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...
In the ever-changing business landscape, no organization is immune to employee disengagement, often stemming from outdated practices failing to align...
La Nueva Ley PUMP: Un Avance Significativo para las Madres Trabajadoras En un entorno laboral que evoluciona continuamente, garantizar los derechos de...
(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...
Practical advice, how-to resources, and actionable tips to support HR professionals and teams—some also available in Spanish.
In the ever-changing business landscape, no organization is immune to employee disengagement, often stemming from outdated practices failing to align with modern workforce expectations.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 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...
Source: businessmanagementdaily.com Dishonest employees often abuse their right to take intermittent FMLA leave. Fortunately, courts grant employers broad leeway to investigate suspicious absences...
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...
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...
(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?”...
(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...
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 En un entorno laboral que evoluciona continuamente, garantizar los derechos de las mujeres, especialmente de las madres...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...