ICYMI: Too many employers assume blue-collar employees aren’t all that interested in their work, engagement experts say. That’s likely a mistaken assumption. And if workers do have that kind of attitude, the problem may lie in the way you’re leading them. https://goo.gl/pvf6zq #GlobalHR #HRTech
Viewpoint: Firing an Employee with FMLA Leave and Unexcused Absences
ICYMI: Can an employee certified for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave but who takes plenty more absences for various reasons be legally terminated? A district court ruled yes, but document the reason for each absence/tardy. https://goo.gl/XRek6A #GlobalHR #HRTech
The Top 7 California HR News Articles of 2017
ICYDK: California’s ever-changing workplace laws are a perennial challenge to employers. It’s no surprise that news about recent legislation, the state’s high court, and wage and hour class actions topped the list of most-read articles on the SHRM Online California Resources page. Here’s a list of this year’s top stories. https://goo.gl/C6BKsZ #GlobalHR #HRTech
Tax Cut Act Alters Executive Pay and Bonus Decisions
The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will cause some employers to revisit their executive compensation programs, since new restrictions apply to deductible income. With corporate tax rates falling next year, some organizations will want to accelerate bonus deductions so they can offset 2017’s higher rates. https://goo.gl/DErzXR #GlobalHR #HRTech