New Rule Clarifies How Perks Affect Overtime Rate Calculations
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new final rule covering how benefits affect employees’ regular rate of pay provides...
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Alabama Minimum Wage Law Preemption Upheld (For Now)
The dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage Law was upheld today by the full U.S....
How to Attract Gen Z Talent to Your Organization
Here’s a fun fact: This year, the first Gen Z babies officially turned 22. That means they’re graduating college...
What HR Can Learn from Amazon’s Massive Training Initiative
Historically low unemployment rates have proven to be a challenge for businesses on multiple, related fronts. Source: wawritto / shutterstock...
Sexual Harassment: Why One Professional Entered the Field of HR
Here at the HR Daily Advisor, we talk about sexual harassment quite a bit. Whether it’s training, compliance updates,...
Avoiding Age Discrimination in the Recruiting Process
Is your organization at risk of being accused of age discrimination in the workplace or in the organization’s hiring...
Illinois #MeToo Law Takes Effect in January
The Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (WTA), which institutes new sexual harassment training requirements, is to take effect in January...
’Tis the Season: Tips for Keeping It a Happy One for Employees and Employers
December is here, and management is often focused on things like year-end budget issues. Meanwhile, employees may be distracted by vacation planning, holiday shopping, year-end bonuses, and the...
How Leaders Can Build Trust in Their Teams
Leading a team is about not only driving success and achieving goals but also fostering trust among employees. Trust...
HR Compliance Checklist for Hiring Online Talent
The gig economy in the United States has solved many problems for companies and presented several opportunities for workers....
Expert Tips for Improving CX By Over-Communicating
As we know, constant communication is one of the best ways to improve the candidate experience (CX), yet it...
Illinois Employers Need to Be Ready for New Marijuana Law
The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act allowing Illinois residents at least 21 years old to possess up to...
Avoiding Bad Holiday Hires
If you are like many organizations, you likely haven’t completed all of your holiday hiring. That’s because hiring is...
2020 HR Predictions: Experts Offer Tips for Success in the New Year
As 2019 comes to an end, it’s time to look to the future. What does 2020 have in store...
Effective Employee Incentive Ideas: Practical Advice
Any successful business must engage its employees to retain them. The more you show your appreciation for a job...
How to Prevent Cheating on Workplace Exams
Tests and assessments aren’t just for students; they serve a crucial purpose for businesses, including keeping employees sharp and...
Q&A: Office Party Do’s and Don’ts in the Era of #MeToo
Office parties have always been a point of concern for HR managers. Between a jovial, casual atmosphere and often...
#10YearChallenge: How Much of a Difference Has a Decade Made in Employment Law?
Early in 2019, social media feeds, from Instagram to Twitter and Facebook, were filled with “10-Year Challenge” posts. To...
Majority of Employers Can’t Attract Talent, Could CX Be the Problem?
There are two things that continue to be problematic for talent acquisition (TA) professionals: attracting and retaining qualified workers...
My Best Parenting Advice as Applied to Human Resources
I’ve been to a lot of baby showers lately where it seems like the parents-to-be are showered with as...