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Allegedly Tardy Worker Advances Discrimination Claim
A former employee's race discrimination claim advanced to trial, despite his allegedly being late or absent more than 50 times in one year. According to the plaintiff, the attendance defense…
Don’t Oversimplify Acknowledgments of Harassment Training
Employees’ acknowledgments that they’ve attended anti-harassment training should document more than attendance; they should also show that workers understood the training’s contents
Must California Employers Pay for Every Second Worked?
Employees that close retail establishments often clock out before they finish their last tasks, such as setting the alarm and locking the door. The California Supreme Court has been asked…
Confused About Background Checks in California? Read This
California is rife with regulation of how employers may obtain and consider background check information for use in hiring and personnel decisions. The relatively new California ban-the-box law (effective Jan
Employers: Are You Worried About OSHA Silica Compliance?
With the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) silica standard already in effect for the construction industry and about to go into effect in June for general industry, many employers…
What Employers Need to Know About the Dark Web
Employers and their IT professionals need to be aware of the risks associated with the Dark Web. An employee who accesses the Dark Web via a company network can immediately…
Conducting Gender Pay Audits in a Changing Landscape
Gender pay equity laws have been popping up around the country and prompting more employers to review—and possibly alter—their compensation policies and practices
Want to Really Get to Know Your Candidates? Interview for Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand your own and others' emotions and respond appropriately based on that information, and it is a critical skill in the workforce
Your Career Q&A: Broadening Your Career’s Frame of Reference
Explaining an extended time away from work isn't a daunting task if you can tell prospective employers what you were doing to grow your career during that period
How Experiential Interviewing Can Help You Hire Better Talent
Experiential interviewing can help employers and candidates alike. For employers, it's an opportunity to observe candidates doing real work (rather than just talking about it