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Managing Multicultural Teams: Challenges and Solutions
Over the last two decades, we have witnessed a nearly unprecedented shift in how companies operate in pretty much every respect. Among other things, the new technologies have made it…
California Lawmakers Revisit Parental Leave
The California Legislature is once again considering a bill that would expand parental leave requirements to smaller businesses
$275,000 Awarded for Harassment Despite Employer’s Investigation
Liability may be imputed against the employer where "the employer either provided no reasonable avenue for complaint or knew of the harassment but did nothing about it," according to a…
Overtime Rule May Still Partially Apply
The Nov. 22, 2016, court order blocking implementation of the new federal overtime rule’s higher salary level for the executive, administrative and professional exemptions arguably does not apply to the…
Supervisor’s Comment on Timing of Leave Supports FMLA Claims
A school district director who was reassigned shortly after taking medical leave could go to trial on his Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims because his superintendent said that…
Supreme Court to Rule on Class-Action Waivers
Nonunion and union employers alike will be affected by three cases the
Measuring ROI Leads to Better Apprenticeship Programs
Organizations that use apprenticeships to recruit and train employees in a cost-effective way are discovering an impressive return on investment (ROI), which can be even greater when detailed data is…
Why 2017 Is A Great Time To Start A Second Act
Here's what's making this a good year to start a second act and how to do it