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States Increasingly Preempting Pro-Employee City Laws
With various employment-related ordinances, such as minimum wage and paid sick leave laws trending on a local level, employers are probably wondering, is my city next? Maybe, maybe not.
While local employment laws may be on the rise, state… continue
10 Ways to Make Your Workplace More LGBT-Friendly
The struggle for equal rights for individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) has moved into the forefront more than ever before, and it’s having a dramatic impact on workplaces that are becoming increasingly diverse.
Although Title VII… continue
“I Have a Dream” of Workplace Diversity – 6 Laws Promoting Diversity in the Workplace
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…I have a dream that my four… continue
10 Challenging Issues Employers Will Face in 2016
In the past year, a host of court cases, legislation and regulatory actions have questioned the very nature of who is considered an employer and who is considered an employee along with what rights and benefits employees should be entitled… continue
Your Employee Handbook in 2016: Top Seven Updates
With 2016 fast approaching, an employer should be sure to take the time to review and update its employee handbook so that it remains legally compliant. There have been a number of significant legal changes on the federal, state and… continue
Puerto Rico Employment Law: Six Key Differences US Employers Need to Know
A US employer considering expanding its operations to Puerto Rico may think that it will be relatively easy to manage a workforce in that location since Puerto Rico is subject to US employment laws, including Title VII, the Fair… continue
HR Intel—Uber Escapes its Fight With NYC and More…
A roundup of workplace trends and legal developments to keep HR ahead of the curve
The National Labor Relations Board is at it again and this time, it may just have rocked the entire business world. On August 27, the… continue
Ramadan in the Workplace: Keys to Understanding and Accommodation
This year Ramadan, the month-long religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide, began on June 18 and ends on July 17. Because federal, state and local laws prohibit discrimination and harassment based on a job applicant’s or employee’s religious beliefs and… continue
Nine Ways Employers Can Avoid Taking the Heat This Summer
Summer often means more casual dress, office parties, a new crop of interns and vacation time. However, it is critical for an employer to have the proper workplace policies and procedures in place to effectively handle summer issues and avoid… continue
California Remains Ahead of the Curve With Workplace Trends
California continues to lead the way in expanding the rights of employees and obligations of employers in the workplace in many areas. This should come as no surprise to employers and HR since the California Fair Employment and Housing Act… continue
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