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4 Holiday-Party Considerations for Limiting Employer Liability
The holiday season is here, and many employers will host their annual year-end celebrations in the weeks to come. These events are generally meant to reward employees
Challenge of Firearms Ban in Parking Lot Sent to Trial
A jury should decide whether an employer’s parking lot access was sufficiently restricted for a Mississippi employer to ban firearms in locked vehicles, a federal district court decided
Family Obligations Widen Gender-Pay Gap, Research Suggests
Much of the pay gap between men and women results from women working fewer hours, taking more family leave and dropping out of the workforce for a year or more…
Social Security Mismatch Notices to Resume
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that it will resume issuance of Employer Correction Request notices, commonly known as no-match letters, in spring 2019
3 Points to Remember About FMLA During the Holidays
To avoid an unwanted gift from the Department of Labor during the holiday season, employers should ensure that they properly administer Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leaves taken during…
Your Career Q&A: When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Good times come and go in your career, just as the bad times do. Columnist Martin Yate advises job-seekers to surmount the barriers to getting a new job by changing…
Oregon Issues Final Rules on Equal Pay Law
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries recently issued its final administrative rules relating to the state's equal pay law, which prohibits pay discrimination based on protected characteristics, as well…
New Jersey Courts Raise Bar for Enforceable Arbitration Agreements
The New Jersey Appellate Division recently issued a decision adding yet another hurdle for employers in the Garden State to overcome in drafting and enforcing arbitration agreements
Viewpoint: How To Avoid the Perils of Telework-Collaboration Tools
The utility and efficiency of online shared workspaces is undeniable. However, also undeniable is the inherent privacy risk that these collaboration tools create
HR Benchmarking Technology Is Faster, Easier to Use
Interested in seeing how your company compares to your competitors? There is a wealth of data at your disposal. Industry vendors are aggregating data from clients on topics such as…