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11 Trends and Developments for '11

Stephen M. Paskoff December 15, 2010 No Comments

It’s impossible, of course, to predict the future. But at the end of 2010, several recent developments look like they will generate major developments for 2011. Here’s what I think lies in store in 2011 for HR, legal and compliance professionals as we count down to a brand-new year. It’s impossible, of course, to predict the future. But at the end of 2010, several recent

Time for Social Media Civility

Stephen M. Paskoff November 30, 2010 No Comments

“My boss is a jerk and this company stinks. I’m outta here. What a rotten week. Oh well, Monday it all starts up again.” “Here’s Dylan at the party: Give him a few beers and watch out.” “They’re squeezing us dry. This place is a rat hole. What a bunch of thieves.” “Take a look at this photo of Carl 20 years ago. What a

It Takes Leadership from the Top to Build a Civil Workplace

Stephen M. Paskoff November 22, 2010 No Comments

Building a legal and ethical workplace begins at the top. Successful leaders use clear, candid language when communicating their vision of a civil, inclusive and productive workplace, and they back it up with specific actions for which team leaders, their direct reports, and others are accountable. To make the message credible and enduring, they must articulate it in their own words and at every appropriate

Specter of an FLSA Class Action? Scooby Dooby Doo!

Stephen M. Paskoff November 18, 2010 No Comments

My original title for this blog post was “All I Ever Needed To Know About Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) Class Actions I Learned From Saturday Morning Cartoons.” But then I quickly realized that there was a single cartoon expert on this topic: that kooky Great Dane, Scooby-Doo. For those less familiar with this Saturday morning classic, let me fill you in. Each Scooby-Doo episode

Getting the Story Straight on FLSA Liability

Stephen M. Paskoff November 9, 2010 No Comments

One of the most misunderstood laws on the books is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) , enacted during the Great Depression to protect the rights of workers. It’s full of wrinkles, exceptions and quirks that can be confusing, particularly when it comes to wage and hour liability. Is your organization laboring under common myths that could lead to disastrous consequences? For example: It’s no big

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11 Trends and Developments for '11

Time for Social Media Civility

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It Takes Leadership from the Top to Build a Civil Workplace

Specter of an FLSA Class Action? Scooby Dooby Doo!

Getting the Story Straight on FLSA Liability