The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) turns 15 this year and workers’ rights advocates, the Bush Administration and the Labor Department are weighing in on proposed changes to the law. According to an April...
The economic downturn affects businesses but also impacts the daily lives of employees. An employee’s personal financial problems can lead to bankruptcy, foreclosure and even divorce, any of which may impact his or...
Restaurants Face Unique HR Compliance Challenges
April 10, 2008
The EEOC announced a $505,000 sexual harassment settlement with a McDonald’s Franchise on behalf of a class of young female employees, including teens. The EEOC contended that a male supervisor engaged in serious...
The Political Future of Affirmative Action
March 31, 2008
As Pennsylvania’s Primary Election approaches, one of the unexpected political issues is affirmative action. Newsweek columnist Seth Colter Walls discusses the situation in Obama’s Postracial Test. The...
Charley Blaine hit the nail on the head with his observation about the Bear Stearns’ fallout appearing in his posting MSN moneyblog: My guess is that Bear Stearns’ 14,000 employees will be the biggest...