The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was the forerunner to the CIA. Its fascinating history includes many surprises. Some you would expect of a spy agency, others not so much. For example, the release of the FBI’s Venona papers revealed the OSS was itself the unwitting home to numerous Soviet spies. Another unlikely revelation is… Read more »

The State of California is offering a one-time amnesty program for unpaid traffic and non-traffic infraction tickets. The program allows for discounts of up to 80% of the fine after the civil assessments are deducted. The program waives the civil assessments too! If you have an unpaid ticket go here to learn more about the… Read more »

Yesterday we learned that following the government’s dietary advice regarding milk was based on shaky science. Today we’ve discovered that following the advice posted on the US Department of Labor’s website was insufficient to protect an employer not only against a claim for back pay but also damages for a willful violation of the FSLA.… Read more »

In a decision that could impact any company using contracted employees, the EEOC spanked BMW $1.6 million for re-screening existing employees when the company changed contractors who were supplying logistics personnel. Existing employees were required to re-apply for their positions with the new contractor and re-screening was part of the process. The EEOC saw a… Read more »

This Career Builder article outlines useful tips to reduce your anxiety going into an interview and increase your chances of getting your dream job. We’ve covered some of these before, but it never hurts to review them. The article also stresses something very important that deserves emphasis. We naturally focus on our responses, our appearance… Read more »

A couple of years ago AOL published this article listing the top five questions that would throw any interviewee for a loop. Thankfully they include answers that would reflect well on the respondent. Aside from being difficult, they are excellent questions to help you inventory your background, achievements, strengths and weaknesses. If you have an… Read more »

The American Staffing Association (ASA) once again recognized BOLT Staffing’s industry leading creativity by awarding the 2015 VOICE Award for excellence in our recent Direct Mail campaign. “Naturally we are thrilled to be recognized once again by ASA, this time for our efforts to provide a creative and effective campaign to let our clients and… Read more »

HR Morning has done America a service. They’ve broken down the reporting requirements under the ACA into a short, relatively clear article. Click here to see if you’re on track for compliance. If your company is small enough to escape the law for now, but might fall under it in the future, you may want… Read more »

An interesting case in Oklahoma may be a caution to employers considering action based on a positive test for marijuana. The case involved Worker’s Comp, but the employee’s defense may well apply to other situations. The employee did not dispute the test results that followed an on-the-job injury. Rather, he claimed that he had been… Read more »

A leading trial attorney who’s made a career representing employers has a distressing forecast:  the number of worker’s comp claims will double in the next 10 years. While the claim seems as brash as it’s depressing when you consider his reasoning, it’s time to prepare. The forecast impacts will land on public sector as well… Read more »