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Shaking Off the Handshake?
Many people are done with shaking hands due to the coronavirus pandemic. They are opting for other greetings that don't involve touching or spreading germs
TopGolf Settles Biometric Privacy Lawsuit
Biometric information privacy continues to be a risky area for employers—especially in Illinois. The state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), passed in 2008,
4 Tips for California Employers on Piece-Rate Pay
Employers in the Golden State should know how piece-rate pay rules under the California Labor Code differ from federal law
The No-FEAR Confrontation
No-FEAR Confrontation is a four-step process to define conflict and start resolving it. Former employment law attorney Jathan Janove recommends it to keep troubled
More 401(k) Plans Want to Keep Retirees' Investments
Many 401(k) plans now prefer to keep the accounts of retiring employees. There are pros and cons, however, to encouraging retirees to leave their money in their
Pennsylvania Repeals Rule Increasing Exempt Salary Threshold
As a result of a compromise reached during recent budget negotiations, Pennsylvania repealed an administrative rule that would have substantially increased the salary
Oregon OSHA Issues Temporary Heat Standard
Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently adopted emergency heat-illness prevention rules that apply when temperatures in a work area reach or
DACA Ruled Unlawful, New Applicants Blocked from Program
A federal judge in Texas has ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) is illegal, but the program’s current beneficiaries still have employment
How to Keep Telecommuting Employees with Disabilities Engaged
If employers grant continued telework as an accommodation for employees with disabilities, they need to ensure the workers are engaged and have the same promotional
Build Your Career: 5 Ways To Have More Joy In Your Job
You can leverage happiness as fuel for a great career