Join us on December 5 for an in-depth audio conference all about the new changes to FMLA taking effect January 16 and what you need to do now to get ready.
This essential resource contains over 700 pre-written job descriptions arranged by job category. Includes suggested pay grades and a how-to section on writing and implementation.
This vast library of safety meetings, toolbox talks, and handouts on every key OSHA topic gives you what it takes for effortless, effective training. Now with PowerPoints too.
Employees or Contractors? A Cautionary Tale November 20, 2008 -- Once upon a time, a health insurer designated all its salespeople as independent contractors--a practice it said is typical in the insurance industry. But a group of 14 former sales managers, whose job title had been "sales leader," sued for overtime pay. They argued that they had been employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), not contractors.
Advice for Compensation Strategies During Tough Times November 20, 2008 -- The HR consulting firm Astron Solutions is offering advice to employers as they attempt to navigate through the economic downturn and adjust pay budgets for 2009.
Study Finds Significant Health Risk in Many Workers November 20, 2008 -- The combination of health risks known as metabolic syndrome affects slightly less than a quarter of the U.S. workforce. And it is linked to increased absenteeism and poor health status, according to a study in the October Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
OSHA Proposes Penalties Following Roof Collapse Hanger Manufacturer November 18, 2008 -- OSHA has proposed $166,950 in penalties against a hanger manufacturer and its subcontractor. An OSHA inspection conducted after a roof collapse at the Alabama plant revealed 46 alleged safety and health violations.
