The U.S. workforce is getting older as more baby boomers (people born between 1945 and 1965) remain in the workforce longer than past generations. The workplace has changed a lot since these individuals got their first jobs. New technologies and social media have made their mark, and older employees may not be as tech-savvy as their younger counterparts. Guess what happens when those “youngsters” are also the boss?
Younger managers supervising more seasoned employees can be a recipe for workplace...
When it comes to avoiding costly lawsuits, keeping careful track of employee exemption status under the Fair Labor Standards Act is top-of-mind for companies, according to a new survey report from labor and employment firm Littler Mendelson and its client support service for employers, Littler XMPT.
The “XMPT Survey Report” [PDF] reveals that companies, which are facing a more litigious environment overall around wage-and-hour issues, are seeing challenges by employees who believe they...
