Odd employees have a place – just maybe not in your workplace
I spent my summer between high school and college unloading trucks in a fabric warehouse. During my first week of work, one of my co-workers...
New COBRA notices now available
By Jon Hyman
Sometimes information just moves quickly to keep up with. The Department of Labor has just published the new COBRA notices, making my post o...
Department of Labor posts wealth of information on new COBRA subsidy
By Jon Hyman
As I’ve previously reported, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009, commonly known as President Obama’s economic stimulus bill...
Maternity leave issues continue to confound employers
By Jon Hyman
Maternity leave is one of the most misunderstood employment law issues for businesses. Two laws generally govern workplace maternity leave. ...
Do you know? Mandatory unpaid time off may affect salaried employees’ exemptions
By Jon Hyman
Do you know? Many companies are turning to mandatory work furloughs or reduced work schedules as creative ways to save wages without having ...