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Canada: Refusal to Accommodate Medical Marijuana Was Justified
There are limits to how far an employer must go to discharge its duty to accommodate a medical marijuana user in a safety-sensitive job when it is not possible to…
Ontario: Caution Is Required with Suspensions
A case from the Ontario Court of Appeal highlights the risks of using suspensions, particularly unpaid ones, but also provides insight as to how employers may implement them
Comply with Work-Hours Rules in China, Hong Kong and Singapore
Work hours arrangements are one of the most important aspects of employment law, particularly in relation to attendance, rest and overtime compensation. Regulations in mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore…
More Employers Try Continuous Background Screening
Employers are showing more interest in continuous, real-time employee screening. Most companies screen for red flags in their employees’ work, legal or financial history once, before they come onboard on…
How Has High-Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Ruled on Workplace Issues?
Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the
Employers Hold Down Health Plan Cost for 2019
Employers’ health care costs continue to slow but still outpace overall inflation, while employees’ share of plan costs is holding steady, new reports indicate. Prescription drug cost increases have slowed…
For Open Enrollment, Communications Get Social
Almost every employee now carries a smartphone, which allows HR benefits managers to make social media posts and text messaging part of their open enrollment toolkit. Here are some tips…
Leading with Dignity
Advice on how to create a culture that brings out the best in people by honoring their dignity
Should Employers Pick Up Slack?
Slack, a popular messaging app, can increase communication and productivity, and raise legal concerns in new contexts
Viewpoint: Employee Discipline for the New Workplace
Today's workplace requires a collaborative approach to discipline that treats people as valued partners, promotes mutual respect and problem-solving, and reinforces accountability. Your organization needs people who are self-disciplined for…