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Compensation Required for Food Handler Certification in California
In October, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 476, which requires food facility employers to pay an employee for any cost associated with obtaining a food
Company that Allegedly Received Trade Secrets Could Not Compel Arbitration of Claims
A Silicon Valley company that allegedly received trade secrets from a new employee and was sued by the employee’s former employer could not compel the claims to
Court Finds Hotel Illegally Failed to Rehire Unionized Workers
A federal court recently upheld a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling that found the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles unlawfully avoided rehiring unionized workers
Updates to Employment Agreements in Maryland and Virginia
Employers in Maryland and Virginia should be aware of new laws that affect noncompete, confidentiality, nondisclosure, and nondisparagement provisions in pre-dispute
How Workplace Discrimination Saps Employee Motivation
When people work for discriminatory managers, they put in less effort. That's true both when managers are biased against them and when they're biased in their favor,
Viewpoint: How I Engaged With a Critical Mentor Who Helped Me Succeed
Jennifer McCollum, the chief executive officer of Linkage, a SHRM company, writes in her new book In Her Own Voice about how she asked Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford
Why Presenteeism Is Bad For Business (And How To Manage It)
Presenteeism refers to employees reporting to work despite feeling sick. Here are five ways to manage it more effectively
Leaders—Improve Your Communication By Committing To These Practices
Many of my clients come to me because they desire to improve communication with their teams and stakeholders
Craft A Compelling Video Bio To Showcase Your Personal Brand
A video bio is the best digital first impression. People research you on Google and LinkedIn before meeting you, impress them with a compelling video bio
How To Discuss Your Career Goals With Your Boss Before The New Year
Before you pencil in that all-important career goals conversation in the calendar, here are five critical things to bear in mind that can impact its outcome