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Dear Fellow HR Professionals: Let’s Embrace AI as Our Partner in Progress

By Mark A. Lema, MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP., for LAHHR.com As an HR colleague, I’ve felt the same unease many of you might be experiencing about Artificial...

Avoiding the Boiling Water: Proactive Employee Engagement in the Modern Workplace

In the ever-changing business landscape, no organization is immune to employee disengagement, often stemming from outdated practices failing to align...

The Crucial Role of Job Descriptions in Legal Disputes

The Crucial Role of Job Descriptions in Legal Disputes   In the ongoing evolving and complex world of employment law, the importance of job...

La Nueva Ley PUMP: Un Avance Significativo para las Madres Trabajadoras

La Nueva Ley PUMP: Un Avance Significativo para las Madres Trabajadoras En un entorno laboral que evoluciona continuamente, garantizar los derechos de...

OPINION: Defending Employee Choice: Unmasking the Cemex Decision’s Impact on Labor Relations

OPINION: Defending Employee Choice: Unmasking the Cemex Decision’s Impact on Labor Relations August 30 2023  – By Mark Lema, MHRM, SHRM-SCP...

Managing Political Discussions at Work

Managing Political Discussions at Work 05/26/23 by LAAHR Two years pass by swiftly, and it often seems that political discussions are inescapable...

Companies cut employees, hire contractors instead

Source: HR Specialist – 01/31/2023 Layoffs are in the news again. Some 60,000 employees nationwide have been let go since Jan. 1, according to...

Track and date all steps in discipline process

(Published by the HR Specialist Vol. 51, No. 8 • August 2021) When employees realize they’re about to be disciplined, some try to fight back by filing...
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Avoiding the Boiling Water: Proactive Employee Engagement in the Modern Workplace

In the ever-changing business landscape, no organization is immune to employee disengagement, often stemming from outdated practices failing to align with modern workforce expectations. For businesses...

Managing Political Discussions at Work

Managing Political Discussions at Work 05/26/23 by LAAHR Two years pass by swiftly, and it often seems that political discussions are inescapable. However, we must consider the impact of such...

Investigate suspected FMLA intermittent leave abuse

Source: businessmanagementdaily.com Dishonest employees often abuse their right to take intermittent FMLA leave. Fortunately, courts grant employers broad leeway to investigate suspicious absences...

Increasing Retention through Formal Job Rotation

Employees who feel stalled in their careers are more inclined to quit. Job-rotation programs that help employees learn new skills can convince employees they don’t have to jump ship to keep advancing...

Siete Cosas Importantes Que Debe Saber Sobre Las Demandas De Los Empleados.

Si tiene empleados, corre el riesgo de ser demandado por ellos. Incluso si hace todo legalmente, correctamente y “por libro”, un trabajador descontento aún puede encontrar un abogado para presentar su...

Prepare Your Policy for a Proliferation of Pandemic Puppies

(Published by the HR Specialist Vol. 51, No. 8 • August 2021) During the past year, lots of your employees got new pets. As people return to the workplace, expect more “Can I bring my dog to work?”...

Track and date all steps in discipline process

(Published by the HR Specialist Vol. 51, No. 8 • August 2021) When employees realize they’re about to be disciplined, some try to fight back by filing a discrimination claim or submitting a request...

Atención! La examinación de documentos I-9

La regla temporal de inspección remota de los documentos I-9, se extendió hasta el 31 de diciembre. El Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de los Estados Unidos ha extendido esta regla...
Updates on labor laws, HR compliance, and the latest news impacting the workplace and human resources.

La Nueva Ley PUMP: Un Avance Significativo para las Madres Trabajadoras

La Nueva Ley PUMP: Un Avance Significativo para las Madres Trabajadoras En un entorno laboral que evoluciona continuamente, garantizar los derechos de las mujeres, especialmente de las madres...

U.S. Labor Department allows unemployment benefits for Coronavirus

March 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. Labor Department on Thursday gave states flexibility to amend their laws to provide unemployment benefits in events related to the coronavirus in an effort to limit...
Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines

“Nothing Has Been Done!”

Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines By Mark A. Lema,  MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Every time we return to help a client for a second time, we often face a familiar and frustrating...

Can a Manager Remove Union Flyers from the Breakroom?

Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines By Mark A. Lema,  MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP.  I’ve encountered this situation countless times. When union activity begins to surface, employers...

Employer Lockers: A Perk or a Legal Pitfall?

Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines March 19, 2025. By Mark A. Lema,  MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Many employers provide lockers as a convenience for employees, offering a designated...
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Preventing Wage Compression: Strategies for Fair Salary Adjustments

Series: Best ER Practices Tips By Mark Lema, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR   Lately, we have observed a growing level of discontent among tenured employees when companies implement across-the-board wage...