Blogs / 2013 / October

Even though Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act more than three years ago, the basic question of who can claim the anti-retaliation protections of that law are less clear than ever. On one hand, the Securiti... More...

THE HALLOWEEN EDITION Hi, it’s Stan. I hope this edition of the newsletter reaches you in good “spirits” on Halloween. That’s Jenn and I over in the picture. She went all out as a witch with purple hair. I kept it simple with a mock black turtleneck,... More...

Assessment Process Overview Deploying a 360-degree assessment is straightforward, but each step should be carefully thought out to get the best results. Determine the goal: As with any important initiative, you should start a 360 review with a goal –... More...

We came across this great article by Maria Valente Fernandes and Justine Laurier of the Quebec law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP which sets out a simple checklist on why you should not terminate an employee prematurely. They write that “When face... More...

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Whether you are an HR professional attempting to help employees do their job better, or you just want to help yourself, it all starts with knowing exactly what it is you want to accomplish. More than you might realize most people don't know what that... More...

Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) has been around for almost thirty years. There are a lot of advantages to it; but, as with anything else, there are some areas where it just doesn’t make a lot of sense. The foundation of CAT rests in Item Respon... More...

There are many reasons why an employee may call in to work for unplanned time off. Absenteeism can range from illnesses, family issues (e.g., daycare or taking care of a family member), personal issues or just feeling entitled to the time off. Re... More...

A good learning management system, or LMS, can be a huge benefit to your organization’s learning and development program. An LMS allows you to deliver, track and manage e-Learning, but how do you know when you’ve found the right learning management s... More...

Debating the role of parents and schools for healthy habits for kids Watch my interview with parenting expert Judy Arnall on CTV Alberta Primetime about the recent decision by some schools to ban junk food and check what kids have in their lunch bags... More...

When companies’ HR departments complete the task of processing payroll, the rest is out of their hands – employees are free to do with their money as they please. But according to recent research, companies can benefit from advising their workers to ... More...

Publication: Corporate Counsel Corporate CounselMichael Lotito is quoted in this article discussing the U.S. Senate's recent confirmation of Richard Griffin Jr. as the next general couns... More...

Thursday, October 31, 2013 :00am The Gotta-Minute Goblins By Kevin Grossman The early morning darkness and late October chill pushed up ... More...

I don’t think I’ve seen a better Halloween blog than my partner’s in his California Employment Law blog. Jeff Polsky, resident employment lawyer extraordinairre in our SF office, has written the following post, which we reprint in it’s entirety. DI... More...

It’s your first day at a new job, and you attend the orientation session. After a quick overview of the business, you fill out some paperwork, and then your boss or a colleague takes you around and introduces you to everyone. With those formalities o... More...

ANONYMOUS WRITER PULLS BACK THE CURTAIN ON THE GEEKY WORLD OF I.T. WITH WITTY TELL-ALL BOOK ‘I.T. Confidential’ gives humorous tips on making the workday go by faster PLANO, TEXAS – Exposing what happens in the deep, dark, geeky world... More...

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Almost one year after the U.S. Supreme Court summarily vacated the original 2011 Sonic-Calabasas opinion (Sonic I1), the California Supreme Court issued its opinion on remand in Sonic-Calabasas A, Inc. v. Moreno (Sonic II2). read more http://www.litt... More...

I am a proud Virginia Tech alumnus. Though I graduated years ago, I still remember the first time I ever saw the lunch pail. The Hokies have a proud tradition of playing hard-nosed defense. In 1995, Bud Foster (Defensive Coordinator) introduced th... More...

October 22, 2013 India is a strong, complex market offering key advantages to enterprises that get it right. Our clients want to be there to tap into the region’s vast potential. Previously, we managed India operations for clients via partners and... More...

Media Release Media Contact: Tisha Dore Tiger-Consulting 760-505-9676 direct tisha@tiger-consulting.net Tiger-Consulting Opens Office in India, Now Provides 175+ Enterprise Clients with HR, Payroll & PEO Support Via Local, In-House Tea... More...

Publication: Law360.com Law360.comLee Schreter is quoted in this article discussing Littler’s Xmpt Survey, which measured how employers are being impacted by litigation and Department of... More...

Publication: Law360.com Law360.comMichael Lotito provides commentary in this article discussing the U.S. Senate's approval of President Barack Obama's nomination of Richard Griffin to se... More...

Publication: Wall Street Journal Wall Street JournalMichael Lotito comments on the Senate's confirmation of Richard Griffin as the National Labor Relation Board's general counsel.View Ar... More...

Publication: Corporate Counsel Corporate CounselIn this article, Lee Schreter provides commentary on Littler's recent survey which polled employers to gauge how they are being affected b... More...

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Halloween Edition of the EXTRA, EXTRA Newsletter

An Overview of the 360 Review Processs

The Top 10 Reasons (In Quebec) Not To Prematurely Terminate An Employment Relationship

The Golden Rules of Marketing

Change, yes, but to what?

When CATs are DOGs: The Limitations of Computer Adaptive Testing

Managing Unplanned Absences

5 Factors to Consider When Choosing an LMS

Should schools ban junk food?

3 ways that charitable donations cultivate a healthy workforce

New NLRB GC Has Corporate Counsel Guessing

The Gotta-Minute Goblins

“A Halloween Guide – What Types Of Monsters Are Protected From Discrimination?”

Guest Blogger Ira Gottlieb: As Enterprise Social Networks Gain Traction, The Walls Come Tumbling Down

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