Articles Posted in Human Resources Policies

NLRB: Many of your employee handbook policies are probably unlawful.

May 12, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

As is often the case when a Republican sits in the Oval Office, the National Labor Relations Board tilts employer-friendly. Indeed, once President Trump’s two nominees fill two vacancies on the Board, Republicans will hold a Board majority for the first time in 9 years.

Until then, I picture the more employee-friendly Board remaining from the Obama years going out in a blaze of glory.

Lighters up! Continue reading

Join me for a free ACA / ADA / FMLA event next month!

April 18, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

Well, next month, my friends at Kistler Tiffany and I have got your back. We’re presenting two free, live seminars to help you tackle your ACA, ADA, and FMLA issues.

The first will be on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Berwyn, PA.

SHRM Study shows that we are inching towards a better work-life balance.

March 10, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

So, I’m diligently preparing and honing my delivery ***fart*** for my FMLA/ADA presentation this Tuesday at SHRM’s 2017 Employment Law and Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, when, what do I see? It’s a new SHRM study on “employer practices, policies, programs and benefits that address personal and family needs of employees.”

Seems topical with all these rumblings of paid leave coming from the White House.

Amidst a recent deluge of bad sexual harassment news, Uber pulls out a shocking win

February 28, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

February was a bit of a crappy month for Uber.

Well, aside of the millions of dollars I trust they made in fares.

Oh, hey! A paid family leave bill has made its way back to Congress.

February 9, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

A little over three years ago, I blogged here about the Senate and House each introducing the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act. (FAMILY Act). The FAMILY Act, which never made it out of Congress to President Obama, would have created a national paid family and medical leave program for all workers, male and female.

Well, guess what’s back?

Oh, it’s on! Class-action waivers to be first Supreme Court employment-law heavyweight battle of 2017

January 17, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Picture a nerdier version of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where persuasive legal briefs and sharp oral advocacy are like rear naked chokes and “ground and pound.”

So, why hasn’t that bill banning salary-history questions been signed into law yet?

January 12, 2017 | by Eric B. Meyer

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? (Mute your computer at 1:12 and 1:36)

Maybe, avoid these holidays workplace gifts for 2016. But, I have a great idea for 2017…

December 23, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

Yes, it’s that time for Career Builder’s list of most unusual holiday workplace gifts.

My 2 cents on President-Elect Trump’s impact on HR-compliance in 2017. (Literally, worth 2 cents)

November 10, 2016 | by Eric B. Meyer

I’ll open this post with a haiku. Because, I feel like we could all use a haiku.

President-Elect
For HR, what will he do?
Not a stinkin’ clue!

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