HR Headlines  National Employees or Contractors? A Cautionary Tale November 20, 2008 - Once upon a time, a health insurer designated all its salespeople as independent contractors--a practice it said is typical in the insurance industry. But a group of 14 former sales managers, whose job title had been "sales leader," sued for overtime pay. They argued that they had been employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), not contractors. Advice for Compensation Strategies During Tough Times November 20, 2008 - The HR consulting firm Astron Solutions is offering advice to employers as they attempt to navigate through the economic downturn and adjust pay budgets for 2009. Be sure to check HR.BLR.com's News section for all the latest stories. White Papers  9 Tips for Planning Reductions in Workforce November 20, 2008 - Any reduction-in-force (RIF) must be carefully planned and executed both to minimize exposure to liability under various employment laws and to mitigate negative effects on employee morale and operations. What's in a Tip? A Primer for Employers November 13, 2008 - A surprising number and variety of high-profile eateries have been the focus of recent class-action lawsuits over the question of proper tip-pooling arrangements. So what's legal and what's not, and who says so? We discussed the issue with Attorney Michael S. Cohen, a partner in the labor and employment department of WolfBlock LLP. Be sure to check HR.BLR.com's White Papers section for all the latest stories.

HR Forums  • Re: Overtime Pay Question • Re: Pay reductions • Re: Privacy Laws Read about all the latest discussions in the HR Forum What's New  Quizzes: • Disaster Planning--What Supervisors Need to Know • Disaster Planning: What Employees Need to Know White Papers: • 9 Tips for Planning Reductions in Workforce Be sure to regularly check the What's New page for the full list of newly added content. HR Poll  Will the new FMLA regulations make it easier for your organization to handle FMLA leave? Yes No It's too soon to tell View previous polls

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