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Why More Employers Should Provide 'Mental Health First Aid'
Training employees to better understand mental illness can keep workers and organizations healthy
Gigs Are the Future of Work: A Q&A with Sarah Kessler
Journalist Sarah Kessler explores the dramatic growth of the gig economy and how it is changing our culture and the definition of a job
Tips For Obeying Final Pay Rules
Heed these tips for obeying rules on final pay for departing employees. Penalties for noncompliance can be steep
7 Practical Ways to Reduce Bias in Your Hiring Process
A vast body of research shows that the hiring process is biased and unfair. Unconscious racism, ageism, and sexism play a big role in whom we hire
How to Create an Effective Teleworking Program
Mention teleworking, and some managers immediately feel at sea. How can I supervise employees I can't see? Will staffers be sending check-in emails while watching Netflix? Can professionalism be maintained…
Is ‘I’ve Changed Meds’ an Accommodation Request?
An employee who's questioned about fighting with co-workers, sudden tardiness or a dip in performance may explain, "I've changed medications." That might be an accommodation request under the Americans with…
IRS Issues First FAQs on Paid-Leave Credit
When the IRS posted a set of frequently asked questions regarding the new employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave, it provided some assurance for employers that plan…
New Jersey Becomes Latest State to Pass Equal Pay Legislation
New Jersey will become the latest state to mandate a comprehensive equal pay law, as Gov. Phil Murphy announced that he will sign the Diane B
Know the Law Before Paying Students Less Than Minimum Wage
The Fair Labor Standards Act sets the nationwide minimum wage for most employees, but some workers, such as student learners, can be paid less if certain conditions are met. Employment…