Thinking About Employee Holiday Gifts? Consider These Compensation, Benefits Ideas
End-of-year bonuses, extra paid time off and child care benefits are among what’s trending in the workplace for the holidays
Employer Need Not Pay for Unrecorded Incidental Work
An employer might not have to pay for work that is not integral to the employee’s job and is not properly recorded by the employee, according to a recent decision…
New York Curtails Release Agreements Involving Claims of Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation
New York enacted a law to restrict certain terms from being included in nondisclosure and nondisparagement agreements involving claims of discrimination, harassment, or
How to Update Benefits Policies to Better Support Indigenous Workers
Experts say HR leaders who want to make a difference for Indigenous communities should offer more mental health resources and expanded leave policies
Resolution Could Invalidate Rule on Prevailing Wage
A group of Republican lawmakers recently took steps to scrap the
Defamation Claim by Driver Fired on Suspicion of Theft Fails to Prove Malice
Claims for defamation, malicious prosecution and infliction of emotional distress filed by a delivery driver after he was reported on suspicion of stealing product from
Focusing on Nonapparent Disabilities
SHRM research shows that, on average, for every six of your co-workers, one will have a nonapparent disability—a condition not visible to others that limits or
Should You Ever Turn Down a Promotion?
A promotion may not always be welcomed. Here’s how you can decide if it’s right for you
Member Spotlight: Kimberly Wines
Kimberly Wines’ penchant for problem-solving drove her interest in HR issues decades ago when she was working as the controller for a previous employer
How Formal Quarterly Check-Ins Boost Employee Engagement
Coaches build self-confidence in those they mentor, writes columnist Paul Falcone. Providing rolling, real-time feedback on the various dimensions of performance,