On July 8, this remarkable report commented on the new guidance the EEOC published regarding pregnant employees. As reported, apparently the EEOC’s tome is voluminous and can easily be reduced to this remarkable statement: If an employee has a pregnancy-related impairment that hinders his or her ability to perform a job, the employer must attempt… Read more »

Here are 8 tips for you to consider if you find yourself doing the ultimate multi-task. Obviously organization is important, but you need to be practical about what you can actually do with your time. If you thinking about taking a second part time job, you need to read this!

The Department of Labor recently issued new, rewritten overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The President decreed the changes last year, directing the labor secretary to draft new rules. As the rules are now rolling out, there are serious doubts about the benefits they will bring. Here’s an article discussing the changes… Read more »

…What would I tell my “today” self? It’s an intriguing question when directed at a career. For people starting their careers there are some simple suggestions that could make your future self much happier. Here’s an article with six tips that could make the days at the other end of your career much more enjoyable.… Read more »

The Supremes have spoken. Gay marriage is now recognized across the land. The ruling is generally good news for employers, since it resolves potentially dangerous discriminatory situations arising from disparate treatment of domestic partners and traditionally married couples. It appears that the general rule is what is good for the opposite sex spouse will hold… Read more »

Quest Diagnostics recently released their Quest’s Drug Testing Index (DTI). It indicates a sharp increase in the number of positive results for marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine during 2014. Predictably, marijuana was the most detected drug in the general US workforce at 2.4%, a 14% rise from the 2013. Interestingly, the positive rate for Colorado and… Read more »

This year is witnessing the greatest demand for freshly minted college grads since the dark days of 2008. Still, not every grad has landed their first “real” job. Here’s an encouraging article to reassure and offer solid counsel those not yet hired. Graduation is a time of exhilaration. As with similar moments, a sudden crash… Read more »

Our digital age has exponentially increased the number of distractions in our lives. While promising to make us more productive, computers, email, cell phones, texting and social media can also take the precious 24 hours we have each day and turn them into an empty wasteland. Naturally the people who pay us to produce for… Read more »

Just when you thought your Employee’s Handbook protected you from legal difficulties arising from one employee’s harassment of others, along comes the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).  This case involved a unionized workforce that was locked out of the employer’s premises while the expired collective bargaining agreement was being negotiated. The company hired non-union temporary… Read more »

BOLT has an order for the upcoming NASCAR days at Sonoma Raceway. Here’s a great chance to work the exciting events surrounding the festivities! Call now to reserve your position! We have many positions available. We Need: VIP Food Servers Dishwashers Culinary Assistants Bartenders Line Cooks Must be 18 or older Each position offers great… Read more »