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As several states and scores of employers begin the difficult task of rebuilding and/or restoring life and business after Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy’s devastating effects, it seems trivial to ask questions about things like employee classification and FLSA rules. However, correctly handling such issues is key to making sure employers get back up and running as quickly as possible, and can ease employees’ minds as well. Laura T. Kerekes, chief knowledge officer at ThinkHR, addresses some post-Sandy questions that may be top of mind for HR/benefits professionals.

Guest blogger Linda K. Riddell offers practical advice to achieve what all employers want: more, better, faster wellness results.

In a new editorial, Heather Landy, editor-in-chief of American Banker magazine, says that while Romney flubbed his delivery on how he went about considering women for positions in his cabinet, she didn't have a problem with the approach of the women’s group who presented Romney with the now infamous binders. Hiring managers, speak out: Are binders not so bad?

Today’s guest blogger is EBN’s own online managing editor Kathleen Koster, who spoke to employers looking to make Election Day a national holiday. Read on to see how these companies make their case, and as always, leave your thoughts in the comments. —Kelley M. Butler With less than two weeks before the 2012 election, GOOD, a Los Angeles-based company, hopes to spur employees to do their civic duty by giving them Nov. 6 off from…

While it’s crucial for employers to do adequate due diligence to make the right hire, amid persistently high unemployment employers have "become pickier and pickier and pickier … to a fault in some cases,” according to one workplace expert.

A recent University of Kansas study suggests that any sort of smile — even a fake smile — can be beneficial to one’s health.

No matter who wins on Nov. 6, it’s wise to assume that health care reform will stand and plan accordingly. There are 3 things health benefit managers can do for the 2013 renewal and set a smooth transition to the post-reform world.

Some show-must-go-on workers may have seen a recent viral video that showed pop star Justin Bieber puking on stage, then returning just moments later to continue his concert. “If Bieber can do it, so can I,” these employees might think. However, health experts remind, the Bieb is not a role model for workplace wellness.

After emailing his employees to let them know they may get fired if President Obama wins re-election, should CEO David Siegel be lauded or lampooned for his corporate communication style?

In a recent town hall meeting, Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) responded to a question about the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Akin, who voted against the law, said his decision was more about "freedom" than fairness. Can freedom reasonably be invoked on fair pay?