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New York Steps Closer to Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Use
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is setting the stage to begin debate over the legalization of marijuana for recreational use during the 2019 legislative session. The current marijuana program only…
5 Common Reasons California Employers Get Sued
California has long provided fertile ground for employment lawsuits, because the state has strict workplace rules that businesses must follow. Here’s what employers should know to help reduce the risk…
H-1B Visa Denials, Requests for Evidence Increase
New data confirms what many employers have been reporting anecdotally: Requests for evidence (RFEs) and denials issued for H-1B visa petitions rose considerably in 2017
DOL Supports Industry-Certified Apprenticeship Programs
Employers are closer to being able to participate in industry-led, government-sanctioned apprenticeship programs separate from the federal and state registered apprenticeship system that many find cumbersome
Elections Raise Specter of ‘Medicare for All’ vs. Employer Benefits
After the 2018 midterm congressional elections, will momentum grow for single-payer health care—such as by expanding Medicare so anyone can sign up ("Medicare for all"), as many progressives advocate? Given…
How to Conduct Stay Interviews: Preparation
Stay interviews will not lead to perfect outcomes, but they will certainly improve engagement and retention in your company. And they will do this by helping your
Is There Too Much Diversity Tech?
Can you have too much of a good thing? As HR leaders try to decide which diversity tech tools best fit their needs, more and more providers are coming into…
Tales from the HR Crypt
An author shares the most outrageous incidents she has encountered in her HR career
Reasons Given for Termination Are Critically Important
Proper documentation is an important component of human resource management, a recent employer victory in a discrimination case shows
Why Virtual-Reality Training for Employees Is Catching On
We learn by doing, so simulations that let us experience scenarios help us learn and remember better. Enter virtual reality training