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California's Working Parents Can Take School-Related Leave
It's September, which means that the children are back to school. It also means that parents might need to take time away from work for school-related activities
Employer Wasn’t Liable for Discarding Evidence After Termination
An employer was not liable under Illinois law for negligent spoliation of evidence when it failed to produce a former employee’s calendar during discovery in a discrimination lawsuit
Did Elon Musk Violate Tesla’s Drug Policy?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared to smoke weed and drink whiskey on a recent podcast hosted in California. Although recreational marijuana use is permitted in the state, it remains illegal…
If You Can’t Boost Wages, Try Better Benefits
Employees clearly need their companies to explain why—despite all the recent good news about the economy—their wages have remained relatively stagnant seven years after the end of the Great Recession.…
Why Have Some Wages Stopped Growing?
Wages have indeed risen for those in the top of the wage distribution—that would be those earning, on average, more than $27 an hour. But wage increases have largely stalled…
How to Choose Between Two Star Candidates
It’s the predicament recruiters and hiring managers are happy to have: two highly qualified finalists for an open job
Some Companies Boost Starting Salaries, But Getting a Raise Is Hard
Sluggish pay growth is stifling consumers' buying power while Corporate America is under pressure to pay workers more
These California Workplace Bills Are on the Governor’s Desk
California's 2018 legislative session came to a close in August, and Gov. Jerry Brown must sign or veto bills by Sept
Is Homework for Job Applicants Effective?
Hiring managers who give homework to job applicants see the assignments as a way to identify talented employees, but the practice can pose practical problems and potentially raise legal issues…
Most Organizations Not Ready for Digital Workplace
Fewer than 20 percent of employers in seven high-skilled economies are prepared to adopt digital workplace technologies such as virtual collaboration and mobile tools, according to a new survey by…