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Recertification Q&A: Qualifying Educational Activities
Have questions about recertifying your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP? In every issue, the SHRM Certification team will answer some of the frequently asked questions they receive from credential holders. This week…
Connecticut to Implement Mandatory IRA Program
Connecticut announced that in January 2019 it will begin requiring private-sector employers without their own workplace-based retirement plans to enroll employees in individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) sponsored by the state
How Faith in People Built a Restaurant Empire
Real-life lessons from the president of a $200 million restaurant group that any business leader can learn from
California Expands Lactation Accommodation Requirements
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law that will require California employer to review and potentially revise their lactation accommodation policies
6 Unique and Challenging Ways to Recertify
SHRM chapter programs and HR conferences are all great options for recertification. But if you're lookign for a real professional challenge, Matthew Burr, SHRM-SCP, recommends these six unique opportunities for…
6 Unique and Challenging Ways to Recertify
SHRM chapter programs and HR conferences are all great options for recertification. But if you're lookign for a real professional challenge, Matthew Burr, SHRM-SCP, recommends these six unique opportunities for…
Workplace May Be New Battleground for 2019-20 Congress
Paid parental leave, a federal minimum wage hike and union-friendly laws are among the issues Democrats will work to advance on Capitol Hill after winning control of the House of…
Marijuana Legal in More of the U.S.; State Minimum Wages Rise
More states—Michigan, Missouri and Utah—legalized the use of marijuana in ballot measures on Election Day, Nov. 6
Strict Dress Codes May Lead to Discrimination Claims
Company dress codes run the gamut from requiring workers to wear formal business attire to allowing them to sport jeans and T-shirts. Employers can usually set guidelines for business appropriate…
State Farm Defeats Applicant’s FCRA Claim
State Farm's decision not to hire an applicant who did not meet the minimum credit requirements of the role was not challengeable under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)