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Base salaries on most accurate surveys; weed out bad data

09/01/2004

Salary surveys are plentiful, but many are poorly designed. The risk: Flawed surveys can hurt your organization’s ability to compete for top people …

Would your harassment training pass legal muster? 5 fixes

09/01/2004
Issue: In harassment and discrimination lawsuits, courts examine whether your training is effective, frequent or formal enough. Risk: Simply having a …

Check state rules, not just federal, on OT eligibility

09/01/2004
With all the talk about new federal overtime-eligibility rules, remember this: Some states set their own rules that may contradict federal law. In such cases, you must follow whichever law is …

Should you take on OSHA as a partner?

09/01/2004
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers several avenues for employers to establish alliances with the agency. Possible benefits …

Add disclaimers to benefit information you post online

08/01/2004

If your organization’s Web site or intranet posts information on employee benefits, you could unintentionally open yourself to a lawsuit. How? The posted information could lead employees to rely on it …

Monitor safety risks more closely during summer

08/01/2004
More employers are adopting a popular summertime perk: closing early (or even shutting down) on Fridays during summer. More than a quarter of companies polled by Hewitt Associates have turned to …

Secure the right certification to push your career forward

08/01/2004
Issue: Several types of valuable HR certifications exist, and new ones emerge all the time, especially in compensation and benefits. Benefit: HR credentials …

How to land on a ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list

08/01/2004
Issue: Various groups publish lists touting the best organizations to work for in the country, region or industry. Benefit: Landing on such lists can …

You’ll have more time to revamp COBRA notices

07/01/2004
You and your health plan administrator will soon need to provide more specifics on COBRA rights to departing employees, according to final rules published recently by the U.S. Labor Department. The …

Draw staff to your intranet (not your door) for HR basics

07/01/2004
Issue: Your intranet is packed with valuable HR information, but few employees are using it. Benefit: If employees see the intranet, not your office, as the first stop for HR …