On April 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor issued proposed regulations clarifying its interpretation of joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Recently, the DOL issued a Final Rule, which will take effect March 16. This Bulletin will highlight only the changes that the DOL made to its proposed regulations. For a complete understanding of the new standard, please read this bulletin with the one we p...

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Human resources and hiring managers like to see resumes where employment dates blend together and job duration reflects commitment to prior employers. Employment gaps and short-term experiences tend to be viewed as “red flags.” Questions such as “what caused this?”, “is there an issue of which we need to be aware?”, “why was there no job during this time?” become real concerns...

What do perfectionism, chronic busyness, and a refusal to delegate have in common? They’re all counter-productive habits driven by an underlying need for control. Having high expectations and knowing what you want can be a great thing. However, if taken too far, it can leave you feeling constantly disappointed. Trying to control everything all the time is not only impossible, but it can also alienate you from other...

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Previously, OFCCP issued a directive updating the creation and maintenance of Functional Affirmative Action Plans (FAAP). FAAPs are available for use in lieu of establishment (location based) based AAPs. What is a Functional Affirmative Action Plan? FAAPs are permissible under Executive Order 11246, Section 503 and VEVRAA and allow a contractor to set up their AAPs based on company functional or business units (or som...

The great majority of people tend to focus downward. they are occupied with efforts rather than results. They worry over what the organization and their superiors ‘owe’ them and should do for them. and they are conscious above all of the authority they ‘should have’. As a result, they render themselves ineffectual.” – Peter Drucker Peter Drucker has written extensively about the impact...

This week’s topic is an offshoot of the automation/tech theme, and it’s on the minds of employers across all industries: remote work. With a decent WiFi connection and laptop, many employees can now work from almost anywhere: home, a coworking space, Cabo San Lucas, you name it. But in my conversations with managers, I’ve noticed the topic of remote work brings a lot of angst. Many managers fear that th...

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We spend half of our waking hours at work, yet we rarely stop to consider how work affects us mentally or emotionally. For many people, the office can feel like a second home. You probably spend more time with your team than you do your family or friends. If you’re not happy with your work environment, that dissatisfaction can carry over into your other parts of your life, damaging your self-esteem, confidence...