May 5, 2009 3:50 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
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 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
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 amPublished by Michael Boyette1 Comment
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 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
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 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
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 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
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 amPublished by Andre Bruchez1 Comment
‘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 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
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 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
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 amPublished by Michael BoyetteLeave your thoughts
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…