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New Jersey’s Paid-Sick-Leave Poster Is Available
New Jersey officials have released the required notice that must be posted and distributed to all New Jersey employees under the state’s paid-sick-leave law, which takes effect Oct. 29
"The Jetsons" World Has Arrived, with Robots Screening Job Candidates
Recruiting job candidates involves tasks that some think are better performed by robots and other forms of artificial intelligence. But does removing the human element create other problems?
History of Approved Leave Will Bear on Reasonableness of Future Requests
An employee who took approved, intermittent medical leave without incident for two consecutive years under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was permitted to proceed with disability discrimination and…
FMLA Retaliation Claim Survives
A short period of time between a discharge decision and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave may be sufficient to establish pretext for retaliation when the employer knew of…
What Happens When We Teach Machines to Think Like We Do?
Robots and artificial intelligence are new tools recruiters are using to find and screen job candidates--freeing them up from tedious tasks to focus on more strategic efforts. But beware of…
3 Workplace Safety Tips to Prepare for a Natural Disaster in California
Natural disasters can hit at any time, and California employers need to be prepared—and help their workers be ready as well. Here are some tips for employers on how to…
Employees Are the Focus of Next-Gen HR Service Technology
Employee experience platforms have created a buzz in the human resources technology industry, but what exactly are these systems, and what new benefits can they deliver? Employee experience platforms are…
Kentucky Court Rejects Mandatory Employment Arbitration Agreement
The Federal Arbitration Act doesn’t pre-empt a state law that prohibits employers from requiring workers to waive, arbitrate or reduce their statutory rights as a condition of employment, according to…
Your Career Q&A: How to Transfer to a New Industry
There is a real challenge in shifting from one sector of the professional world to another, because the contexts in which your skills are applied can be vastly different. Get…
That Slasher Costume? Leave It at Home
If you are planning a costume party at work, be sure to lay down the rules of the game ahead of time: No costumes that are sexually explicit, make fun…