Company restructures like mergers or acquisitions are a tremendous opportunity for HR professionals to really shine. HR needs to be proactive in preparing for the restructure and should take the lead in gathering information from both companies (or more) and conducting a comparison study or a "cultural compatibility assessment." The results of that study are so significant that they can affect the price of the acquisition, set the course of the new company's trajectory, or even raise issues that cancel a merger or acquisition altogether.
Federal law requires the retention of certain employee records. This chart lists the specific types of information that must be retained regarding employees, and the minimum length of time such records must be kept.
When terminating an employee who is out on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, an employer can avoid liability by proving that the termination decision was made regardless of whether the employee took leave or otherwise exercised FMLA rights. This How To assists an employer with terminating an employee out on FMLA leave.
HR guidance on implementing work rules that effectively address employer objectives and provide employees and supervisors with guidance as to acceptable and unacceptable workplace conduct.