| Anonymous (13)

Anonymous

Don’t Let Poor Communication Skills Haunt You

October 29 2024

Learning to communicate better with direct reports is an easy and very effective way to improve your performance as a manager. Conversely, dismissing the importance of being a good communicator can lead to troubles in the workplace and make a manager’s job infinitely more difficult.

Below are some simple and effective tips for effective communication.

What is the Equal Pay Act?

October 23 2024

The Equal Pay Act (“EPA”) requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The jobs need not be identical, but they must be substantially equal. Job content (not job titles) determines whether jobs are substantially equal.

Giving Thanks: Gratitude in the Workplace

October 16 2024

Expressing gratitude in the workplace is a powerful tool that can elevate both the organization's success and employees' well-being. Employers who consistently show appreciation for their team's efforts create a positive and productive atmosphere. Here's why gratitude is essential and how it benefits everyone involved.

November Reminders

October 16 2024

Voting Day

Mental Health In The Workplace

September 26 2024

In the United States, mental health disorders are fairly common. Recent figures estimate that at least 1 in 4 adults in the US experience a diagnosable mental health condition each year.

Supporting Employee Voting Rights: A State-by-State Breakdown for Employers

September 19 2024

As Election Day approaches, employers should be prepared to handle requests from employees seeking time off to vote. While no federal law mandates voting leave, most states require employers to allow their workers time off for this purpose. The specific requirements vary from state to state, including rules on employee eligibility, required notice or documentation, whether the time off must be paid, the duration of leave, and provisions for election officials.

Important Considerations When Utilizing Noncompete Agreements

September 19 2024

A noncompete agreement is a legal contract between an employer and an employee that restricts the employee from working for competitors or starting a competing business for a specified period after leaving the company. These agreements help businesses protect trade secrets, proprietary information, and customer relationships by preventing employees from using confidential knowledge gained during their employment to benefit a rival. However, while noncompete agreements offer some level of protection to companies, employers must also be aware of their limitations and legal considerations.

Understanding Lactation Accommodations in The Workplace

September 19 2024

Since 2010 federal law has required employers covered under the FLSA to allow nursing mothers a reasonable space and amount of time to express breastmilk. These provisions lay the foundation for the term lactation accommodations. In 2022, the introduction of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act, or the PUMP Act, expanded these protections for nursing mothers by:

To Pay or Not to Pay

September 19 2024

Per the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) employers are required to pay workers for hours they are "suffered" or "permitted to work." The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Fact Sheet #22: Hours Worked Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides general information on what is compensable time under the FLSA.

DOL 80/20 Tip Credit Rule Overturned

August 27 2024

The Department of Labor (DOL) regulation that set limits on the amount of time that tipped employees can spend performing work that does not directly generate tips has been struck down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Restaurant Law Center v. U.S. Department of Labor, No. 23-50562. The federal appeals court vacated the 2021 rule, voiding the provision nationwide which will be welcome news to hospitality employers.

Anonymous

Recent Posts