The most-clicked on HR stories in 2013
Time to look back on the stories HR pros clicked on most during 2013. Here’s a look at the HR Morning Top Ten.
Docking pay for exempt employees: What’s allowed?
Don’t feel bad if you have trouble understanding the pay-docking rules laid out by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The regs are pretty murky. Read more
You suspect an employee is using drugs: What now?
You can’t prove it, but the signs are there. So how do you deal with suspected drug abuse without violating privacy rights or making false accusations? Read more
A ban on hiring smokers? It’s not that simple
More companies than ever are announcing they won’t hire people who smoke. But is that actually legal — and is it worth it for employers? Read more
FMLA: 13 ways to stop intermittent-leave abuse
Intermittent FMLA leave has rapidly become the No. 1 nightmare for supervisors everywhere. A top employment lawyer offers a multi-step approach that’ll help companies legally discourage abuse. Read more
Health reform employer mandate postponed: What does it mean for you?
Employers can breathe a massive sigh of relief. Perhaps the biggest, and most confusing, requirement under President Obama’s healthcare reform law has been delayed until after the midterm elections. Read more
Watch out for these 8 workplace bully personality types
Workplace bullies have always been on the scene. But they’re now being recognized as productivity killers and potential legal threats to employers. Read more
Do’s and don’ts to make performance reviews actually mean something
Everybody hates performance reviews. That’s a given. But there are ways to move them out of the “dreaded chore” category into the file titled “engagement tools.” Read more
Criminal background checks: Feds try to clear the air
The feds have been getting a lot of flack — including from nine state attorney generals — about the EEOC’s stance on the use of criminal background checks in the workplace. Now the EEOC has weighed in again — and you’ll want to hear what they have to say. Read more
Dealing with acidic attitudes: Help for your managers
Every workplace has negative people who erode morale. They’re not always easy to pick out of a crowd, but they can do an amazing amount of damage over time. Read more
The firing checklist every HR pro should use
Firing staff members is stressful – which is why so many HR pros sometimes hurry the process along to get it over with. But that’s a big mistake. Read more
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