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Intermittent Leaves Audio Conference-- April 9
Join us on April 9 for a don't-miss 90-minute audio conference all about intermittent leaves. Our expert is an experienced employment law attorney who regularly advises employers on these issues. She'll explain--in plain English--what the law requires, how to make the appropriate calculations, and how to nip employee abuses in the bud. You'll also have the chance to submit your own questions on intermittent leaves via phone or email.
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How Will Economic Climate Impact Staffing, Pay Practices?
A new survey reveals what changes employers are planning regarding staffing levels and compensation budgets in the wake of recent reports of declining U.S. economic conditions.
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3 Executive Job Functions in the Most Demand
Results of a new employer survey identify the executive job functions in the highest demand in 2008.
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This Week's Poll
Do you believe HR professionals are in high demand?
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Last Week's Poll
Nearly one-third of you report that you've relocated to a different state in order to find a job, and it's worked out well for most of you who have taken the plunge.
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Is Your Labor Law Poster Out of Date?
In our Federal Labor Law Poster, BLR covers all your federal labor law posting requirements. You'll have every poster you need in one place--and it eliminates the need to track down complex employee notice requirements.
This convenient laminated poster puts 6 federal notice requirements on one versatile poster that saves space and eliminates clutter:- USERRA
- Federal Minimum Wage posting
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act notice
- OSHA's "Right to a Safe and Healthful Workplace"
- Most up-to-date EEOC posting
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) notice (includes 1/28/08 amendment )
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Report: Couples Need $225,000 to Cover Healthcare Costs in Retirement
A 65-year-old couple retiring in 2008 will need approximately $225,000 to cover medical costs in retirement, according to an estimate by Fidelity Investments.
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HR Pros Say Economy Is Hottest Workplace Topic
HR professionals report that the most talked-about topics in the workplace are the economy and company-specific topics--with less attention being paid to politics and the NCAA college basketball tournament--in a recent Compensation.BLR.com poll.
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Top 10 Compensation Stories
The following 10 articles are the most popular among Compensation.BLR.com readers in the last 90 days.
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Supreme Court Ruling: A Big Win for 401(k) Participants?
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A tenacious management consultant, convinced that his plan "fiduciary" had bungled his 401(k) retirement savings plan, took his employer to court to recoup what he said was the resulting shortfall in his account. He ultimately won the right to sue, but what his victory may mean for future plaintiffs is still uncertain. BLR spoke with two attorneys to help make better sense of it all.
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[Trial or subscription to Compensation.BLR.com required.]
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Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
Our managers have the potential to earn a bonus each quarter. They have to meet specific criteria. My question is: If a manager decides to leave employment in the middle to end of the quarter, and he or she has met all the criteria for earning the bonus, does the company legally owe him or her the bonus money?
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HR Challenge®: Political Action Committees
Under the Federal Election Campaign Act, how many times per year may a company's political action committee solicit for contributions from "rank-and-file" employees?
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Compensation Hot Topic: Timing of Promotion vs. Annual Raise
An HR Forum subscriber is asking if an employee who was promoted just before the date of her annual raise is entitled to additional compensation as the result of past performance.
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HR Audit Checklists
Uncover potential legal problems before they arise, while making certain each policy is current and provides the best information for your company.
Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits Newsletter
This monthly newsletter will ensure that you are on top of the latest compensation and benefits news.
Payroll Basics Audio Conference on CD
Whether you're new to HR, seeking advancement, or studying for certification, you need a good working knowledge of comp time, employee classification, hours worked and overtime, deductions, and more. Our two experts--both experienced attorneys--will explain the basics that you need to know to do your job effectively.
10-Minute HR Trainer
Use this service as an easy way to deliver valuable human resources management training meetings in as little as 10 minutes. It includes everything you need for training--meeting outlines, handouts, quizzes, etc.
Workplace Wellness Guidebook
Develop a wellness program that will not only help to keep your employees healthy but will also combat increasing healthcare costs, reduce absenteeism, increase productivity, and improve morale.
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