How to Create a Diverse Workforce
A diverse workplace benefits employers in a number of ways, but requires the employer's commitment of time, energy and resources. To create a diverse workforce, employers should follow the steps...
View ArticleHow to Set Up a Corporate HR Communications Program
A focused, well-managed corporate HR communications program can support legal compliance, increase employee engagement and buy-in, and enhance employee retention, motivation, performance and...
View ArticleHow to Implement an Ethics Program
Many firms have implemented an ethics program to satisfy the Federal Acquisition Regulations mandate to compete for a federal contract. Others implement a program to satisfy standards under state and...
View ArticleHow to Plan a Summer Office Party or Outing
With the coming of summer, many employers may consider holding a summer office party or event to thank employees for their hard work and to show appreciation. It may be a barbeque, baseball game,...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for and Handle a Merger or Acquisition
Company restructures like mergers or acquisitions are a tremendous opportunity for HR professionals to really shine. HR needs to be proactive in preparing for the restructure and should take the lead...
View ArticleHow to Develop a Succession Plan
This How To details the necessary steps employers must take to develop a succession plan.
View ArticleHow to Prepare Performance Improvement Plans
As an alternative to immediate disciplinary action, an employer may elect to place an employee on a performance improvement plan (PIP), which is an ongoing process that requires monitoring and feedback...
View ArticleHow to Manage Unions When Operating in Both "Right to Work" and "Non-Right to...
Employers may assume that all issues relating to union organization and collective bargaining will be governed by the federal National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). However, the fact is that the NLRA has...
View ArticleHow to Curb FMLA Abuse
There are a variety of steps employers can take, consistent with the restrictions of the FMLA, for curbing abuse of FMLA leave; however, not all of these steps need to be taken in every situation. Each...
View ArticleHow to Terminate for FMLA Fraud or Abuse
An employer may want to immediately terminate an employee it believes is abusing or fraudulently taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The employer would be wise to follow the...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Federal and state laws protect employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation. This How To helps employers recognize potential discrimination issues, protect employees from sexual...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Union Representation Elections
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects the rights of an employee to organize and form a union in order to address issues regarding wages, hours and working conditions. An employee, even in...
View ArticleHow to Communicate With Employees During the Union Election Process
Employers must be careful when communicating with employees during the union election process. The steps detailed in this How To provide best practices regarding how to communicate with employees in...
View ArticleHow to Manage Telecommuters
Telecommuting programs have numerous advantages for both employees and employers, including combatting absenteeism, boosting productivity and morale, and increasing employee retention. Employers should...
View ArticleHow to Address Domestic Violence in the Workplace
This How To addresses the steps an employer should take to manage domestic violence victims in the workplace and provide protection to employees and co-workers.
View ArticleHow to Address Third Party Harassment
This How To reviews how to implement the proper policies and procedures to minimize the potential for liability regarding third party harassment lawsuits as well as protect an employer's legitimate...
View ArticleHow to Determine if an Employee Qualifies for the Computer Employee Exemption
Employees who perform certain higher-level work with computers can qualify for an exemption from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Follow the steps in...
View ArticleHow to Determine if an Employee Qualifies for the Creative Professional...
Many actors, musicians, artists and other employees whose work requires "invention, imagination, originality or talent" can be exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor...
View ArticleHow to Determine if an Employee Qualifies for the Learned Professional Exemption
Many lawyers, doctors, accountants, teachers and other professionals can be exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Follow the steps in this How...
View ArticleHow to Determine if an Employee Qualifies for the Administrative Exemption
To be exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an administrator must be relatively independent and perform work that is vital to his or her...
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