Showing posts with label law. Show all posts
Showing posts with label law. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

VIDEO: Colbert: Discrimination More Difficult

Thursday, January 8, 2009

GOVERNMENT - Burnett Pays U.S. Army $15.5 Mil. to Settle Lawsuit

It seems there was a mistake made when it came to billing the US ARMY for work done on their website between the agency and through whom the website was developed. Evidently the over-billing error was brought to the Army's attention but no action was ever taken on the error until now. 12.1 million will be returned in cash while 3.4 million will be credited to the account for work that was never billed for.
The agency was sued for overcharging for the web development and filing false claims.
See more details at AdWeek.com.


Tuesday, December 30, 2008

LAW - 'Change' Employers Can Expect



This is an interesting article with overviews on all the aspects that are projected to change due to the presidential election. What are your thoughts on the projections? Do they seem accurate or exaggerated?

http://www.hreonline.com/HRE/story.jsp?storyId=158474425

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

LAW - The new FMLA: Top 10 changes you must comply with


The HR Specialist makes another great post detailing the changes made to the FMLA since being enacted 15 years ago. These changes take effect January 16, 2009.

http://www.thehrspecialist.com/hrs_articles/homepage_featured/25016/The_new_FMLA__Top_10_changes_you_must_comply_with.hr

Topics cover military caregivers, notice obligations and rights, health conditions, attendance and several more topics.

Additional information available at: www.wagehour.dol.gov

Friday, November 14, 2008

LAW - New president, new Congress: 5 new employment laws could reshape HR


HR Specialist made a great post today: Here is an excellent article on 5 new laws that could change HR with the new president.
Have any thoughts/comment on any of them in particular?

http://www.thehrspecialist.com/hrs_articles/homepage_featured/24922/New_president__new_Congress__5_new_employment_laws_could_reshape_HR.hr

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

UPDATE: EVENT PROMO - Starbucks Free Java Violates Election Law, State Says



Don't sweat it! Every customer is now entitled to receive a free cup of joe in celebration of election day. According to Washington state officials, Starbucks will be violating election laws if they choose to follow through with an election day "voters only" promotion. Federal law prohibits any gift to those who vote; there is no difference between a free cup of coffee and a bribe to vote. Ben & Jerry's has also avoided the election conflict by offering a free scoop of ice-cream to anyone for three hours in the evening who comes into their stores. This is a great little reminder for companies and their advertising agencies to look into and follow the laws before approaching a new campaign idea. Don't forget your free cup of joe!

Read more.
Election Day Violation