by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 19, 2015 | Human Resources
When you are confronted with an accommodation request by a customer or an employee who needs a service animal while on you premises, you must handle the situation appropriately. When customers make a request of for service animals, businesses must allow service...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 12, 2015 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates
December 12, 2014 the NLRB implemented “ambush election rules” which govern the procedures for union representation elections. The new rules go into effect April 14, 2015! What that means is that union elections will occur in just 10 to 21 days after the union...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 5, 2015 | Human Resources
The National Business Research Institute recently reported, a lack of communication can be a major point of dissatisfaction among employees in regard to their employers. But even if organizations keep clear, open lines of communication, workers may still be hesitant...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 15, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
Gallup research reveals two-thirds (2/3) of Americans report that the amount of work they do outside normal working hours has increased a lot because of mobile technology advances over the last decade. According to Gallup’s study, checking email frequently is...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 8, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
eCigarettes could be the new normal for employers! Employees who use eCigarettes want to know if they can use them at work, and employers have to decide whether to let them. Unfortunately, cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 1, 2014 | Human Resources
Employers are always concerned about how much latitude they have when it comes to employee privacy at work. It is important to remember that employees have only a reasonable expectation of privacy. Employers can determine what is considered reasonable by developing a...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Nov 24, 2014 | Human Resources
The Aon Hewitt 2014 annual U.S. Salary Increase Survey results have some promising trends for both employers and employees. Here are the findings: Reference: Miller, S. CEBS (9/2/2014)Variable Pay Spending Spikes to Record High. Shrm.org
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Nov 10, 2014 | Human Resources
A new report from consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers is giving business thinkers a lot to consider as they plan how to capitalize on the change to come. The report “The Future of Work: A Journey to 2022” reflects the views of 10,000 people in China, India,...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Nov 3, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
In one of its most significant findings, a recent survey revealed that the number of employers offering workers a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) as the only health benefits option is expected to surge by nearly 50 percent next year. The survey found that...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 27, 2014 | Human Resources
LinkedIn agreed to pay $3.35 million in overtime back wages for FLSA violations and $2.51 million in liquidated damages to 359 employees working at company branches in California, Illinois, Nebraska and New York. The Wage and Hour Division found that the company was...
