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monthly archives: November 2015

Well, bummer! I have been so excited to see the Final Overtime Rule promised by the DOL and now my dreams are dashed for possibly another year. What’s a girl to do?  Read the SHRM article below for all of the details and try not to cry…..

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Some employers view written workplace policies and procedures as a noisy hindrance to their freedom as business owners. I have actually had people across the country tell me they refuse to follow a book that bosses them around. But, the thing is, those same employers have a tendency to treat employees differently in same or […]

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I understand that you may really hate the idea of discussing things like racism, religious tolerance, bad attitudes and many other difficult or hot-button topics that cause friction between co-workers. But, we do it anyway, right?  Even more difficult are the topics surrounding Workplace Violence. We are dodging at least one very crucial topic that […]

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On Friday, October 30, 2015, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the regulations implementing Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) as they relate to employer wellness programs that are part of group health plans. The proposed rule would allow employers who offer […]

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Women and men across the country are driven from their jobs and homes annually due to relentless abusers. My hope is that one day soon employers will realize the severity of domestic violence realities and willingly participate in the effort to protect workers who stand to lose everything. On October 27, 2015, Senator Patty Murray […]

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