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New Jersey Becomes Latest State to Pass Equal Pay Legislation
New Jersey will become the latest state to mandate a comprehensive equal pay law, as Gov. Phil Murphy announced that he will sign the Diane B
Know the Law Before Paying Students Less Than Minimum Wage
The Fair Labor Standards Act sets the nationwide minimum wage for most employees, but some workers, such as student learners, can be paid less if certain conditions are met. Employment…
Why More Employers Should Provide 'Mental Health First Aid'
Training employees to better understand mental illness can keep workers and organizations healthy
Gigs Are the Future of Work: A Q&A with Sarah Kessler
Journalist Sarah Kessler explores the dramatic growth of the gig economy and how it is changing our culture and the definition of a job
Is ‘I’ve Changed Meds’ an Accommodation Request?
An employee who's questioned about fighting with co-workers, sudden tardiness or a dip in performance may explain, "I've changed medications." That might be an accommodation request under the Americans with…
Get Ahead of the Curve and Be Transparent About Salary Information
A big change happening right now is revealing a job's pay early in the interview process, and HR should be at the front of this wave
Washington Lawmakers Put Employee Privacy Front and Center
This coming June will be a busy month for employers in Washington. The impending activity is due to Gov
Experts Weigh In on Starbucks' Racial-Bias Training
Starbucks will conduct staff training on racial bias May 29. SHRM Online reached out to diversity and inclusion experts and asked what they would do if they were tapped to…
Tips For Obeying Final Pay Rules
Heed these tips for obeying rules on final pay for departing employees. Penalties for noncompliance can be steep