Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace has been illegal for decades, since the passage of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) back in 1978. The law, which was an amendment to the 1964 federal Civil Rights Act, prohibits businesses from making employment...

Workplace Flexibility: Trends and Insights

Are you looking for inexpensive yet effective ways to attract and retain top performers as skills gaps in the labor force widen and the fight for talent becomes fiercer?  Evolving expectations about work have changed what it takes to satisfy workers, including:...
Employee Recognition Program

Employee Recognition Program

One of the most important aspects of successful retention is an effective employee recognition program. When examining what employees are looking for in terms of benefits and pay, organizations often overlook employee recognition programs, which can be a very low-cost...
EAP Benefits for Employees

EAP Benefits for Employees

It is estimated that an average employee working in the U.S. spends 53 working hours resolving family-related matters. This staggering figure supports the reasoning behind employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).  Such programs help employees...
Compensable Work Activity

Compensable Work Activity

Decades ago, Congress fleshed out the definition of work, in an attempt to clarify what a compensable work activity is and what is not. Now the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to take another look at the issue. Problems can arise when employees believe they...
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