“I don’t always read the small print and sometimes get stung for my lack of attention. As a small business owner I’ve always thought I was immune from the inspections of the DOL (Department of Labor) and its rules and therefore I haven’t been paying much attention to their latest publications. First, here is why…
Penalty Increases for Employment Law Violations
Two years ago the HR contact person at a small firm asked me the million dollar question, “Why are we having this conversation about DOL investigations? Has something changed that I should be aware of?” That was a great question. Not every trumpeting voice requires a response. Sometimes you’re better off turning down the volume.…
Warning Signs of Violence
Almost every day the news is filled some form of violent behavior in the schools, workplace and public. We look at the carnage and hope we’re not the next victim to taste of its sting, because it can and does happen. Prior to the attack, most organizations thought, “It couldn’t happen to me/us”, but often…
The Value of Training
If your mama was like mine, she trained you. Sometimes it was intentional training; sometimes it was her consistent example. What Mom didn’t train in me, my first boss trained. I can still remember that steely voice (normally warm and encouraging), “See this and this? This was filed in the wrong place and the client…