By Leah Shepherd Employees with disabilities sometimes struggle to use bathrooms at the workplace, even if the bathroom meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Common complaints about workplace bathrooms include stalls that are too small or narrow to allow a wheelchair to turn around, counters and sinks that are too high, missing grab bars,...
By Leah Shepherd Extreme heat waves this year have intensified pressure on U.S. regulators to finalize a national standard for heat illness prevention in the workplace. In 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a proposed rule on workplace heat standards, but a final rule hasn’t come out yet. In the meantime,...
Employee engagement surveys can be effective tools for gathering feedback and insights from employees, provided they are well-designed, properly implemented, and followed up with appropriate action. Here are some key factors to consider regarding the effectiveness of employee engagement surveys: Feedback and Insight: Employee engagement surveys can provide valuable feedback and insights into employees’...
Changing the culture of a company can be a complex and long-term process, but it is achievable with a well-thought-out strategy and commitment from leadership and employees. Here are some steps you can take to begin changing the culture in your company: Define the Desired Culture: Start by clearly defining the culture you want to...
Handling employee rebellion, which typically refers to a situation where a group of employees openly rebels against the authority or policies of the organization, can be challenging. Here are some general steps to consider when facing such a situation: Assess the Situation: Gather all relevant information to understand the reasons behind the employee mutiny. Listen...
By Joanne Sammer High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) have become a mainstay of many employee benefits programs since their introduction in the early aughts. However, despite two decades of experience with these plans, employee satisfaction with HDHPs lags behind that of more traditional health plans. Data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)/Greenwald Research Consumer Engagement...
By Kathryn Mayer As pay transparency becomes more and more mainstream, research indicates employers with transparent pay practices can benefit by attracting potential employees. But what about current employees? New research finds that pay transparency can help retain them, too. Pay transparency decreases intent to quit by 30 percent when analyzed in isolation, according...
By Allen Smith, J.D. The Form I-9 was born in 1986 but still creates tension between business needs and legal requirements, particularly with remote hires, said John Fay, an attorney and director of product strategy at Equifax Workforce Solutions in Phoenix. I-9 audits by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are another pain point....
By Leah Shepherd A new ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alters the standard employers must use to determine whether someone qualifies as an independent contractor. In the June 13 ruling, the board concluded that the makeup artists, wig artists and hairstylists who work at the Atlanta Opera are employees, not independent contractors....
By Allen Smith, J.D. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced in the spring regulatory agenda that it will issue the proposed overtime rule in August. But regulatory agendas are the agencies’ predictions of when rules will be issued and aren’t set in stone. The DOL has been announcing the release of a proposed overtime...
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