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XpertHR Develops Comprehensive Chart of Municipal Preemption Laws
State-by-state chart will help companies stay on top of trending employment issues NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — State governments can preempt local and municipal governments from adopting any ordinance expanding employer requirements on issues such as compensation and benefits, according to XpertHR Legal Editors Melissa Silver, Marta Moakley and Rena Pirsos. Logo – […]
XpertHR Offers 9 Steps for Creating LGBT-Friendly Workplaces
Federal agencies focus on enforcement of equal rights NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — From large to small, from metropolitan to rural, companies across the nation need to prepare for what is being called "the next frontier in the fight for equal rights," according to Legal Editor Beth Zoller of XpertHR and author of […]
XpertHR Says Talent Management Value Should be Actively Measured
Companies Gain Professional Traction with Talent Metrics that Matter NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Aug. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Data matters, especially when it comes to talent management. In an increasingly service-based economy, the cost of human resources is often the first item on any organization's balance sheet. It's a cost that, ideally, is offset through the productive […]
M&A Activity Represents Major Opportunity for HR Professionals
XpertHR Guide Offers Best Practices Before, During and After a Merger or Acquisition NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., July 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — All of the big players in consulting and analysis have the same message when it comes to corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A): the failure rate consistently hovers between 70 and 90 percent, according to a […]
XpertHR Offers Advice to Prepare for an Active Shooter Event in Workplace
HR executives can play a key role in implementing policies, procedures NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., June 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Active shooter events are devastating and unpredictable, said Melissa Gonzalez Boyce, a legal editor for XpertHR. Unfortunately, the frequency of these incidents has increased, often occurring in a place of business, she said. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160616/380336LOGO "Due to recent events, I believe more […]
XpertHR Aligns with ComplianceHR to Bring Employers New Tools
Tools help reduce mistakes about employee classification, pay NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., April 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — XpertHR is pleased to announce its alliance with ComplianceHR, a joint venture between global employment law firm Littler Mendelson and Neota Logic, to bring new tools to employers to ensure compliance in areas of complexity and business risk. These tools, […]
Progress Noted in Diversity in the Workplace Survey, but Gaps Remain
Challenging Aspects Include Time, Benchmarking, and Resistance to Change NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Feb. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — New research by XpertHR offers a lens into the drivers, limitations and tactics of workplace diversity and inclusion. Survey findings indicate that companies of all sizes demonstrate progress, yet continue to face challenges with the diversity of their workforces, […]
XpertHR Names the Top Ten Scariest Employment Challenges of 2016
Same-sex marriage, paid sick leave, and wearables among the hottest issues NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Dec. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Same-sex marriage, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) protections, accommodating a diverse workforce, paid sick leave, workplace wearables, and independent contractor rights are among the biggest challenges facing employers in 2016, says XpertHR's annual report on the […]
Holiday Party Hazards: 6 Ways to Avoid Legal Hangovers
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — With winter upon us, 'tis the season for holiday office parties and year-end celebrations. However, a few missteps and an employer may find themself facing a lawsuit, says Beth Zoller, Legal Editor, XpertHR. In order to minimize the potential for liability, an employer should consider these six ways […]
Many Organizations Fail at Succession Planning, Says New XpertHR Survey
XpertHR Identifies Business Risks in Succession Planning NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Oct. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly half (40%) of respondents to a new XpertHR survey do not engage in succession planning, which can compromise their competitive market position, engender a reactive business environment, and unnecessarily increase talent acquisition costs. Over 500 CHROs, CFOs, General Counsels, business […]
XpertHR Sheds Light on The Paid Sick Leave Epidemic: What Workplaces Need to Know
States and Municipalities Take Matters Into Their Own Hands; Some Embrace, Others Ban Paid Sick Leave Laws NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Currently, there is no federal law that requires private sector employers to provide paid or unpaid sick leave, explains a new XpertHR report, available as a free download here. Without federal […]
XpertHR Addresses 10 Most Common HR Dilemmas Faced by Franchises
Joint Employer Liability, Employee Leaves, and Paid Sick Leave Among Top HR Compliance Challenges For Franchises NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — These days, even experienced franchise owners can be overwhelmed by human resource demands and HR compliance challenges. In a new report, XpertHR identifies the 10 most common HR dilemmas faced by franchises […]
XpertHR Identifies 11 Employment Policies You Might Think Are Legal But the NLRB Might Not
Social Media, Personal Electronic Devices and Confidentiality Policies Explained NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Work rules and employee handbooks are under increasing scrutiny as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continues its sweeping enforcement effort against rules deemed overbroad and infringing on an employee's Section 7 rights, says a new XpertHR white paper […]
XpertHR Identifies Five New Changes in California Employment Law
Launches New California, National and State Handbook Tools NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — New leave laws and equal protection for domestic violence victims, veterans, interns, volunteers and immigrants are among the significant changes in California employment law in 2015, says XpertHR, an online compliance resource. Considered one of the most employee-friendly states, California […]
Paid Sick Leave Tops Emerging Issues Addressed in Employee Handbooks, Says New XpertHR Survey
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Paid sick leave tops the list of emerging issues most commonly addressed in employee handbooks, with an impressive 79.4% of respondents addressing this new legal trend in their handbooks, finds a new XpertHR survey. Data privacy is the second most common issue addressed (67.2%) and social media […]
Medical Marijuana, Paid Sick Leave, Affordable Care and Immigration Among Most Challenging Concerns NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Workplace challenges in 2015—such as the legalization of medical marijuana, Affordable Care Act participation, and providing safe harbor to undocumented workers—are not only scary, but they can be costly for employers in terms of time, […]
XpertHR Survey Forecasts Pay Raises of 3% in 2015
Many employers tying pay to performance, according to new XpertHR U.S. Pay Planning survey. NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Dec. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Two in every three employers are set to increase pay rates in the year ahead, with most looking to award an extra 3% in 2015, according to new XpertHR research. XpertHR's U.S. Pay Planning […]
New XpertHR Report Identifies 11 Key Employment Challenges for the Global Employer
Bribery, global health and safety, and employee termination among global compliance concerns NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Oct. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — While expanding globally is a sign of success, organizations that want a global presence face a myriad of workforce challenges, including bribery, safety, and termination issues in other countries. In its new report, "11 Key […]
