Rarely does an employer get useable and accurate information in an exit interview, says Kristine Sexter, president of WorkWise Productions, a Tulsa organization that provides consulting in staff recruiting, development, and retention. When somebody quits a job, it’s often because of a lack of trust in the employer. And rarely will anybody admit that. Ask “why are you leaving?” … [Read more...] about To manage staff better, interview at the start of the job, not at the end
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Beware Lilly Ledbetter; it extends the time limit for unfair pay claims
A relatively new law that all but eliminates the statute of limitations on equal pay lawsuits for women brings yet more employment law concerns administrators need to be aware of. It’s the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Employers can expect an upswing in claims that their female employees are underpaid, says Denise Murphy, an employment law attorney with Rubin and Rudman in … [Read more...] about Beware Lilly Ledbetter; it extends the time limit for unfair pay claims
Today’s growing insurance need: EPLI coverage
It’s becoming increasingly necessary for all firms, yet only about 50% have it. It’s employment practices liability insurance. EPLI is coverage for claims brought by disgruntled employees, and in the current “downsizing environment” it’s a necessity, says Uri Gutfreund, specialist in law firm insurance at Singer Nelson Charlmers in New York … [Read more...] about Today’s growing insurance need: EPLI coverage
Retaliation gets broader and more expensive and is hitting all offices
What’s the single greatest employment law risk employers are facing? Retaliation. The EEOC reports that retaliation claims have been on the upswing for 10 years and now sit at the top of the list of employment law matters. Heightening the issue is the fact that an employee can cry retaliation – and the firm can have to pay out a lot of money – even if the complaint … [Read more...] about Retaliation gets broader and more expensive and is hitting all offices