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Workers Who Settled Staffing Agency Claims Can’t Sue Client
Workers employed and paid by a staffing agency to work at a client company could not bring wage and hour claims against the client after they reached a settlement with…
Penalty Upheld for Employer that Lacked Workers’ Comp Insurance
Because an employer did not appeal to the California Department of Industrial Relations after the agency assessed a $30,000 penalty for failure to provide workers' compensation insurance to its employees,…
Cheating with a Co-Worker Can Hurt Workplace Morale
Romance in the workplace is a common phenomenon, but how about romance that involves one or both partners cheating on a spouse or significant other?
Discrimination Against Older Workers May Be Common but Hard to Prove
Four decades after the ADEA became law, nearly two-thirds of workers ages 55 to 64 report their age as a barrier to getting a job
Passing It On: Students Dig into Knowledge Transfer at Siemens
Siemens Corp., a U
Ensure FMLA Medical Certifications Are Complete and Authentic
Complete and authentic Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) medical certifications are essential to prevent abuse of intermittent FMLA leave. HR must know who can provide the certifications and what…
Philadelphia Salary History Ban Violates Free Speech
Philadelphia employers can ask job candidates to disclose their salary histories, but can’t use that information to determine their pay, a federal judge ruled
Extending Counteroffers: Savvy Move or Losing Gambit?
Employers may be willing to up the ante with counteroffers to retain in-demand workers, but experts say it’s not ultimately a winning practice
Washington Enacts Fair Chance Act
Washington has joined a number of other jurisdictions, including the Washington cities of Seattle and Spokane, by passing a "ban-the-box" law, known as the Washington Fair Chance Act (HB 1298)