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Four Words You Must Never Say In Business
Often times people get in trouble for what they do, but we can get into just as deep trouble for what we don’t do—and then let something happen that should…
The Recruiter Said, 'You Think Pretty Highly Of Yourself, Don't You?'
Denise was surprised when the recruiter said, "You think pretty highly of yourself, don't you?" What would you do in that situation?
Don't Look! Reports of Netflix's 'No Staring' Rule Raise Harassment Questions
Netflix employees reportedly are forbidden to look at each other for longer than five seconds under a strict new anti-harassment policy. Whether rules against staring and other behavior exist raises…
Pregnant Woman Told That Business Wasn’t Hiring Gets Trial
A potential employer can be held liable under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) for preventing a pregnant woman from applying for a job by falsely telling her…
Mexico: The Importance of Minimum Wages in NAFTA Negotiations
The improvement of the minimum wages in Mexico is, for some, a fundamental topic in achieving a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Alberta: New Occupational Health and Safety Act Expands the Scope of Duties
On June 1, 2018, amendments to Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Act came into force, significantly expanding the nature of the health and safety obligations owed by employers and businesses…
Hold Managers Accountable for California Meal-Break Compliance
In California, businesses have to make sure their employees have a chance to take meal and rest breaks. If they don't, the penalties can mount quickly
PAGA Wage-Statement Claim Doesn’t Require Proof of Injury
The California Court of Appeal has ruled that employees need not show actual injury to recover civil penalties from the employer in a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) suit for…
Bestselling Author Eevi Jones: Your Story Has Power
She grew up in former East Germany, where her biracial background was looked down upon and where sharing anything personal was considered gloating. She struggled to find acceptance, eventually discovering…