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Michigan Legislature Adopt Changes to Paid-Sick-Leave Act
Michigan lawmakers passed the Paid Medical Leave Act which makes wholesale changes to the state’s paid-sick-leave proposal by limiting the scope of coverage, reducing the benefits employees must receive and…
5 Takeaways from Oregon’s New Pay Equity Regulations
Weeks before the bulk of Oregon’s new equal pay law will take effect, the state Bureau of Labor and Industries released implementing regulations to clarify employer obligations
New York City Employers: Update Your Policies and Practices for 2019
Employers in the Big Apple must comply with a host of new laws that either took effect in 2018 or will take effect in 2019. New mandates on sexual-harassment-prevention training…
Federal Law Protects Stereotyped Transgender Employees
As an employer in Colorado recently learned, Title VII’s protections against discrimination arising from sex-based stereotypes also apply to transgender employees
What Was Hot in HR Technology in 2018?
Ready or not, digital workplaces are coming. To prepare, companies are making record-breaking investments in HR technology to explore products that use artificial intelligence, automation and data analytics
You Don’t Have to Be a Scrooge to Set Limits on Holiday Gifts
Many people have seen, given or heard about inappropriate gifts at work. As a result, companies are telling bosses to decline gifts from subordinates and refrain from giving presents unless…
Worker Fired for Taking FMLA Leave Prior to Eligibility Can Sue
An employee who was not yet eligible for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off could go forward with her claims for FMLA interference and discrimination, a federal court…
Your Career Q&A: Make Your E-Mail Work for You
Your e-mail address and subject line are the first things employers see when you reach out to them. Customized properly, e-mails can quickly arouse employers' interest
Putting Humanity into HR Compliance: When You Conduct a Layoff, Don’t Do It Like This
To avoid facing disgruntled employees, employers often wait until the last legal minute to give workers notice that a layoff is happening. That's stressful for the workers suddenly facing unemployment…