Job offer in jeopardy after online embarrassment
Filed under: Applicant background screening, Online recruiting, Special Report

There’s always been a difference between what some job candidates say and what they really mean. Except now it’s gotten easier for them to accidentally reveal the truth to managers and HR. Read more
10 things nervous employees can’t hear right now
Filed under: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Web site
When employees fear for their jobs, even innocent comments by managers can send them into a panic. Read more
Reminder: Use new I-9 starting April 3
Filed under: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
In January, the feds pushed back the effective date of a revised Form I-9 just before employers were required to start using it. Well, now the day is almost here. Read more
Recruiting with social networks gaining steam
Filed under: Applicant tracking systems, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
Of all the tools available to HR pros and recruiters, which has the best shot of making it easier to recruit talented employees? The answer, according to HR: Read more
DOL: Workers taking online training course at home must be paid
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Time and attendance, Training
The Department of Labor published a new opinion letter, giving some guidance on whether employees need to be paid for time they spend taking online training courses at home. Read more
Drunk worker reinstated because of printer malfunction
Filed under: Document retention, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
Technical difficulties can cause all kinds of minor problems in the workplace. But here’s a case where a printer glitch actually interrupted an employer’s disciplinary process. Read more
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Ready for new COBRA rules? Here’s help

Getting ready to comply with the COBRA changes included in the stimulus package passed last month? Here’s one online resource you’ll need. Read more
He bashed his employer online — should he have been fired?
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
A man employed by a professional football team was recently fired for misconduct. His crime: publicly badmouthing a decision made by the team’s front office. Read more
Everything you need to know about the new FMLA
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law, Web site
Check out this great resource to clear up any lingering confusing about the FMLA regs that went into effect earlier this year: Read more
