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Coach to Your Team's Strengths to Improve Employee Engagement
Experts say there are many best practices that organizations and managers can follow to maximize employee engagement. From strength building to safe-space dialogue to stronger mission connection, an organization's leadership…
Michigan Expands Preemption Law to Cover Job Interview Limitations
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill that prohibits local governments from regulating the information employers can request from prospective employees during the interview process
Staffing Agency Met California Meal-Break Obligations
A staffing agency that placed a worker with a client company satisfied its own duty to provide meal periods and was not liable for the client’s meal-period violations, the California…
Employers Should Carefully Craft Noncompetes
Employers may want to use noncompetes and other restrictive agreements to protect their business interests, but they must be careful not to overreach. Some state legislatures have significantly limited—or are…
Coordinate Wage and Hour Compliance Across North America
The differences between Canada, Mexico and the United States when it comes to regulating hours worked are just one example of the potential legal minefields that an employer must navigate…
‘Time-Shaving’ Policies Challenged
Seasonal restaurant employees who alleged that they were victims of "time-shaving" policies that deprived them of minimum wage and overtime could sue together under the Fair Labor Standards Act
I Turned Down The Job — Can I Change My Mind?
Jordan turned down a job offer yesterday. Is it too late for Jordan to change his mind?
How Do I Get A Bossy Coworker To Stop Ordering Me Around?
Melanie's coworker Veronica is driving Melanie crazy, giving her orders -- and Veronica is not Melanie's boss! What would you do in this situation?
5 Self-Doubts You'll Inevitably Face When Running Your Own Business
When I launched my first business, I never imagined how much my own self-doubts would creep into my work. Here are 5 of the most common doubts I've had to…