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‘It’s Been A Hard Day’s Night’: Preventing Work Stress From Killing You—Literally
Don't let this happen to you. Research shows that the workplace is one of the top leading causes of death in the United States
Wrongful Dismissal Cases Backlogged in Ontario Small Claims Courts
The massive backlog in the small claims courts in Ontario is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which paused activities in the courts for an extended period
Job Openings, Quits Hold Near Record Highs
Available jobs fell to million in April, just under the highest number on record, according to the monthly JOLTS report released by the U
Seattle City Council Sets Minimum Wage for Gig Workers
Seattle’s City Council adopted a minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers May 31, becoming the first
Concerns About Employee’s Behavior Help Employer Win Case
An employee’s assertions that a company is racist and that HR made comments about the employee’s retirement plans were insufficient to establish discrimination when the
Additional Penalties May Be Recoverable for Meal and Rest Period Violations in California
California’s highest court ruled that extra pay for missed breaks constitutes “wages” and must be reported on wage statements and paid within statutory deadlines when an
IRS Extends Remote Witnessing of Retirement Plan Spousal Consent
The IRS extension through 2022 of relief from the requirement that spousal consents to retirement plan distributions be physically witnessed disappointed those hoping
Is It Fair for Employers to Offer Student Loan Repayment as a Benefit?
Is it fair for employers to offer student loan repayment as a benefit? Two experts debate the issue
6 Ways Managers Can Help Employees Achieve Their Performance Goals
Six ways managers can help employees achieve performance goals
3 Steps to Active Listening
When I work with executives and managers, a common complaint I hear about HR professionals is, “They don’t listen. They just tell