HR Management

Whistleblowers may not have common-law protection

05/02/2016

Pennsylvania workers fired after reporting safety violations may not have a common-law wrongful discharge claim if they didn’t have a specific duty to report the safety problems.

The Records Management Filing Cabinet: May ’16

05/02/2016

Storing records; scanning receipts; controlling paperwork.

New procedures signal OSHA crack down on unreported injuries

04/28/2016

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued new procedures for enforcing revised injury and illness reporting requirements.

Make sure employee handbook includes at-will disclaimer

04/28/2016

Retain the right to terminate by ensuring that all materials include a clear at-will employment statement.

Get the most out of your next HR conference

04/27/2016

The work you do before a conference is often as important as what you do once you get there.

5 ways e-records make you awesome at your job

04/26/2016

Having a comprehensive electronic management system is essential for all people management.

Archives vs. backups: What’s the difference?

04/25/2016

There is a difference in these two terms.

California Supreme Court ruling brings clarity to arbitration agreements

04/22/2016

Decision provides much needed clarity and flexibility to employers implementing arbitration agreements in California.

When records overwhelm, stuff falls through the cracks

04/22/2016

Poor recordkeeping could cause court backlog in NYC.

Big Overtime Changes Will Shine a Light on Your Moonlighting Policy

04/21/2016

One of the unintended consequences of the big changes coming to federal overtime law this summer is likely to be more employees taking on second jobs, according to a new study. But can you (or should you) ban off-the-clock moonlighting? Here are four tips, plus two sample policies …