If you’re like me, you’re already sick of all the rain and thunderstorms this summer in Connecticut. (And no, it’s not your imagination — we’re seeing record levels of rain.)
Weather is a topic that gets talked about a lot, but not necessarily thought about when it comes to the workplace.
However, as I’ve
Well, it’s officially a trend: Employers are increasingly using personality tests for hiring decisions.
At least according to a recent The New York Times article which describes this as a burgeoning $2 billion industry.
While not new, personality tests are finding new traction as employers hire for remote work positions that have a different skill
So, back in January, I penned a post titled “Can You Fire an Employee Who Has Exhausted FMLA Leave?”
As if to respond, the EEOC yesterday released guidance that basically answers: Not necessarily, because it might violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
And that is the crux of the issue for employers.
Before I go
Back in June, after the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage, I made a fairly easy prediction:
The federal FMLA is also anticipated to undergo some pretty big changes in states that approve same-sex marriages. Already in 2010, the FMLA regulations suggested that married same-sex couples could take time off to care for a newborn
With the Department of Labor’s crackdown on unpaid interns continuing this year (for background, see my prior post), it seems appropriate to delve into the topic in some more detail.
Fortunately, I’ve been asked to join The Proactive Employer in a podcast on the topic on Friday morning. Details and signups are available
As if to say, "…And We Really Mean It", the United States Department of Labor continued its publicity campaign on the issue of unpaid interns by releasing a Fact Sheet this week on whether and when interns need to be paid minimum wage or be treated as employees.
If you recall, earlier this month, the
The United States Department of Labor this morning updated its website to include brand new information about the COBRA subsidy extension that was passed at the end of 2009.
Among the new documents: