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May 5, 2009 3:50 am
Published by Michael Boyette
The do’s and don’ts of successful employee complaints investigations When witnesses won’t cooperate with the employee complaints investigation What happens when witnesses refuse to cooperate during employee complaints investigation? Well,…
May 4, 2009 7:32 am
Published by Michael Boyette
Your company is on notice for a workplace lawsuit when your supervisors hear the first inkling Many employers and managers believe that if an employee hasn’t taken the time to…
May 4, 2009 6:06 am
Published by Michael Boyette
Company clobbered by hostile environment ruling There are many reasons why HR might choose to ignore an employee complaint about harassment instead of following up with a thorough and timely…
May 4, 2009 4:08 am
Published by Michael Boyette
Workers must allow for reasonable time to conduct employee complaint investigations The look on Kate Whitney’s face said it all to HR director Rob Owen. She’d come to his office…
May 4, 2009 2:36 am
Published by Michael Boyette
Major changes to the conduct of workplace investigations If HR people know anything about sexual harassment allegations, it’s that you have to conduct a workplace investigation. Now, though, a case…
May 2, 2009 3:19 am
Published by Michael Boyette
The EEOC investigation will use this a secondary investigation tool These don’t happen all that often in EEOC complaints. Sometimes, they opt to hold this fact-finding conference as part of…
March 31, 2009 3:31 am
Published by Andre Bruchez
‘Managers’ weren’t exempt employees – and employer now owes $36M in FLSA overtime case When it comes to exempt v. non-exempt classification, the title of “manager” doesn’t much matter. That’s…
March 31, 2009 2:22 am
Published by Michael Boyette
Make sure the job’s ‘primary duty’ supports your classification under FLSA guidelines The stakes for getting the exempt employee definition right are high indeed. You’re more likely than ever to…
March 30, 2009 8:45 am
Published by Michael Boyette
FLSA guidelines for freelancers Tempted to trim your firm’s benefits budget by using freelancers and independent contractors instead of regular employees? You’re not alone: The tactic may cut costs. But…
March 30, 2009 7:59 am
Published by Michael Boyette
New ruling sheds light on gray area in FLSA regulations When you promote an hourly employee to a position with a bigger paycheck and decision-making authority, you can take away…
