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Aug 17, 2018
Government contractors in the private sector are twice as likely as their public-sector counterparts to use online tools and social media for their recruitment needs, according to a recent survey.
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Aug 17, 2018
A memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarifies that students and exchange visitors who hold F, J and M visas and have violated the terms of their status will not accrue "unlawful presence" while their applications are pending if they file for reinstatement in a timely manner.
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Aug 16, 2018
Meal and rest break requirements by state provided by XpertHR.
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Aug 16, 2018
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is setting the stage to begin debate over the legalization of marijuana for recreational use during the 2019 legislative session. The current marijuana program only allows medical marijuana use.
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Aug 16, 2018
New data confirms what many employers have been reporting anecdotally: Requests for evidence (RFEs) and denials issued for H-1B visa petitions rose considerably in 2017.
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Aug 16, 2018
?Auto-deductions for nonexempt employees' meal breaks can be less risky if employers take three steps.
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Aug 16, 2018
California has long provided fertile ground for employment lawsuits, because the state has strict workplace rules that businesses must follow. Here's what employers should know to help reduce the risk of litigation.
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Aug 16, 2018
A Chicago ordinance requiring hotel employers to equip certain hotel employees with portable emergency contact devices took effect July 1. A similar bill is working its way through the California Legislature.
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Aug 15, 2018
After the 2018 midterm congressional elections, will momentum grow for single-payer health care—such as by expanding Medicare so anyone can sign up ("Medicare for all"), as many progressives advocate? Given that possibility, employers are organizing to defend employer-sponsored health benefits.
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Aug 15, 2018
Employers are closer to being able to participate in industry-led, government-sanctioned apprenticeship programs separate from the federal and state registered apprenticeship system that many find cumbersome.
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Aug 15, 2018
Can you have too much of a good thing? As HR leaders try to decide which diversity tech tools best fit their needs, more and more providers are coming into the market.
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Aug 15, 2018
Proper documentation is an important component of human resource management, a recent employer victory in a discrimination case shows.
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Aug 15, 2018
Giving company leaders scripts of answers to likely employee questions can facilitate stay interviews.
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Aug 15, 2018
An author shares the most outrageous incidents she has encountered in her HR career.
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Aug 14, 2018
We learn by doing, so simulations that let us experience scenarios help us learn and remember better. Enter virtual reality training.
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Aug 14, 2018
Five questions make stay interviews effective. When you follow up each query with strong probing questions, you will get all the information needed to develop individualized engagement and retention plans that really work.
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Aug 14, 2018
Massachusetts employers must comply with new noncompete rules for agreements that are executed on or after Oct. 1. The legislation was nearly a decade in the making and was signed by Gov. Charlie Baker on Aug. 10. Here's what employers should know.
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Aug 14, 2018
Worksites with 250 or more employees would not be required to electronically submit certain data to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under a proposal to roll back an Obama-era rule.
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Aug 14, 2018
Sheriffs did not violate the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to compensate their deputies for time spent donning and doffing police gear or driving to and from work in marked patrol vehicles.
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Aug 14, 2018
Although the incentive pay pie won't be much bigger next year, variable pay such as bonuses can still motivate top performers.
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Aug 14, 2018
An employee who claimed he was fired in retaliation for taking leave had his claims rejected by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which noted that the challenged discharge occurred too long after the leave request to be retaliatory.
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Aug 13, 2018
With the cost of employer-sponsored health care benefits expected to approach $15,000 per employee next year, large U.S. employers continue to make changes to their plans, new research reveals. Here are the most common medical and drug benefit trends for 2019 and beyond.
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Aug 13, 2018
What can you write in your resume's career summary that will capture readers' interest, demonstrate that you have the requisite qualifications for each targeted job, and help you land an interview? Focus on those items and you'll find that it's easier to sell yourself to prospective employers.
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Aug 13, 2018
Knowing your audience is key to shaping your message or story and you'll want to start by addressing exactly who the audience is, but there are several other things to take into consideration.
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Aug 13, 2018
Supervisors who ask, listen, act and communicate honestly strengthen trust with their employees, the absolute most important supervisory skill for increasing engagement and retention.
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Aug 13, 2018
The greatest performance gains are achieved not when machines are used to replace employees, but when they are deployed to work alongside them. In such collaborative relationships, people help machines become better, and machines enable people to achieve step-level increases in performance.
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Aug 13, 2018
You've been chosen to take on an important challenge. That's a great compliment and recognition of your abilities! So it is up to you to take full responsibility and show that you can step up and deliver on such the initiative. Best-selling author Martin Yate recommends the following ideas to get you on the right path.
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Aug 13, 2018
The National Labor Relations Board is considering overruling a case in which it held that employers could not forbid employees from using work e-mail systems for union purposes during nonwork time.
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Aug 12, 2018
New York workplace labor and employment law poster chart.
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Aug 10, 2018
A Securities and Exchange Commission proposal to strengthen its discretion to increase awards to whistle-blowers under the Dodd-Frank Act should prompt companies to bolster their ethics and compliance programs.
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Aug 10, 2018
Jeanne Meister believes that HR should take the lead in shepherding artificial intelligence (AI) software into the workplace, transforming the human resources function and enhancing the employee experience.
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Aug 10, 2018
?The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed lawsuits this week alleging workplace harassment by seven employers across the country. Among the suits filed, five allege sexual harassment and two allege racial harassment. One of the seven suits also alleges harassment based on national origin. Five claimed retaliation against employees for reporting harassment.
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Aug 10, 2018
When crafting a presentation with data, the best place to start your planning is with the audience. Knowing your audience is key to shaping your message or story and you'll want to start by addressing exactly who the audience is, but there are several other things to take into consideration.
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Aug 10, 2018
Cambodia has passed an amendment to its Labor Law that institutes an ongoing requirement for employers to pay employees a new "seniority payment."
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Aug 10, 2018
This article analyzes laws relating to pay equity in South Africa, as well as the requirements in countries at the forefront of this developing area of the law.
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Aug 10, 2018
Thinking of creating a parental leave policy or sweetening a leave policy currently offered to employees? Here are pointers to ensure that the policy doesn't land the employer in court.
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Aug 10, 2018
It might've taken weeks, or maybe months, to lure and land the perfect candidate whose skills and experience check all the boxes. The person has accepted your job offer. But shortly before the start date, he or she has a change of heart and decides not to join your organization.
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Aug 09, 2018
As of Oct. 15, New York City employers with four or more employees will be required to engage in a "cooperative dialogue" with a person who may be entitled to a workplace accommodation.
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Aug 09, 2018
SHRM and its authorized Education Partners are looking for experienced, SHRM-certified HR professionals who have the skills and interest in teaching certification preparation courses using the SHRM Learning System.
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Aug 09, 2018
It is important for student chapters to establish a solid relationship with a professional SHRM chapter—one that believes in nurturing the next generation of HR practitioners.
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Aug 09, 2018
Recertifying your SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP credential just got a little easier. We've removed the limit on the number of professional development credits (PDCs) you can claim for self-paced activities in the "Advance Your Education" category for recertification.
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Aug 09, 2018
Even as e-mail phishing attacks increase, placing companies at risk of losing billions of dollars, employees often shrug off corporate data-security policies and practices, becoming weak links in cybersecurity efforts.
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Aug 09, 2018
The common expectation that U.S. job seekers should smile and show excitement while interviewing for positions may seem innocuous, but new research from Stanford University suggests it can work against qualified applicants from cultures that don't value overt displays of enthusiasm.
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Aug 09, 2018
Employers need to be prepared for animal accommodation requests, which are becoming common. Address them in the same mature, structured fashion as any other accommodation request.
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Aug 09, 2018
Once you've introduced a project or change into your company, how do you make it sustainable? Mastering Consultation as an HR Practitioner, the latest Business Competencies offering from SHRM, walks you through incorporating changes into your company's culture.
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Aug 09, 2018
Have questions about recertifying your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential? Twice a month, the SHRM Certification Team will answer some of the frequently asked questions they receive from certification holders.
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Aug 09, 2018
Missouri voters overwhelmingly rejected the state's right-to-work legislation, which would have prevented employers and unions from requiring workers in collective bargaining units to pay mandatory fees.
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Aug 09, 2018
?National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, which takes place this year from Aug. 16-22, recognizes the civilian businesses, organizations and communities that support and value their employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.
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Aug 08, 2018
Arkansas labor and employment law overview provided by XpertHR.
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Aug 08, 2018
Colorado labor and employment law overview provided by XpertHR.
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Aug 08, 2018
Oregon labor and employment law overview provided by XpertHR.
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Aug 08, 2018
Pennsylvania labor and employment law overview provided by XpertHR.
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Aug 08, 2018
Washington labor and employment law overview provided by XpertHR.
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Aug 08, 2018
Does this law apply in Arkansas?
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Aug 08, 2018
Does this law apply in Colorado?
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Aug 08, 2018
Oregon: does this law apply?
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Aug 08, 2018
Pennsylvania: does this law apply?
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Aug 08, 2018
Washington: does this law apply?
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Aug 08, 2018
For organizations to effectively transition from veteran friendly to veteran ready, hiring managers and HR professionals need to have a deeper understanding of the institution and the people who've served within its ranks. Here are eight facts that demystify both the culture and the institution.
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Aug 08, 2018
As smartphones have become common, employees are recording work conversations without employers' knowledge or permission in preparation for discrimination, sexual harassment and whistle-blower lawsuits.
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Aug 08, 2018
Thinking of creating a flexwork policy for your company? Here are some tips to guide you and lessons learned from organizations that started their own programs.
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Aug 08, 2018
Success in today's workplace requires both emotional intelligence and tech savvy, which is why older and younger workers need each other so much.
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Aug 08, 2018
Employees of a nonprofit group home may proceed with their collective-action lawsuit alleging that they should be paid for sleep time under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Maine's wage laws, a district court judge ruled.
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Aug 07, 2018
A chart of health care continuation coverage (mini-COBRA) laws by state.
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Aug 07, 2018
It makes good business sense to hire veterans. Companies that do speak positively about this strategy, and the veterans often become leaders at those companies. Yet myths about veterans and whether they can thrive after their time in the military persist. These are the realities of having veterans in the workplace.
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Aug 07, 2018
Employers claim the right to recoup excess payments made to retirees from traditional pensions and 401(k) plans, sometimes over decades. But is it worth the bad publicity to do so?
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Aug 07, 2018
Employers claim the right to recoup excess payments made to retirees from traditional pensions and 401(k) plans, sometimes over decades. But is it worth the bad publicity to do so?
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Aug 07, 2018
A 12-count complaint by a plaintiff with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), alleging harassment and failure to accommodate in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, withstood a motion to dismiss.
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Aug 07, 2018
?Vermont is the first state to outlaw "no rehire" clauses in agreements which bar workers who settle discrimination and harassment cases from working for that employer again. The provision is part of a law addressing sexual harassment protections for employees that went into effect last month.
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Aug 07, 2018
As corporate complexity increases, so does the potential for conflict, both internal and external to the organization. HR professionals should sharpen their conflict resolution skills and even embrace conflict as an opportunity to drive creativity, alignment and growth.
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Aug 07, 2018
The exit interview can be a useful way for employers to protect their property, identify any morale or culture problems, and limit the risk of lawsuits being filed later. Here are some of the benefits of conducting a meaningful exit interview with departing employees.
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Aug 07, 2018
This week's letter writer is ready to move to a new town and a new job, but how do you decide where your new home will be? Best-selling author and career coach Martin Yate offers his advice.
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Aug 07, 2018
The ability to work overtime can be an essential job function under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
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Aug 06, 2018
?Each year in the United States, 700,000 men and women are released from prison and re-enter society, where many want to find jobs. Yet despite U.S. employers' growing need for workers, formerly incarcerated applicants face a huge obstacle in achieving gainful employment: criminal background checks.
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Aug 06, 2018
Individual in-house recruiters carry requisition loads spanning between the single digits to well over 100. What is the right amount?
Well, it depends on a variety of factors, including the position and industry they are recruiting for, the resources available to them and their additional responsibilities.
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Aug 06, 2018
Three former Uber drivers were employees of the ride-share service—rather than independent contractors—at least for the purpose of collecting unemployment benefits, New York's Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board ruled.
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Aug 06, 2018
Putting salary ranges in job advertisements may give employers a competitive advantage when trying to attract candidates. That's because most job seekers look first at a position's compensation and benefits when scanning a job posting, then at the job's required qualifications and duties, according to new research from LinkedIn.
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Aug 03, 2018
A new final rule expands short-term health plans that don't meet Affordable Care Act coverage requirements. The plans may appeal to some new employees not yet eligible for their employer's plan, departing employees seeking a lower-cost COBRA alternative and pre-65 retirees, but they should understand the coverage limits.
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Aug 03, 2018
Artificial intelligence can help Irish employers promote gender equality, including gender pay gap reporting, encouraging gender diversity and fostering collaborative workplaces.
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Aug 03, 2018
As the IRS prepares to issue a revised, shorter Form W-4 for 2019, the government is warning that most employees are withholding too much or too little from their paychecks in the wake of tax law changes that took effect this year. There's still time to encourage workers to check and adjust their 2018 withholding.
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Aug 03, 2018
For employers to grow their understanding and appreciation of veterans, they need to understand why service members leave the military. Here are three reasons that many veterans cite.
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Aug 03, 2018
United Kingdom (U.K.) employers not only are obligated to conduct individual consultation during layoffs but must take practical steps to ensure compliance with the collective consultation process.
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Aug 03, 2018
Not long after the European Union passed the General Data Protection Regulation, California became the first state to introduce its own suite of consumer privacy rules. Here's an overview of the law and what it means for employers.
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Aug 02, 2018
By doing away with groups that focus on specific parts of a person's identity, a company is doing away with a space in which people can feel truly comfortable expressing themselves. In turn, it may lose the collective voice of those ERG members and the opportunity to learn about their particular needs. Eliminating the groups may lead to the company losing these workers' energy and talents, as well.
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Aug 02, 2018
Working-class families will benefit from legislation that would let them use a portion of their saved Social Security benefits during parental leave, according to Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who introduced the bill.
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Aug 02, 2018
Working-class families will benefit from legislation that would let them use a portion of their saved Social Security benefits during parental leave, according to Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who introduced the bill.
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Aug 02, 2018
?The former head of HR at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been accused of trading sexual favors for jobs at the agency. He and other government workers around the globe are being investigated following the #MeToo movement to end sexual harassment.
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Aug 02, 2018
There's no doubt that the fast-food business is being transformed by technology. Some workers are shifting to or are being hired for different roles. A store that prompts customers to use kiosks needs fewer people taking orders, but it can deploy more people to greet customers at the door, bring meals to their tables and clean the restaurant.
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Aug 02, 2018
Ivanka Trump, White House advisor and daughter to the president, took on paid family leave, workforce development and the future of work during an event held by media site Axios in Washington, D.C.
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Aug 02, 2018
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees and job applicants from discrimination based on past drug addiction. These individuals qualify as having a disability if they successfully completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program or are currently participating in such a program and are no longer using prohibited drugs.
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Aug 02, 2018
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) released a new fact sheet on eyewashes and safety showers. Here's what covered employers should know.
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Aug 01, 2018
When asked to participate in either a group or individual meeting with someone who's under consideration for the role of your next boss, how you approach the interview will make a lasting first impression on the candidate and provide your senior leadership team with insight into your people-discernment abilities.
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Aug 01, 2018
Employers designing 2019 wellness programs must decide what approach to take on program incentives without Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
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Aug 01, 2018
How to use analytics to make smarter business decisions.
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Aug 01, 2018
Sexual harassment in the workplace is "widespread and commonplace" in the United Kingdom, a report says, but it is a global issue.
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Aug 01, 2018
Employees, regardless of their position, who claimed they were all paid a daily rate that did not accurately account for their overtime hours, were found to have sufficiently similar claims to move forward with their collective action for unpaid overtime.
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Jul 31, 2018
A religious accommodation can still satisfy an employer's legal obligations even if the accommodation results in a loss of potential income to the employee.
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Jul 31, 2018
"Ghosting" behavior has left many HR professionals and hiring managers baffled as they deal with job candidates who don't respond to job offers or employees who walk away without a word.
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Jul 31, 2018
Recruiting on Facebook can be a cost-effective alternative to old-school job boards and is a prime place to find passive job seekers where they spend their free time.
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Jul 31, 2018
President Donald Trump signed legislation overhauling the nation's career and technical education law, which provides critical funding for training programs for U.S. students and workers.
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