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3 Wage and Hour Changes Under the Trump Administration
President Donald Trump's administration promised to make changes in wage and hour initiatives and scale back regulations. So what's different after the first two years of Trump's presidency?
California's ABC Test Applies Only to Wage Order Claims
California’s new ABC test for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor applies only to claims brought under wage orders. Therefore, employers can continue to rely…
Eating Poppy-Seed Bagels and Other Excuses for Failing Workplace Drug Tests
HR professionals have undoubtedly heard a range of claims from job candidates explaining their positive drug-test results. Todd Shoulberg, executive vice president of medical information services at background screening firm…
EEOC Is Committed to Ending Workplace Harassment
Curbing workplace sexual harassment is an ongoing priority for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), according to agency leaders
OSHA Clarifies when Post-Accident Drug Testing Is Permitted
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has clarified its position that post-accident drug testing is not prohibited under the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses rule. The agency…
OSHA Clarifies when Post-Accident Drug Testing Is Permitted
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has clarified its position that post-accident drug testing is not prohibited under the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses rule. The agency…
Handling Resignations Wisely: 3 Unexpected Challenges When Employees Give Notice
Employees give notice all the time. Generally, it's straightforward
Your Career Q&A: Patching Up a Rocky Departure
What's a job applicant to do when his former manager won't return calls confirming his employment history? It may be time to make amends with that former manager, advises career…
EEOC Is Committed to Ending Workplace Harassment
Curbing workplace sexual harassment is an ongoing priority for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), according to agency leaders
Viewpoint: 3 Unexpected Challenges When Employees Give Notice
Employees give notice all the time. Generally, it's straightforward