Is Your Teenager Tuning You Out Or Losing His Hearing?

Have you ever asked your teen if he was deaf? According to a new study, actual teen hearing loss has worsened over the last few years.

Proper Record Keeping - An Important Part of Avoiding Wage and Hour Liability

The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor charges an employer almost $1.4 million for not paying wages on time. Learn what the FLSA has to say about paying employees on time and accurate record keeping.

OSHA Cracking Down on Organizations that Trade Safety for Money

An employer will pay $16.6 M in OSHA fines after six workers were killed and 50 others injured in what OSHA is calling a "willful" disregard for safety.

Does Having a Working Mom Hurt a Child's Development?

A new report suggests that the benefits of mothers working in the first year of an infant's life balance out the pitfalls. Read about the new research and how to choose the best childcare.

Do You Practice the 20/20/20 Rule with Your Computer?

Employees are spending an average of six hours a day in front of digital devices. Learn how to minimize symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome and other desk-related health issues.

Picking Up Equipment...Is it Work or Personal Time?

Firefighters are suing to recover wages for time spent picking up equipment at one station and driving to another. Learn what the FLSA says about work-related errands.

Working Hard at Something Other Than Work

A recent poll reports that some brides-to-be spend considerable time at work planning their big day. Learn what is needed to maintain productivity levels.

Does Your Mission Statement Discriminate?

It might if it requires employees to participate in religious exercises. Learn why the organization was accused of religious discrimination for forcing employees to participate in prayer and other religious activities.

Take This Job and Shove It - The Preferred Response from Disgruntled Employees

A flight attendant becomes a celebrity for his fit of rage on the job. Jack McCalmon examines the problems with disgruntled employees, why their numbers are growing, and how employers can manage them more effectively.

Mark Hurd and Why the Rules Should Apply to Everyone

Hewlett-Packard's CEO steps down after sexual harassment charges by a third-party contractor. Learn why the employer sought his resignation even though he did not violate the organization's sexual harassment policy.