Rate Requires Overtime Pay
An oil employee who was paid a daily hitch rate while working on a rig was not paid on a “salary basis” as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act…
Executive Order Emphasizes Skills over Degrees for Federal Jobs
President Donald Trump signed an executive order June 26 that directs the federal government to take the emphasis off whether a job candidate has a college degree and instead assess…
Use E-Mail Strategically to Land a Job
The fastest way to get your resume in front of a hiring manager is to e-mail it. Use every bit of your e-mail--including your address and subject line--to make a…