Human Resources

Managers will inevitably drive their employees crazy. They’re people too. They aren’t perfect. Andrew Saunders, writing on the U.K.-based website Management Today, recently compiled a list of the kind of behaviors managers, even if unknowingly, fall into. Enjoy and learn from these 5 ways managers are driving their employees insane.

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A Massachusetts non-compete bill is stuck again! Lawmakers have failed, once again, to come to an agreement on legislation that would clarify the use of non-compete agreements by employers.

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So, your employee has requested intermittent FMLA leave with an altered work schedule. Sounds fairly easy. But, what are the hidden issues that may not be mentioned during this conversation?  FMLA and ADA? Why should you care?

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It never fails! It’s a busy Monday morning and Joe approaches you in a huff. The day has already started with busy phones, angry clients and now you are being told that your (normally) most reliable employee is done. No notice, no letter of resignation – just DONE! What now? The next few decisions you […]

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In every workplace, there are negative attitudes that eat away at the productivity of everyone associated with the company. These people may go unidentified for some time, all the while causing major damage.  

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Listen up Payroll and HR professionals. The IRS recently released clarification regarding the tax treatment of wellness program benefits. 

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The DOL’s latest move has made reviewing your FMLA policy and procedure mandatory, unless you enjoy paying fines. The DOL recently issued a new General FMLA Notice for employers to display in the workplace. They also said that using the new version of the notice (poster) is optional for those who are already using the 2013 version, there was […]

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Listen up Payroll and HR professionals. The IRS recently released clarification regarding the tax treatment of wellness program benefits. 

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The DOL’s latest move has made reviewing your FMLA policy and procedure mandatory, unless you enjoy paying fines. The DOL recently issued a new General FMLA Notice for employers to display in the workplace. They also said that using the new version of the notice (poster) is optional for those who are already using the 2013 version, there was […]

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The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a brand new FLMA poster and guide for 2016. Regarding this new FMLA guide, attorney and author of FMLA Insights, Jeff Nowack writes: “While the guide helps explain the FMLA regulations in a user-friendly manner, the Guide primarily is meant to answer common questions about the FMLA, so […]

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