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Ready or Not, New Disability Claims Procedures Take Effect April 1
New procedures for processing disability claims, as required by the Labor Department, take effect on April 1, 2018. Employer-sponsored plans that deal with disability claims, including retirement plans that allow…
Workplace Diversity Not a Focus at Interior Department
Does a focus on diversity and inclusion in the workforce remain an important business consideration?
California Employers Must Navigate Range of Background Check Laws
California employers that conduct background checks on job applicants must comply with a range of legal requirements—including federal rules, the new California ban-the-box law that took effect in January and…
Ask an Expert: How Do We Stop a Lunchroom Thief?
The theft of food from the workplace lunchroom is a big deal, so HR needs to take steps to stop it
Update on Cal/OSHA Hotel Housekeeping Injury Standard
After nearly six years of discussion and debate, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board approved a standard on hotel housekeeping musculoskeletal injury prevention, which will take effect on July 1. Here’s what…
TV Weatherman Denied Stress Breaks Brings ADA Claim
A meteorologist's Americans with Disabilities Act claim against a television station for refusing his request for stress breaks until he obtained a doctor's examination at his own expense should not…
Your Career Q&A: Where to Go After Graduation
When starting your HR career, should you target a large established organization or a small company? There are right or wrong answers, but there are trade-offs to either choice
Can I Collect Unemployment If I Quit My Job?
Can Cory collect unemployment compensation if she has to quit her job -- because she got forced out?
How Open Source Development Is Democratizing The Tech Industry
Tech leaders share the impact open source software has had on the industry
My Customers Love Me — But My Manager Is Not A Fan
Nico has just about had it with his boss, who doesn't care for Nico's style one bit. Nico's customers love him