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Does This Law Apply to My Organization in Arkansas?
Does this law apply in Arkansas?
The Making of a Modern Elder
Success in today’s workplace requires both emotional intelligence and tech savvy, which is why older and younger workers need each other so much
Guide to Veteran Hiring: 8 Facts to Break Down Barriers and Stereotypes
For organizations to effectively transition from veteran friendly to veteran ready, hiring managers and HR professionals need to have a deeper understanding of the institution and the people who've served…
How to Create and Manage an Effective Flexwork Policy
Thinking of creating a flexwork policy for your company? Here are some tips to guide you and lessons learned from organizations that started their own programs
Sleep Time for Round-the-Clock Workers May Be Compensable
Employees of a nonprofit group home may proceed with their collective-action lawsuit alleging that they should be paid for sleep time under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Maine’s wage…
Employees Secretly Record Managers for Litigation
As smartphones have become common, employees are recording work conversations without employers' knowledge or permission in preparation for discrimination, sexual harassment and whistle-blower lawsuits
Health Care Continuation Coverage (Mini-COBRA) Laws by State
A chart of health care continuation coverage (mini-COBRA) laws by state
When Employees Leave: Conduct Comprehensive Exit Interviews
The exit interview can be a useful way for employers to protect their property, identify any morale or culture problems, and limit the risk of lawsuits being filed later. Here…
AT&T Dials Up Bad Press by Pursuing Pensioners for Overpayments
Employers claim the right to recoup excess payments made to retirees from traditional pensions and 401(k) plans, sometimes over decades. But is it worth the bad publicity to do so?
ADHD Plaintiff Advanced Several Claims
A 12-count complaint by a plaintiff with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), alleging harassment and failure to accommodate in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, withstood a motion to…