Labor Day is one of those great American holidays. Barbecues, trips to the beach, and three-day weekends are how this holiday is traditionally celebrated in the states, but where does Labor Day come from and how did it start?

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Many organizations have discarded the annual review process for employees. Research has shown that traditional annual performance reviewing is inefficient, unproductive, and outdated. Furthermore, employees feel the reviews have no impact on their...

Employers find themselves not only having the responsibility of managing their businesses but also keeping informed and compliant with many laws that affect them and their businesses. One such example is the labor law posting requirements. Some of...

The purpose of the Security Rule is to protect the privacy of individuals’ health information while allowing covered entities to adopt new technologies to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care. Today healthcare organizations must...

If there is one thing that seasoned HR professionals know or come to count on is the fact that governing authorities won't only wait for grievances to be file to audit for compliance. They actively assess compliance within the scope of their power...

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) for most business owner rings null unless they have had to pay a penalty for violating protocol. HR compliance as with growth and learning is most often experienced before it is grasped...

Most employers would agree that hiring the right people is key to their businesses’ success, and much time and energy goes into the hiring process. Besides the specific criteria employers are looking for in each job candidate, they must also comply...

Employers find themselves not only having the responsibility of managing their businesses but also keeping well informed and compliant with the many laws that affect them and their businesses. One such example is the EEOC Posting Requirements....

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is one of the many items that employers must comply with. Violation of the FLSA can carry with it hefty fines and possible imprisonment. Therefore, having solid knowledge of all that is involved in the FLSA is...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is in the business of administering and enforcing civil laws that deal with discrimination in the workplace. It is of utmost priority for employers to stay aware of and compliant with EEOC laws.