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Fast lane to legal liability: Require employees to use their cars for work

12/08/2014

Do you sometimes require em­­ployees to use their personal cars during the workday for job-related tasks like going on appointments, making banking runs or other errands? You’re risking liability if the em­­ployee is in an accident and a jury decides he was negligent.

7 tips for running productive meetings that get things done

12/08/2014
Too many meetings start late, run long and don’t achieve much. Try these tips for running productive meetings that accomplish your objectives.

Disaster and pandemic planning for employers: A primer

12/05/2014
Having even a basic plan in place will help if and when the unthinkable strikes.

Employee is returning from Nigeria: Can we request she stay out of the office for 21 days?

12/04/2014
Q. We have an employee traveling to Nigeria for a family gathering. Even though Nigeria is Ebola-free at this time, we are considering requesting that she stay out of the office for 21 days upon return to eliminate panic among employees. Due to the nature of her job, she cannot work from home. Do we legally need to pay her for this time?

DOL’s new Web hub highlights accessibility tools for disabled

12/03/2014
U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has launched www.PEATworks.org, a Web portal designed to help employers adopt technology allowing disabled people to participate fully in the workplace.

Webinar Wisdom: HR and Injury Management – ‘I’ve Fallen and I Won’t Get Up!’

12/02/2014
A quick summary of a recent training webinar hosted by Business Management Daily.

7 tips: How to prepare for senior-level executive briefings

12/02/2014
At some point during your career, you’ll be invited to brief senior-level executives (or a board of directors) on your HR team’s initiatives and activities. Here’s how to make a favorable impression before this tough crowd.

Unpacking the unemployment rate

12/02/2014
When the Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzed the nation’s 5.9% unemployment rate in October, here’s how people described their situations.

The HR I.Q. Test: December ’14

12/01/2014
Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz.

Ergonomics

12/01/2014

HR Law 101: In 2009, OSHA said it plans to propose a rule requiring employers to report work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in a new column on their Form 300 workplace injury logs. Some believe the move is a precursor to reintroducing ergonomic standards.