Now, where did I put the mustard for my deep fried Red Bull battered Twinkie dog? (Like I would ever use ketchup for that?!?) While I search for the spicy brown, after the jump, I’ll get you caught up on the latest employment-law news… * * * Over at the…
Yesterday, I came across this article from Meghan Casserly on Forbes.com, which discusses the benefits that Google provides its employees and their families. One of my favorite bloggers in the HR/employment-law space, Mark Toth, lives by the mantra that companies that really love their employees are the best places…
As of yesterday, July 1, 2012, covered employers in Philadelphia are now required to afford sick leave to certain employees. Here is a copy of the new law. You’ll also need to read this bill to have any chance at making heads or tails of the new sick-leave requirements. But,…
Today we have a guest blogger at The Employer Handbook. It’s Audrey Porterman. Audrey is the main researcher and writer for doctoralprograms.org. Her most recent accomplishment includes graduating from Ohio State, with a degree in business management. Her current focus for the site involves an online phd program and english…
If you read this blog, then I trust you read other HR/Employment-law-related blogs. And, if you do that, prepare for a December-deluge of “Ten Tips for a Safe, Fun, and Legal Holiday Party.” Screw all that! Ten tips is so last year. *** Big dork say “what” *** “What! What!”…
In March of this year, I finally wised up and opened a health care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through my job. Simple enough. Fill out some paperwork. Decide how much to deduct each pay period. Spend the money on deductibles, prescriptions, glasses and, best of all, over-the-counter medication. It’s use-it-or-lose-it…