http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:39:02 -0700 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:51:35 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d13-DC-Area-small--medium-sized-companies-named-best-places-to-work?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) in a joint endeavor with the Great Place to Work Institute has released its list for 2009 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America. Among the 25 medium and 25 small companies highlighte... Best Places to Work Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:51:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d13-DC-Area-small--medium-sized-companies-named-best-places-to-work?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Changes-to-FMLA-notification-to-employers--What-it-means-for-you?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner AP Photo/Paul SakumaThe Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an opinion letter changing a ruling on the amount of time an employee has to notify their employer of the decision to take time off under the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Und... Benefits Employment Law Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:15:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Changes-to-FMLA-notification-to-employers--What-it-means-for-you?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Federal-minimum-wage-will-increase-this-month?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner The federal minimum wage will increase on July 24 to $7.25 from its current level of $6.55, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) the increase was mandated by a bill Congress passed in 2007.States that w... Benefits Employment Law Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:35:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Federal-minimum-wage-will-increase-this-month?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Workplace-benefits-that-should-not-be-ignored?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner  Employers offer many benefits that employees ignore because they think they don’t have the time or money to participate in them. However, some of these things can benefit your wallet and your career so think twice before you pass the... Workplace Advice Benefits Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:35:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Workplace-benefits-that-should-not-be-ignored?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Ways-to-celebrate-while-working-this-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner AP Photo/Haraz N. GhanbariIt’s never fun to have to work federal holidays, especially when the sun is shining and your friends and family are out munching down on some freshly grilled ribs. For some employees, especially those in the retail and... 4thof July Holidays Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:15:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Ways-to-celebrate-while-working-this-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Books-for-your-summer-reading-list?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner Summer reading lists are usually for fun, light reads on the beach but as more people become unemployed and the employed seek to keep their jobs, you might want to consider some workplace advice books that can help you stay on track of your developme... Workplace Advice Reading Recommendations Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:10:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Books-for-your-summer-reading-list?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Fortune-names-DC-areas-best-companies-to-work-for?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner Each year Fortune Magazine releases the results of its yearly survey on the Best Companies to Work for in America. The list, which highlights the top 100 companies, measures success by different categories including job growth, low turnover, diversit... Best Places to Work Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:36:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14838-DC-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Fortune-names-DC-areas-best-companies-to-work-for?cid=exrss-DC-Workplace-Examiner