The recent resurgence of the U.S. labor movement has employers and employees asking about the pros and cons of labor unions. Here’s what you need to...
Reduce the risk of non-compliance and escalation in labor disputes with these four employee and labor relations best practices.
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) oversees labor relations between federal agencies and their employees.
Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act protects employees’ right to unionize. Here’s what employers need to know.
HR management gets more complicated every day. Learn how labor management systems can increase efficiency, improve accuracy, and boost your bottom...
LaborSoft discusses top technology for documentation, analysis, and actions that reduce the risk of employee lawsuits and their impact on your...
To avoid HR investigations becoming an operations bottleneck or worse, a costly settlement, HR managers should consider these pre-investigation steps.
When faced with age discrimination in the workplace, HR administrators need to proceed with caution. Here are four steps for avoiding costly...
HR departments have a lot to gain from workforce analytics. Measuring the motivations behind employee turnover can help companies reduce it's high...
Employers use a variety of union avoidance strategies to discourage unionization. What if all it takes is to make employees feel respected and valued?
Employee and labor relations are related concepts with important differences. Learn why both are critical to employee satisfaction and business...
Arbitration agreements are contracts that require employers and employees to resolve disputes in an arbitration process rather than a lawsuit.
If you run HR at a school you need to understand the repercussions of Title IX. Here’s what schools need to know about Title IX to protect their...
Union Security Agreements can require workers to join or pay for unions. Right to Work laws have made this practice illegal in certain U.S. states.
While other forms of discrimination get more buzz, ageism in the workplace is prevalent and can cause problems for HR and business owners if not...
Mishandling a union grievance can have dire consequences for your organization. LaborSoft describes best practices for HR when managing the grievance...
Many companies are canceling the annual office holiday party due to HR concerns. Here are 3 ways you can boost engagement and keep your party going.
In a unionized environment, a grievance is inevitable. Conduct an efficient and effective labor union grievance process using the tips in this...
Head off work stoppages by being present, crafting worker-friendly policies, negotiating a favorable CBA, and keeping all grievances organized.
Learn five key NLRA labor union rules and regulations, from discipline to good faith negotiation, that employers must comply with to avoid litigation.
Labor board investigations usually last 3-6 months, but can go on for years. Learn how labor relations software can help employers manage this...
The PRO Act could make big changes to labor relations. Learn about the PRO Act status, its impact on employers, and how labor management software can...
LaborSoft shares five important business and employee trends that surfaced in the last year with HR professionals set to influence the workforce in...
Healthcare HR personnel are facing new challenges. LaborSoft dives into what hospital and healthcare HR need to address and the technology that can...
LaborSoft outlines 5 common mistakes employers and HR make about workplace complaints that can be avoided by having the right grievance procedures in...
LaborSoft explains why gender inclusivity in the workplace matters to HR, how it effects an organization, and ways HR can encourage it. Learn more.
Companies that are targets for unionization often have the same employee relations issues in common. Union avoidance centers on HR tackling these...
Employers should take care to be objective when investigating employee complaints. Employee relations software can help balance multiple priorities.
HR challenges abounded in 2023, but what awaits us next year? LaborSoft shares the employee relations trends and technology to keep an eye on for...
Federal & state laws require employers to post labor law compliance notices. Learn how employee relations software can help you manage those...
Outdated, obsolete software can hinder labor law compliance. LaborSoft's all-in-one software solution solves this with a flexible digital platform.
Labor and employee relations software drives efficiency and accuracy with helpful automation and auto updates. Learn more about HR software with...
Spreadsheets present serious risks for HR employee data management. Learn how client relations software helps employers manage data safely and...
Your employee relations investigations have to be thorough. Use these 20 questions to get the most information and make educated decisions with...
Explore the different types of workplace harassment, how they interfere with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, and how LaborSoft can...
Learn the purpose of a layoff letter, why language and tone are so important, and the best way to structure one with help from LaborSoft.
Check out five key strategies to guide your approach to remote work and learn how case-driven HR management solutions can keep employee engagement...
Learn about the minimum wage debate, the effect it has on employee relations, and how LaborSoft can help you with all your HR compliance issues.
Learn about leave of absence proposals at the state and federal level and how your company can prepare for the eventuality in your region.
HRs are regarded as the most crucial of all corporate resources. Our experts have explained top HR trends that businesses should watch out for in...
Learn why the Title IX regulations must be followed by everyone who gets money from the federal government. Contact us today to help with Title IX...
Learn why special attention to building and maintaining better employee and labor relations is necessary to work smoothly. Schedule a demo with...
Quiet Quitting is something HR managers need to take seriously if they're going to keep the company on track. It may be a real danger to...
Is your employee relations software up to snuff? From slow processes to data integrity, discover the 7 signs you’re in a bad employee relation(ship).
The need for vaccine tracking has HR departments everywhere rehauling the way they handle employee relations in the workplace. Learn how LaborSoft...
As companies return to work, HR is scrambling to acclimate to the post-pandemic workplace. LaborSoft explains how investments in new HR technology...
As more employees return to the workforce LaborSoft shares these things about the ADA and FMLA that HR managers need to know in regards to COVID and...
As HR prepares for the post-pandemic return to the workplace LaborSoft advises on how to deal with anxiety & depression and how they might affect...
Has corporate crisis management become mandatory? LaborSoft shares 4 ways that businesses can communicate, lead, and improve in times of corporate...
Employee Data is especially vulnerable to data breach with major consequences for businesses. Learn how the right employee & labor relations...
As businesses seek to diversify, LaborSoft share important things your organization needs to know about Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I)...
Be aware and plan ahead for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The earlier companies decide how to enforce or encourage vaccination among the workforce,...
As the pandemic continues organizations are turning towards Short Term Telecommuting Agreements to create a productive structure for remote work...
LaborSoft looks at the ways that organizations need to adjust the ways they handle employee discipline as some return to the workplace during the...
In the current climate it’s more important than ever that HR professionals, department heads and managers address suspected racial injustice in the...
As the COVID pandemic goes on HR needs to be aware of the workplace policies and reforms that unions are pushing for. LaborSoft shares the most...
With Remote Employees becoming more common HR must learn to deal with worker’s compensation claims for in-home injuries. How should the claims be...
As the calendar turns from 2020 to 2021 employers and HR need to be aware of recent FMLA updates related to the FFCRA and COVID-19 relief. Learn...
For employers with unions returning to work is further complicated by the needs of CBAs and the NLRA. LaborSoft breaks down what unions and HR need...
Unresolved employee complaints can escalate into litigation towards employers. Learn the importance of resolving HR issues quickly in our latest...
With uncertainty over the safety of returning to the workplace, organizations need to be aware of risk & liability associated with employees who...
Unresolved employee complaints can escalate into litigation towards employers. Learn the importance of resolving HR issues quickly in our latest blog!
With new requirements to be enforced as employees plan to (or begin to) return to work, HR managers should revise HR handbooks ahead of impending...
LaborSoft discusses what HR should expect for employees and regulations as the government and employers prepare for a return to the workplace.
With HR being asked to handle more tasks and data than ever before LaborSoft offers some tips on how organizations can manage labor relations more...
LaborSoft explains why implementing end-to-end labor relations software is integral to an HR department’s success in mitigating risk while reducing...
With the demand for remote work during the current crisis LaborSoft explains how HR analytics and reporting can help you turn workforce data into...
With the unprecedented news about coronavirus spreading HR and businesses are left wondering what to do for their employees. LaborSoft shares some...
The growth of the dispersed or remote workforce creates benefits for employees but challenges for managers. LaborSoft shares how to evaluate these...
HR Teams have been given more power in the modern workplace but with that comes increasing responsibilities from implementing policy to reviews to...
3 Tips to Evolve Your Holiday Party and Avoid HR Risks
LaborSoft shows how properly conducted exit interviews can provide valuable information that can help you prevent talent loss and improve employee...
Ethics should be embedded in corporate culture, but how can you incorporate them? LaborSoft breaks down the Do's and Don'ts of creating a code of...
LaborSoft describes the different ways that HR can help employees manage their stress levels in order to help maximize satisfaction, morale, and...
LaborSoft outlines how a lack of detailed employee investigation documentation could impact your organization's reputation and finances in the long...
Ways You SHOULD Be Using Your HR Data to Improve Employee Relations
Nepotism in the workplace can be damaging to employee engagement and retention. LaborSoft breaks down the damaging scenarios that HR professionals...
Exit interviews can be uncomfortable but conducting them improperly can result in a loss of important, actionable data that can help reduce employee...
The decriminalization of marijuana has added unexpected complications for HR. LaborSoft shares what you need to know about marijuana use and your...
#MeToo has changed the workplace and how HR and companies as a whole need to construct their sexual harassment policies. LaborSoft explains the...
HR needs to pick the best course of action for dealing with employee harassment or discrimination claims. LaborSoft breaks down the advantages of...
The EEOC extended the EEO-1 reporting deadline but it's still coming fast. What does HR have to do to make sure your business is EEO compliant by...
There's a gray area regarding discipline of employees due to OSHA. LaborSoft breaks down the details HR needs to know about high risk employee...
Managing employee issues can be timely and costly for HR. LaborSoft shares 5 must haves if you are considering using HR case management software to...
Frequently used in labor negotiations and union disputes, arbitration is an alternative form of dispute resolution that could prevent costly court...
Disruptive behavior in the workplace can have long term consequences for employees and HR. LaborSoft shares how to identify and prevent disruptive...
LaborSoft outlines two recent high profile rulings that highlight HR case management and how poor handling of cases can have serious business...
Toxic employee behavior can set off a chain reaction of negativity. LaborSoft shares how to stop this behavior in it's tracks before it effects your...
HR holds a critical role in housing valuable employee documentation and data. When should you archive those personnel records and how can you do so?
Employee monitoring is virtually unregulated and happening at any given time. LaborSoft covers how it's being done and what you need to know about...
LaborSoft summarizes what HR needs to know about the recent rollbacks to the OCR's gender equality laws in regards to Title IX expectations and...
HR needs to be cognizant of what constitutes retaliation in the workplace. LaborSoft breaks down the legal details and how HR can handle retaliation...
LaborSoft outlines how HR can properly address and document difficult employee behavior by using good communication and the right technology. Learn...
How you respond to Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests is incredibly important when it comes to deflecting potential HR issues. LaborSoft...
Dealing with an EEOC complaint is a delicate process. LaborSoft advises carefully following these steps to protect your business from damaging...
As casual becomes common owners and HR managers are left wondering what to do about workplace dress codes. LaborSoft offers some advice about your...
Good employee relations is integral to success. LaborSoft advises HR to keep track of these common employee relations issues to avoid legal...
In a cloud-based world the new GDPR regulations attempt to protect users from security breaches. LaborSoft explains how they protect valuable HR...
Terminating employees is a delicate act that can result in legal repercussions if not handled properly. LaborSoft details these tips to improve the...
When an HR dispute arises, there should be a procedure in place for how these disciplinary issues are handled. LaborSoft outlines some best practices...
Teambuilding is important but managers have to tread a fine line. LaborSoft reviews the balance leadership needs to find and the situations they need...
LaborSoft discusses how social media use can impact employees and businesses, and how to minimize the impact it can have on HR issues and employee...
Pay inequality isn't limited to movie stars or Silicon Valley execs. LaborSoft discusses the gender pay gap and other compensation and benefits...
Read LaborSoft's top employee relations blogs from 2017 including topics on HR grievance processes, and best practices for documenting employee...
Employee and HR data is at risk in the world of constant breaches. LaborSoft dives into recent employee data breaches and what you can do to protect...
Workplace bullying has become a serious issue. HR needs to make sure all aspects of a harassment case are documented and saved for review, but how...
Sexual harassment in the workplace are a serious concern for HR. LaborSoft outlines 6 points to follow when handling sensitive harassment...
With HR cases on the rise proper documentation before litigation is key. Companies should consider these things when utilizing employee grievance...
Policies and procedures for employee discipline management can differ from place to place, but these do's and don'ts should be considered...
Read 3 reasons why cloud-based HR case management software can help many companies keep up with the legal and legislative challenges of HR...
A lack of documentation of employee grievances and HR investigations could result in lost money for your company. LaborSoft explains what to record...