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Family Leave – Let The Surprises Stay In The CrackerJack Box…

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Vice President of HR Services and General Counsel on Thursday, May 24, 2012

According to a recent data, employee claims for violations of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) increased 18% between 2009 and 2010

Unusual Reasons Employees Give For Quitting Jobs

Posted by: OfficeTeam via CCH on Thursday, May 17, 2012

A stronger economy often gives workers greater courage to change jobs, but the excuses offered for jumping ship can leave many employers perplexed. A new OfficeTeam survey reveals the wackiest reasons job seekers have given for handing in their notice. 

Tags: Reflection

New NLRB “Quickie’ Election Rule Blocked

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Vice President of HR Services and General Counsel on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

On May 14, 2012 the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the National Labor Relation’s Board’s new “quickie” election rules that took effect on April 30 are not enforceable. While this is good news for employers, it may only temporary. 

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