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Employer’s Failure to Extend Disabled Worker’s Six-Month Leave Might Violate Law
A hospital employee who was fired after she requested an extension of a medical leave of absence that had exceeded the hospital's six-month maximum for disability leaves could sue her…
Overtime Reply Brief Delayed Until June 30
By again asking an appeals court for more time to file a brief in its effort to move forward with the Obama administration's new overtime regulations, it shows that the…
Firing Employees for Filing Overtime Claims Violated Public Policy, Calif. Appeals Court Rules
A newspaper that terminated three workers in its printing department after they filed a lawsuit seeking unpaid overtime compensation was liable for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy as…
Using Artificial Intelligence at Work Is on the Horizon
Workplaces will have to adapt once businesses start using artificial intelligence (AI), attendees were told during a panel discussion April 20 at the SHRM India Tech '17 conference and exposition
Bill to Harmonize Wellness Program Requirements May Have Stalled
A bill that would have smoothed out differences between wellness program rules may have stalled in the House of Representatives. However, the bill's sponsor hasn't given up hope on the…
Josh Bersin: New Technologies Distract Workers, Slow Productivity
Most organizations "anticipate their industries will be totally disrupted by digital trends," said Josh Bersin, founder and principal of Bersin by Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting LLP, speaking April 20 at the…
Trump Era Brings 'Wake-Up' Call for Diversity
President Donald Trump's actions and words since taking office in January provide "a wake-up call" for diversity and inclusion (D&I) professionals, according to HR leaders. " gave license to some…
Gender Stereotype Protections Apply to Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Employees
Protections against gender stereotyping apply to heterosexual and lesbian, gay and bisexual employees alike under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Using Data to Help Close the Gender Wage Gap
Remedying pay disparities between men and women has become a priority for businesses and lawmakers alike. Here’s how HR professionals can find out if unlawful pay discrepancies exist in their…
Redesigned Green Cards, Employment Authorization Documents Debut May 1
New permanent residents and workers granted employment authorization will begin receiving redesigned green cards and work documents with “enhanced graphics and fraud-resistant security features,” according to