The majority of workplaces are now smoke free, and the percentage of Americans who smoke is in decline. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), however, nearly 38 million, or more than 15 percent, of Americans still smoke. Cigarettes and their new friends, e-cigarettes, are...
Hiring a person with the ability to answer endless questions, multitask, problem-solve, and navigate a fast-paced environment while keeping calm and collected sounds like a zen master, not a manager. In today’s constantly changing and competitive world, hiring managers who are open to learning, ch...
When it comes to health insurance, even the name of the law can be confusing. Is it the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Is it any different from Obamacare? (According to one survey, 35 percent of Americans either think the ACA and Obamacare are different or...
Health and Safety in work, in whatever industry, is a big deal. It can be life and death for some workers, and it really is the bread and butter of any business. A positive health and safety culture can have a huge impact on your workers (it increased buy-in, motivation, and productivity), and it can .....
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found, in Ruprecht Co., 366 NLRB No. 179 (Aug. 27, 2018), an employer cannot unilaterally implement E-Verify if its employees are represented by a union; rather, it must give the union notice and opportunity to bargain about its implementation. While Ruprecht Co...
